Giving Meaningfully

Major Funds: Flexible Giving to Meet Your Charitable Goals

Our Major Funds offer a variety of ways to support causes important to you, whether you’re focused on long-term community impact or addressing specific needs. These funds provide flexibility and ensure your giving adapts to changing community needs over time.

• Community Fund
  Support long-term solutions for the community’s evolving needs. This fund helps improve quality of life and addresses emerging issues.

• Field-of-Interest Fund
  Focus your giving on specific causes, such as health, education, or the environment. We ensure your donations go to the most relevant initiatives.

• Donor Advised Fund
  Maintain control over where your donation goes. You can recommend charities to receive grants, while we handle all the administrative tasks.

• Donor Designated Fund
  Choose specific charities to benefit from your fund. If a charity ceases to operate or changes its focus, we’ll redirect your funds to a similar organization.

Minor Funds: Personalized Giving for Special Purposes

Our Minor Funds allow you to create a fund for specific purposes or memorialize a loved one while making a lasting impact. These funds provide a personal touch while supporting causes important to you.

• Scholarship Fund
  Set up a scholarship to support students with educational or training needs, in honor of a person or cause.

• Group Memorial Fund
  Memorialize a loved one by creating a fund that supports charities or causes they cared about.

• Administration Fund
  Support the operational costs of the Maple Ridge Community Foundation to maximize the impact of grants.

• Pass-through Fund
  Donate with the intent to distribute all the principal to designated organizations. This allows for immediate tax benefits while distributing funds at a future date.

• Corporate Fund
  Businesses can create a fund for community giving, scholarships, or charitable projects, streamlining the process of handling multiple requests.

• Retiring Chairman/CEO Fund
  Honor a retiring leader by establishing a fund in their name, supporting causes important to them.

• Private Foundations
  Transfer a private foundation’s assets to the Maple Ridge Community Foundation for easier management and a broader impact while maintaining the foundation’s identity.

Legacy Giving: A Gift for the Future

Leaving a gift to the Maple Ridge Community Foundation in your will is like planting a seed that will grow and benefit future generations. Legacy Giving allows you to build a better world long after you’re gone.

By setting up a fund with us, you can plan for the future with peace of mind. Your charitable goals may change over time, and with a Legacy Fund, we ensure your wishes are fulfilled.

How It Works

A Legacy Fund is a permanent endowment with flexible terms. With a gift of $10,000, you can establish your fund now. You’ll set your future charitable wishes through a planning document, not your will. If you want to change your list of charities, just contact us—no need to update your will.

Benefits of Legacy Giving

• Flexibility – You can adjust your gift during your lifetime without revising your will.
• Personalized Service – Access resources about community needs and receive invitations to special events.
• Ease for Your Executor – Your Executor won’t have to manage complex charitable requests; your fund is already set up and ready.

Our Commitment to You

1. Wise Investments – We work with experts to help your fund grow over time.
2. Carrying Out Your Wishes – We’ll direct your legacy to the best local projects and charities.
3. Lasting Impact – Your gift will make a real difference in the areas that matter most to you.
4. Honoring Your Generosity – We’ll share your story or respect your privacy, honoring your vision for the future.

Join the Community

By leaving a legacy, you’re joining a group of caring people making a lasting impact. You’ll help build a stronger, better community for future generations.

Why Choose Us?

By partnering with the Maple Ridge Community Foundation, you’re ensuring that your charitable giving has a lasting and meaningful impact. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Flexible Giving
  We offer a variety of funds that can be tailored to your needs, allowing you to adjust your giving as your life and community needs evolve.

• Expert Management
  Our team works with top investment professionals to grow your fund, ensuring that your legacy continues to make a difference over time.

• Personalized Service
  We take the time to understand your charitable goals and provide ongoing support to help you achieve them.

• Local Expertise
  With deep roots in the community, we understand local issues and can direct your gifts to the areas that matter most to you.

• Long-Term Impact
  Your contributions will continue to support vital community projects, ensuring a positive impact for future generations.

• Peace of Mind
  You can trust that your wishes will be carried out, knowing your charitable intentions will be honored now and in the future.