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Donate to a fund

With a variety of ways to give, you can establish a fund, or plan to give in the future, or make a donation to an existing fund today. You can choose to support your favourite charities, specific areas of interest, or create unique opportunities for community investment.

Start a fund

The Community Foundation has a variety of fund structures to offer you the levels of support, involvement and recognition you desire. Providing Sound Financial and administrative management for our fundholders.

Benefit from a fund

Whether you’re a student pursuing your education or a nonprofit strengthening community initiatives, the Kawartha Community Foundation connects donor generosity to local impact.

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?

Leave a lasting legacy in Kawartha Lakes

Community foundations help guide volunteer efforts and financial support to where it will have the greatest impact. They work to make a difference, finding the best way to contribute to make the community a better place. The Kawartha Community Foundation plays a crucial role in how people give back where communities need it most.

Our Impact

We help accelerate significant community investments that require time to fund and build. We support emerging community efforts that are not yet formally established. Additionally, we enhance our impact by partnering with giving circles and charities with expertise in financial administration, donation management, tax receipting, and donor management.

In the News…

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New Linden Mackey Legacy Fund celebrates outstanding community leadership
New Linden Mackey Legacy Fund celebrates outstanding community leadership

The Linden Mackey Legacy Fund has been created to celebrate and continue the extraordinary spirit of community leadership embodied by Linden Mackey. “Linden meant so much to many of us and we wanted to recognize how much our community meant to Linden. We hope that this fund and award will keep Linden's love for people in our community strong for the years ahead,” says Ted Hill, representing friends of Linden.

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Announcing Our New Board Member - Corey Norman
Announcing Our New Board Member - Corey Norman

The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is pleased to welcome Corey Norman to its Board of Directors. A passionate advocate for innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional development, Corey brings more than a decade of strategic leadership experience that will help guide the Communtiy Foundation’s mission to foster lasting community impact through accessible philanthropy and inclusive collaboration.

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Welcoming Carissa Ferguson as New Office & Grants Administrator
Welcoming Carissa Ferguson as New Office & Grants Administrator

The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes (CFKL) is pleased to welcome Carissa Ferguson to the team as the new Office & Grants Administrator. With a strong background in nonprofit administration, grant management, and stakeholder engagement, Carissa brings a wealth of experience that aligns with the Foundation’s mission to foster lasting community impact through strategic philanthropy and accessible grant making.

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Partnerships & Support

The Community Foundation works with many other like-minded charitable organizations and community partners to promote the development of a vibrant and healthy community in Kawartha Lakes.

“This is personal for us. We live and work in Bobcaygeon, we want to support and help the residents and staff at Pinecrest Nursing Home and also our local community. We will do whatever we can to help our neighbours, and that’s why I’m pledging $10,000 to the relief fund.”

— Marlene Morrison Nicholls, Stewart Morrision Insurance