Greater Saint John Community Foundation

The Greater Saint John Community Foundation

The Greater Saint John Community Foundation was established thirty three years ago, by an Act of the New Brunswick legislature in 1976, to serve as a trustee for charitable, educational and cultural purposes. It is an independent community charity governed by a volunteer board of community leaders. It administers funds, large and small, donated by public-spirited citizens for the benefit of the Greater Saint John area and its people. Its assets have grown to approximately $7.2 Million. Earnings from the permanent endowment funds are donated as annual grants to local charities, for a wide range of worthy causes - youth, seniors, health & medicine, education, the arts, environment & social services. Last year alone, more than $241,000 was donated to charities in Greater Saint John.

Community Foundation supporters celebrated spring, local philanthropy and community service on March 22, 2009,
at an event they organized, “Swing into Spring”. New gifts contributed to the Greater Saint John Community Foundation
by community-minded donors were celebrated, along with a variety show of light-hearted family musical entertainment.

Foundation Highlights

- established in 1976 by Act of the New Brunswick Legislature

- trustee for charitable, educational, cultural pursuits

- bequests/donations large and small welcome from public spirited citizens

- approx. $7.2 million permanent assets

- governed by volunteer boards of community leaders

- grants of $241,000 in 2008 from earnings

- serves Greater Saint John

- a registered charity

- publishes annual audited statements

- approx. $4.8 million donated to Saint John area charities since 1976

Mission

To serve as a trustee of gifts, support charitable organizations and inspire community leadership

Vision

To ensure a sustainable future and improve the quality of life in Greater Saint John

Foundation History

What is a Community Foundation?

- Community Foundations of Canada represents over 160 Canadian community foundations

- Earnings on endowment funds given as annual community grants

- Provides cross-community leadership to address local needs

- Permanent trustee of charitable gifts of public spirited donors

- Assets over $2.9 billion

- Dedicated to building and strengthening communities in Canada

The Greater Saint John Foundation is a member of the Community Foundations of Canada.

New Brunswick Community Foundations:

Greater Saint John Community Foundation P.O. Box 20061, Brunswick Square Saint John NB E2L 5B2 Tel.: 506-672-8880 Fax: 506-672-8881 E-mail: sjfoundation@nb.aibn.com Web Site	The Community Foundation of Southeast New Brunswick Inc. P.O. Box 1383 Moncton NB E1C 8T6 Tel.: 506-882-2672 Fax: 506-882-2889 E-mail: cfgm@inspirationfoundation.ca Web Site
Fredericton Community Foundation Inc. 390 King Street, Suite 201 Fredericton NB E3B 1E3 Tel.: 506-454-2262 Fax: 506-455-7510 E-mail: cindy.sheppard@nb.aibn.com Web Site	Fundy Community Foundation YAC Name: Teens in Philanthropy P.O. Box 3902 St. Andrews NB E5B 3S7 Tel.: 506-529-4896 Fax: 506-529-4898 E-mail: fundycf@nb.aibn.com Web Site
Fondation communautaire de la Péninsule acadienne Inc. YAC Name: Conseil Consultatif de Jeunes de la Péninsule Acadienne 1095-2 Rue du Parc Paquetville NB E8R 1J1 E-mail: fondcomm@nb.aibn.com Web Site / YAC Web Site	Sussex Area Community Foundation Incorporated 494 Main Street Sussex NB E4E 2S4 Tel.: 506-433-6244 E-mail: sacfi@nb.aibn.com Web Site

For more information about making a donation to The Greater Saint John Community Foundation or for information about applying for a grant, contact Jane Barry , executive director.

The Greater Saint John Community Foundation | Business Resource Centre, 4th Floor | 40 King Street | Elevator Access: 77 Germain
Mailing Address: PO Box 20061, Brunswick Square | Saint John, NB E2L 5B2
Phone (506) 672-8880 | Fax (506) 672-8881 | E-mail info.sjfoundation@nb.aibn.com | Website www.saint-john-foundation.nb.ca