Reasons to Give

A donation to the Community Foundation of Portage & District is an investment in our community now and forever! Contact our office at 204-856-1971 to discuss further.

Benefits to Donors

Choice of several easy and convenient ways to donate
Gifts can be customized to meet personal philanthropic goals
A charitable tax receipt for the amount donated
Donating can lessen your Capital Gains tax
Donors can give a gift to an established endowed fund or take the opportunity to create their own endowment fund to support one or more of their favourite charities
Gifts can be anonymous if the donor wishes
Name the Foundation as the beneficiary of Insurance Policies
Designate a portion of your estate in a Will and/or Bequest

Benefits to the Community

Grants to local non-profit charities ensure donors' gifts stay in the area
Quality of life in our community is enhanced through grants given to non-profit projects and programs
Adaptable with the needs of our community as times change
All aspects and operations of the Community Foundation of Portage & District are governed by a volunteer board of local leaders.

Solid history of endowment investing since 1994

All endowed funds are pooled and professionally managed by Cardinal Capital Management Inc.
Pooled investing results in higher yields and more growth
Permanence: the endowed funds will always exist and continue to support the community forever