Kimberley & District Community Foundation

What Kimberley & District Community Foundation does

Kimberley & District Community Foundation (KDCF) is a Canadian registered charity (BN 874671910RR0001) established in 2001 to make lasting contributions to the Kimberley, British Columbia community through permanent endowment funds. The Foundation accepts donations, bequests, corporate gifts, and memorial contributions, holding these as perpetual endowments managed professionally by Vancouver Foundation (five funds) and Columbia Basin Trust (two funds). Investment returns and donor inflows are distributed as grants to local charities and community groups supporting arts, culture, sport, environment, health, and education in the Kimberley zone of School District #6 (covering St. Mary's Lake, Meadowbrook, Ta Ta Creek, Skookumchuk, Wasa, parts of Wycliffe, and the City of Kimberley).

KDCF operates with zero paid staff, governed entirely by a volunteer Board of Directors that has expanded to include President Wendy Jarvis, Vice President Evelyn Storm, Treasurer Norma Williams, Secretary Deb McArthur, and additional Directors. Since 2001, the Foundation has distributed more than $825,000 to over 50 local community organizations, with 2024 distributions exceeding $175,000 including community grants (>$20,000) and a $135,000 allocation from the Government of BC's Community Prosperity Fund. Notable grantees in 2024 included Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank Society ($36,000), Kimberley Wellness Foundation ($50,700), Kimberley Health Care Society ($23,300), Kimberley Community Church ($25,000), and multiple smaller charities receiving up to $5,000 each through the annual public grant cycle.

KDCF's revenue is derived from three streams: endowment investment returns (approximately 5% on professionally managed funds), individual and corporate donations including the "Friends of the Foundation" annual $100 membership program, and government grants such as the Community Prosperity Fund. Total assets exceeded $980,000 at the end of 2024. Distribution occurs through an annual public call for proposals (September 29 to October 31 as of 2025), direct grants via the City of Kimberley for amateur sports funding from the BC Games Legacy Fund, and special-purpose grants to designated organizations including the Pines Memorial and Development Society. Operational expenses are minimal at approximately $8,400 annually, reflecting the volunteer-driven model.

Name

Kimberley & District Community Foundation

Legal name

Kimberley & District Community Foundation

Website

https://kimberleyfoundation.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kimberley & District Community Foundation is a Canadian registered charity established in 2001 that manages permanent endowment funds and distributes grants to local charities and community groups serving the Kimberley, British Columbia area in arts, culture, sport, environment, health, and education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Community foundation services
• Endowment fund management
• Charitable grant programs
• Nonprofit philanthropy
• Community development funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Kimberley

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Endowments: KDCF generates funding through individual donations, corporate gifts, bequests, and permanent endowment funds invested with Vancouver Foundation and Columbia Basin Trust. Interest earned on endowments held in perpetuity is distributed as grants to community organizations. In 2024, $1,400 was received from Friends of the Foundation donors.
2. Government Funding: Receives significant funding from Government of BC's Community Prosperity Fund for operational expenses and project delivery. In 2024, $135,000 was distributed to support four local projects, with funds able to cover operational expenses - funding typically unavailable to charities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kimberley & District Community Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that manages permanent endowment funds and distributes the investment income as annual grants to local charities and community organizations in the Kimberley, British Columbia area. It accepts individual donations, corporate gifts, and bequests, invests them with Vancouver Foundation and Columbia Basin Trust, and uses the returns to fund arts, culture, sport, environment, health, and education initiatives through a public annual grant application process. The foundation also operates a 'Friends of the Foundation' annual giving program that supports its operational costs.

