Fredericton Community Foundation

What Fredericton Community Foundation does

The Fredericton Community Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable foundation established in 1956 and headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It operates as a community foundation, pooling charitable donations from individuals, families, and corporations into permanent endowment funds, the returns from which are redistributed as grants to local charitable organizations and scholarships to students. Since 2000, the foundation has invested over $11.6 million into the community, funded more than 325 charities, and awarded over 77 scholarships annually.

The foundation serves three primary constituencies: donors (who establish and contribute to various fund types including memorial, donor-advised, scholarship, and community funds), local charitable organizations (recipients of grants through programs such as Community Grants, Game-Changer Grants, and Community Food Alliance Grants), and post-secondary students (recipients of scholarship funding). It operates with a lean team of 4-5 full-time staff and runs an annual signature fundraising event called Partners in Action (PIA). Five PIA events have been held to date.

The foundation's technology stack is built on standard non-profit SaaS tools: Squarespace for the public website, GrantInterface for managing grant applications, CanadaHelps for online donations, Rafflebox for ticketing and lottery management, Givergy for fundraising events, and JotForm for forms. Its business model relies on charitable donations flowing into endowment funds, with investment income funding annual grant distributions. In the most recent year, the foundation granted approximately $796,000 to the community, with an additional $249,000 distributed through other channels. Recent strategic moves include the Game-Changer Grant awarded to a Meals on Wheels / CÉ D'ICI partnership, expanded francophone community engagement, and a new executive director appointment.

Name

Fredericton Community Foundation

Legal name

Fredericton Community Foundation Inc.

Website

https://fredfdn.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fredericton Community Foundation is a registered Canadian charity established in 1956 that pools donations into endowment funds, redistributing returns as grants to local charities and scholarships to students in the Fredericton, New Brunswick region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation & Philanthropic Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB), Trust Funds & Multi-Donor Pooled Funds (BPADAOAE), Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Community foundation services
• Charitable endowment funds
• Donor-advised giving
• Grantmaking programs
• Scholarship administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Gifts: Receives donations from individuals, families, and businesses which are pooled into endowment funds. Donors can contribute cash, cheque, credit card, securities, and other assets. Gifts are invested and earnings are distributed as grants annually.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Fredericton Community Foundation pools and invests donations through endowment funds to provide lasting financial support to local charities and students in the greater Fredericton region. It operates fund types (Community Fund, Donor Advised, Field of Interest, Designated, Scholarship, Named Funds), annual grant programs (Community Grants, Game-Changer Grant, Rosemary's Pantry, Rosemary's Legacy), and 77+ scholarships, while offering planned giving and professional advisor services. Founded in 1956, it has invested over $11.6M in community initiatives since 2000.

Product overview

Fredericton Community Foundation operates as a philanthropic organization connecting donors with community needs through a suite of endowment-based giving services. The core offering centers on the Community Fund, an unrestricted endowment pooling donations to address evolving regional priorities. Supporting services include Donor Advised, Field of Interest, Designated, and Scholarship Funds for targeted giving, alongside annual granting programs (Community Grants up to $7,500, Game-Changer Grant at $30,000, Rosemary's Pantry Grant for youth hunger, and Rosemary's Legacy Fund for urgent needs). The Foundation manages over 77 named scholarship programs and operates the annual Philanthropy in Action Award celebrating community generosity since 2010. Legacy Giving services enable planned contributions through wills, insurance, and registered funds. Professional Advisor Services support financial and legal professionals in integrating charitable planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Philanthropy in Action (PIA): Annual award and celebration recognizing individuals, families, businesses, and groups whose generosity and leadership inspire community giving in the greater Fredericton region. Established in 2010.
• For Good Forever Showcase
• Rosemary's Pantry Grant
• Rosemary's Legacy Fund
• Community Services Recovery Fund
• Community Grants

