The Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation is a public, charitable foundation created by and for the people of Cambridge and North Dumfries. As an independent centre for community philanthropy, it connects donors who care with causes that matter and serves as a trusted resource for addressing issues and leveraging opportunities in the community. We welcome you to explore our website and check out how you can become involved.
Our VisionWe will enrich our communities through leadership in philanthropy and stewardship of a lasting legacy.
Our MissionThe Community Foundation connects philanthropy to community needs through endowment building and donor service, grant making and community leadership in the areas of arts and culture, education and training, environment, health and social services, heritage, multiculturalism and recreation.
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History - On May 2, 2006 the Conservative government eliminated capital gains tax on donations of publicly listed securities to charities, effective immediately.
- In 1997 the federal government reduced capital gains tax on donations of stock by 50 per cent on a five-year trial basis. The result was a three-fold increase in gifts of publicly traded securities to charities -- from $69.1 million to $200.3 million between 1997 and 2000. The percentage of stock donations jumped from 1.6% to 3.9% of all donations. In 2001, the government made the capital gains reduction permanent.
- A recent TD Economics report shows Canadians hold $1.3 trillion in stocks – almost half of which are unrealized capital gains. The elimination of capital gains on donations of appreciated securities to charity could unleash a windfall of giving.
Read more about Appreciated Securities from the Community Foundations of Canada, or a pdf from their website.  |
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The Foundation Forum celebrates our work in the community, our donors and our grants. This year's Forum is being held at New Cambridge City Hall, The Atrium, 50 Dickson Street, on Tuesday, May 27th. See you there and bring a friend! RSVP by calling 519-624-8972. |
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Waterloo Region's Vital Signs® has been launched! Visit www.wrvitalsigns.ca to find out the health of our region! Visit www.vitalsignscanada.ca to see how our country measures up in the first ever national Vital Signs report. |
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2008 marks the Foundation's 10th anniversary. In honour of our former Board Chairs, the "1 for 10" campaign was launched on November 10th, 2007. The Community Foundation has set a target to raise 1 million dollars in new assets during our 10th year. Call 519-624-8972 for more info. |
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