Who Are We?

The Bowen Island Community Foundation, a non-governmental community foundation, was founded in 2001 and received its Tax Status in December 2002. It is a collection of funds that form a permanent endowment for charitable purposes. The Foundation administers funds, through the Vancouver Foundation, which come from bequests, living donors, endowments or nonprofit organizations and other gifts. Grants are made from income generated from the investment of the funds. The Foundation helps to develop projects on our wonderful island community. 

For more background you can read an interview with our previous Chair, Bruce Greyell conducted by online magazine, Charity Village.

How do we operate?

We have a wonderful volunteer Board of Directors::

- Murray Atherton, Chair:

- Joyce Ganong, Vice Chair/Secretary;

 - Keith Ewart, Treasurer;

- Bob Andrew, Dee Elliott, Daron Jennings, Shari Ulrich, Dave Witty, Directors

which is responsible for the overall policies and practices of the Foundation.

The Distribution Committee is made up of volunteers with knowledge and expertise in five fields of interest:

• Arts and Culture
• Environment and Parks
• Health and Welfare
• Education and Youth
• Seniors

The Investment Committee works through the Vancouver Foundation, who manages hundreds of millions of dollars each year, and takes responsibility for the Foundation's investments and for its general administration.

We are very proud to be part of the Community Foundations of Canada and the Vancouver Foundation.

For further information, contact us at:              Bowen Island Community Foundation
info@bowenfoundation.com                              432 Cardena Road
Tel: 604-947-0333                                                PO Box 18

                                                                                  Bowen Island BC V0N 1G0

Your donations and support are always welcome and needed. If you would like to become involved in this initiative, please contact us.

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