Product overview

Kimberley & District Community Foundation is a Canadian registered charity (874671910RR0001) that operates as a community foundation, not a technology product company. Its primary offering is a grant distribution service funded by interest from permanent endowment funds. The organization manages multiple endowment funds including the BC Games Legacy Fund, Community Fund, Bill Motek Memorial Fund, KSCU Fund, Theresa Cundiff Memorial Fund, Jim Monteith Memorial Fund, and Kitty Bengston Memorial Fund. The Foundation accepts donations and distributes grants annually to local charitable organizations supporting arts, culture, sport, environment, health, and education. It offers a 'Friends of the Foundation' annual giving program for operational support and provides online donation capabilities through CanadaHelps.org.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Grant Program Annual grant program for local charities and non-profit organizations in the Kimberley area, with a maximum of $5,000 per organization, supporting arts, culture, sport, environment, health, and education initiatives. Applications are accepted through a simplified process via the Foundation's website.
• Friends of the Foundation Annual Giving Program Annual donor program for individuals donating $100 per year to cover the foundation's operational costs (insurance, financial audits, website fees). Members receive invitations to biannual grant ceremonies and a copy of the Annual Report. Donations are tax-deductible.
• BC Games Legacy Fund Sports Grants Sports grant program for amateur sports groups in the Kimberley area, funded by the BC Games Legacy Fund and distributed via the City of Kimberley in January each year. Supports equipment, coaching, ice costs, and facility improvements for amateur athletics including ski clubs, biking programs, hockey, and skating.
• Memorial Fund Establishment and Distribution Special-purpose memorial funds (Bill Motek Memorial Fund, Theresa Cundiff Memorial Fund, Kitty Bengston Memorial Fund, Jim Monteith Memorial Fund) that direct annual grants to specific designated organizations, such as the Pines Memorial and Development Society at the Kimberley Special Care Home, and the Rotary Club's Gift of Christmas campaign.
• Community Prosperity Fund Distribution
• Online Donation Service Online donation service provided through CanadaHelps.org that enables individuals and organizations to make tax-deductible contributions to the foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $825,000 distributed to community organizations since 2001
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Community Foundations of CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKDCF is a member of Community Foundations of Canada, a national network of community foundations. Annual membership fees are part of operational expenses ($4,400 in 2024).
• City of KimberleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Kimberley receives BC Games Legacy Fund income to distribute to amateur sporting groups. They conduct the annual call for sports grant applications in January. Contributed $60,000 from 1980 Winter Games to establish the BC Games Legacy Fund.
• Regional District of East KootenayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Regional District of East Kootenay has supported KDCF's development as a community foundation.
• The Pines Memorial and Development SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple memorial funds (Bill Motek Memorial Fund, Kitty Bengston Memorial Fund) are directed to support the Pines Memorial and Development Society at the Kimberley Special Care Home. The society receives annual grants for projects.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Cranbrook Community Foundation: Cranbrook is the neighboring city to Kimberley in the East Kootenay region. While specific foundation details are limited, the local community foundation ecosystem in the region is a natural peer set for KDCF given geographic and demographic overlap.
• East Kootenay Foundation for Health: East Kootenay Foundation for Health is a regional foundation serving the same East Kootenay geographic area as KDCF. It focuses specifically on healthcare initiatives but operates the same endowment-based grantmaking model for the region.

Direct peers

• Calgary Foundation: Calgary Foundation is one of Canada's largest community foundations, operating the same permanent endowment and grantmaking model as KDCF. It distributes grants across arts, culture, sport, environment, health, and education, mirroring KDCF's stated priority areas.
• Vancouver Foundation: Vancouver Foundation is Canada's largest community foundation and directly manages five of KDCF's endowment funds. It operates the same community foundation model (permanent endowments, grantmaking to local charities) but at vastly greater scale, serving the Metro Vancouver region.
• Victoria Foundation: Victoria Foundation is a BC-based community foundation that manages permanent endowment funds and distributes grants to local charities. It shares KDCF's geographic and operational model but serves the Greater Victoria region with a much larger endowment.
• Edmonton Community Foundation: Edmonton Community Foundation is a major Canadian community foundation that pools permanent endowments and distributes grants to local charitable organizations. It operates the same model as KDCF with similar verticals (arts, health, education, environment) but serves the Edmonton metropolitan area.
• Columbia Basin Trust: Columbia Basin Trust manages two of KDCF's endowment funds and operates as a regional development organization delivering social, economic, and environmental benefits across the Columbia Basin—the same geographic region where KDCF operates. Both organizations fund community initiatives in the East Kootenay region.
• Nelson & District Community Foundation: Nelson & District Community Foundation is a peer community foundation in the same BC Kootenay region. It operates an almost identical model—permanent endowments, volunteer board, annual grant cycles for local charities—making it a closely comparable peer to KDCF.

Broad incumbents

• Community Foundations of Canada: Community Foundations of Canada is the national network of which KDCF is a member. It supports 191+ community foundations across Canada through advocacy, resources, and initiatives, making it the umbrella organization comparable to KDCF's parent ecosystem.
• United Way British Columbia: United Way BC operates as a federated giving organization across British Columbia, funding local charities through workplace campaigns and community grants. It shares KDCF's local grantmaking focus but uses a different funding model (annual pledges vs. permanent endowments).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KimberleyCommunityFoundation

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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