Donors & Fundholders

Your gift can address a broad range of present and future needs. When you give, our community experts can work with you to help ensure your gift responds to Burlington’s most pressing needs by supporting health and social services, arts and culture, education, recreation and the environment. There are several fund types you can create to support local charitable initiatives.

Click here to see an alphabetical list of funds held by BCF, or view our funds by fund type as follows:

We provide flexible and simple ways for individuals, corporations and organizations to set up an endowment fund. Our assets include individual funds, large and small, created by many people and corporations. These are pooled together and permanently invested, generating a source of grants to respond to the changing needs of Burlington.

As we build and invest permanent endowments, we help our donors by understanding their charitable goals and connecting them with personally meaningful local causes. We keep our donors updated with the most current information about vital and changing community needs.

We make giving easy and effective. You can contribute cash, stocks, property and other assets. Donors may establish a fund in their own name or in the name of a loved one. 

Click here to read frequently asked questions donors have when establishing an endowed fund with the Foundation. 

Local Grant-making Expertise
Burlington Community Foundation has helped hundreds of people, corporations and agencies create a positive and lasting impact in our community. We understand the evolving needs of local charities. We collaborate with passionate people who want to make meaningful contributions today and build a lasting legacy.

A Fund can support multiple projects and Fundholders have the flexibility to change projects supported. We exist to serve the people of Burlington.

Community Leadership
We provide a bridge between donors and the charitable needs of our community. We connect donors to vital charitable initiatives in health and social services, arts and culture, education, recreation and the environment.  We convene individuals, public and private organizations to collectively address community needs.

Please contact Sandra Baker, Manager, Development & Community Engagement  at sbaker@burlingtonfoundation.org or 905 639 0744 x223 to learn more about setting up an endowment fund with us.