The Winnipeg Foundation Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesManitoba, Canada51-200 Employees
The Winnipeg Foundation is a community foundation based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, established in 1921 as Canada’s first of its kind. It operates in the philanthropic fundraising space, connecting donors with local causes through an endowment-based model that provides ongoing support for community projects. Funds donated to the foundation are pooled and permanently endowed, yielding a sustainable source of support for charitable initiatives across the city. Its primary beneficiaries are individual donors and neighborhood organizations seeking flexible ways to support causes they care about, with grants addressing a wide range of community needs such as healthy food for children, education access, environmental improvements, and support for vulnerable residents. The organization emphasizes prudent financial management to preserve the purchasing power of entrusted funds and ensure enduring impact. In May 2025, the Manitoba Wildlife Federation partnered with The Winnipeg Foundation to create a permanent endowment fund to support the Federation’s ongoing operations.