Products and services

• Community Fund Unrestricted endowment fund where donations are pooled and invested, with annual earnings distributed to local charities addressing evolving community needs including mental health, poverty, food insecurity, education, and the arts. For individual donors and families throughout the greater Fredericton region.
• Donor Advised Fund Donor-controlled giving vehicle allowing donors to recommend which charities their fund supports each year while benefiting from professional management and tax advantages. For individuals and families seeking flexible, donor-driven philanthropy.
• Field of Interest Fund Donor-specified focus area fund supporting causes aligned with donor interests such as education, health, or environment. For donors who want to target giving to specific cause areas.
• Designated Fund Ongoing support fund providing reliable funding to specific charities selected by the donor. For donors who want to support one or more named charities in perpetuity.
• Scholarship Fund Educational support fund supporting post-secondary students in the greater Fredericton region, including named scholarships like Thomas Washburn Memorial Scholarship and Robert Morimanno Memorial Scholarship. For donors who want to establish education-related giving.
• Community Grants Program Annual grant program investing approximately $250,000 through grants of up to $7,500 to support local initiatives in arts, culture, health, wellness, environment, food security, housing, and education. For registered charities in the greater Fredericton region.
• Game-Changer Grant Annual $30,000 grant supporting bold, innovative community projects addressing urgent needs with sustainable solutions. For local charities piloting transformative programs in the greater Fredericton region.
• Rosemary's Pantry Grant Grant focused on addressing youth hunger, providing over $23,250 to support food programs for student-aged children including food banks, community kitchens, and backpack programs. For charities serving youth food security in the greater Fredericton region.
• Rosemary's Legacy Fund Urgent-needs grant fund typically providing approximately $17,000 annually to ensure essential charitable work continues during critical times. For local charities facing urgent operational or programmatic needs.
• Legacy Giving Services Planned giving services including bequests, life insurance gifts, RRSP/RRIF beneficiary designations, and real estate donations to create permanent community impact. For individuals arranging estate or planned charitable contributions.
• Professional Advisor Services Partnership services for lawyers, accountants, and financial planners to help clients integrate charitable giving into estate and financial planning. For professional advisors seeking flexible giving solutions for their clients.
• Named Fund Personalized endowment within the Community Fund requiring minimum $10,000 gift, connecting donor names or loved ones to lasting community legacy. For donors seeking to establish a named, permanent charitable fund.
• Scholarship Programs Portfolio of over 77 annual scholarships including Andy Williams Memorial Scholarship, Donald MacMillan Memorial Bursary, Thomas Washburn Memorial Scholarship, Robert Morimanno Memorial Scholarship, and 30+ other named awards supporting students from high school to university. For Fredericton-area students pursuing post-secondary education.
• Philanthropy in Action Award & Celebration Annual recognition program since 2010 honoring individuals, families, and organizations demonstrating exceptional generosity and community impact, accompanied by a $10,000 grant to recipient's chosen charity. For community members being recognized for exemplary philanthropy.

Quantifiable outcome

• $11.6M invested in community initiatives since 2000
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stewart McKelveycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Title Sponsor of the Philanthropy in Action Celebration since its inception in 2010. Stewart McKelvey has been a consistent supporter of the Foundation's annual flagship event.
• Meals on Wheels of FrederictoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Joint recipients of the $30,000 Game-Changer Grant to expand school food services across the greater Fredericton region, delivering meals to over 1,000 students.
• Le Collectif Économique d'Innovation Culturelle et Identitaire (CÉ D'ICI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Social enterprise managing francophone school cafeterias, partnering with Meals on Wheels on the Game-Changer Grant to expand food services across school districts.
• UNB (University of New Brunswick)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 May 2025Event Sponsor and venue host for the Philanthropy in Action Celebration at the Richard J. Currie Center. UNB chefs and servers provide the meal for attendees.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fredericton and Oromocto (BBBSFO)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 November 20242024 Game-Changer Grant recipient to expand in-school mentorship programs from 100 to 300 mentees over five years.
• Liberty LanecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 November 20232023 Game-Changer Grant recipient for the Youth and Young Adults: A Healthy Relationships Plus Program addressing gender-based violence prevention.
• Community Services Recovery Fund (Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2023Partnership to distribute $296,685 to eight community service organizations in the greater Fredericton region, funded by Government of Canada's $400M investment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vancouver Foundation: One of Canada's largest community foundations, operating the same pooled-endowment model and grant programs as FCF. Comparable in fund structures and grantmaking approach.
• Ottawa Community Foundation: Regional Canadian community foundation serving the Ottawa area with pooled endowments, donor-advised funds, and community grantmaking. Directly comparable to FCF in operating model and service-area scope.
• Edmonton Community Foundation: Major Canadian community foundation administering pooled endowments, scholarships, and community grants. Directly comparable to FCF in operating model and product offering.
• The Winnipeg Foundation: Canada's oldest community foundation (1921), operating the same pooled-endowment, donor-advised, and community-grant model as FCF. Comparable in mission and structure though at significantly larger scale.
• Toronto Foundation: Major Canadian community foundation managing hundreds of millions in pooled endowments and distributing community grants. Comparable in operating model to FCF, though at much larger metropolitan scale.
• Calgary Foundation: Regional Canadian community foundation administering pooled endowments, donor-advised funds, and community grants. Directly comparable operating model to FCF.
• Hamilton Community Foundation: Regional Canadian community foundation operating the same pooled-endowment, donor-advised, and community-grant model as FCF. Comparable in fund structures and grant programs.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Centraide Canada: National federated fundraising and grant-distribution network operating across Canadian regions. Comparable to FCF in channeling charitable donations to local community causes, but at significantly larger national scale and with different funding model.
• Community Foundations of Canada: National umbrella network that supports and coordinates Canada's 191+ community foundations including Fredericton. Directly comparable as the institutional body to which FCF belongs and that co-distributes federal funding flows (e.g., Community Services Recovery Fund).

Regional players

• Saint John Community Foundation: Another New Brunswick-based community foundation serving the Saint John region. Directly comparable operating model to FCF, in the same Canadian province but covering a different regional geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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