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Phone: 604.925.8153 Email: westvanfoundation@telus.net

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Our Funds

 

ENDOWMENT 

 


Bradley T. Bowles Scholarship Fund

 

Income from this fund is to be disbursed at least annually for the purpose of an Athletic Scholarship to a Grade 12 graduating student who attends WVSS with superior athletic performance and high academic standing.

Christina Lawson Scholarship Fund in Music/Drama

 

Income from this fund shall be used to award scholarships to one or more deserving individuals ordinarily resident in WV, who have shown community service as well as high academic standing.  They must enroll in a post secondary institution in Canada or the US, with preference given to a student enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Canada.  Financial need of the recipient is a consideration.

Danny Possee

Income to purchase new vehicles as required by the team and for the purchase of safety and rescue equipment; and for the purchase of replacement equipment and upgrades to vehicles and communication systems.

Donald & Marjorie Lanskail Fund

Income from the fund to be used to develop a continuous walkway from Cleveland Dam to the Capilano River and along the WV waterfront to Dundarave Pier.

Faris Family Scholarship Fund

 

Income from this fund shall be used to award scholarships to one or more deserving individuals ordinarily resident in WV, who have shown community service as well as high academic standing.  They must enroll at UBC studying Humanitarian and Social Services.

Fred/k E. Russell Fund

Income from the fund to be used to encourage youth sailing and or to support senior golf at the Gleneagles Golf course and to support the North Shore Lifeboat Society.

Friends of the Gallery Endowment Fund

Income from the fund is to support the visual arts in WV and if a visual arts facility is constructed in WV, all or portion of this fund is to be used to support the development of such a facility.

Gertrude Lawson Scholarship Fund in Education

 

Income from this fund shall be used to award scholarships to one or more deserving individuals ordinarily resident in WV, who have shown community service as well as high academic standing.  They must enroll in college or a university in BC studying Education.  Financial need of the recipient is a consideration.

Hender Family Fund

Income from the fund is to provide support for health, education, the arts, social services and the physical environment of WV.

Holly and Beke Burne Fund

To support improving and beautifying the seawalk between 25th Avenue and the Capilano River and the trail up the west side of the Capilano River to Cleveland Dam within the District of West Vancouver and all parklands adjoining the seawalk and trail within these boundaries. 

Irene Carpenter Fund

Income from the fund is to provide support for health, education, the arts, social services and the physical environment of WV.

James A. Inkster Leadership Award Fund

 

Income from this fund is to provide a financial award to one or more graduating students from WVSS who demonstrate leadership and enthusiasm for extra-curricular activities, and vigorous school spirit.

Jeremy Dalton Rugby Endowment

 

Income from this fund is to provide an annual $500 scholarship to support a youth who is a member of the Capilano Rugby Club who demonstrates a sense of community spirit, academic interest and a love for rugby.

Jerry Beckerman

To recognize a student graduating from a public secondary school in SD #45 and proceeding to a post-secondary degree program.  The successful applicant will have demonstrated an interest in school/community service and volunteerism, a strong academic record, dedication, and achievement within the fields of sport or the visual and performing arts.

Joshua Goos

To support youth-oriented projects with preference for projects directed towards supporting troubled youth.

Kay Meek Fund

Income from the fund is to be used to contribute education, culture, medical research, and physical improvement to WV.

Marc Rozen for Youth

Income from the fund is to be used for the general purpose of assisting youth in BC and surrounding area. 

Mayors’ Endowment Fund

Income from the fund is to be used for the general purpose of assisting youth and/or the arts in WV.

North Shore Rescue Team Endowment Fund

Annual income earned to assist with the Team’s annual operating expenses, safety equipment, rope, rescue equipment, flares, helmets, etc.

Robertson Taylor Endowment Fund

Income disbursed annually in the fields of health and welfare, education and cultural activities in WV.

Thunderbird Marine Corp. Fund

Income from the fund is to provide support for health, education, the arts, social services and the physical environment of WV.

Tom and Judy Baillie Fund

To support the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. 

Trajan Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund

 

Income from this fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a student from the North Shore who demonstrates compassion, adventure, integrity, and exuberance for life.  Applicants must be between the ages of 16 – 25.  Persons considered must submit an essay of 500 words explaining how they meet the criteria.

West Vancouver Artists Fund Endowment

To provide visual arts scholarships for one or more students attending West Vancouver secondary schools.

West Vancouver Public Art Fund

TBD

West Vancouver Youth Band Fund

The income from the fund shall be disbursed from time to time for the general purposes of the West Vancouver Youth Band.

William Patrick

To provide support for health, education, the arts, social services and the physical environment of West Vancouver.

YAHU Endowment Fund

 

To support innovative, youth-involved programs with the potential for long term sustainability.

WVCF Administration Fund

To be used to offset the administrative expenses of the Foundation.

WVCF Community Fund

 

To provide support for health, education, the arts, social services and the physical environment of West Vancouver.

WVCF Directors Fund

 

WVCF Grant Stabilization Fund

To support grant income during market fluctuation. 

WVCF Memorial Fund

 

To provide support for health, education, the arts, social services and the physical environment of West Vancouver.

WVCF Sustainable Environment Endowment Fund

To be used to address environmental issues in our community.

 

MANAGED FUNDS

 


West Vancouver United Church Endowment Fund

 

To provide financial support for those projects and programs that are involved in satisfying the social service, special education and health, and humanitarian needs of the community.

West Vancouver United Church Permanent Trust Fund

 

To continually have adequate funds to cover operating costs of the church, and to allow it to continue to improve the programs that serve both the congregation and the wider community.

FLOW-THROUGH FUNDS 


British Pacific Properties Scholarship Fund

To be awarded to a Sentinel Secondary or West Vancouver Secondary Grade 12 student(s) who have demonstrated community service and will be enrolling in Science or Engineering at a University in BC.

Capilano Rugby Club “ Building on Success” Fund

For the use in the Capital Campaign of the Capilano Rugby Football Club Society to develop the facilities at Klahanie Park. 

North Shore Rescue Team Flow-Through Fund

For the cost of the move and completion of a new operations base in the new City of North Vancouver Works yard and thereafter provide funding for the acquisition of safety and rescue equipment and upgrades to vehicles and communications systems.

Vancouver Foundation/West Vancouver Community Foundation Flow-through Fund

To provide support for health, education, the arts, social services and the physical environment of West Vancouver.

West Vancouver Community Flow-Through Fund

To provide support for health, education, the arts, social services and the physical environment of West Vancouver.

West Vancouver Field Hockey

Facilities Society Fund

To promote (including fund-raising), develop and manage sport fields and facilities in West Vancouver for the benefit and improvement of field hockey and other field sports on the North Shore and for related and ancillary purposes.

West Vancouver Habitat Enhancement Fund

To improve and preserve the foreshore and waterfront of West Vancouver.

West Vancouver Police Dept. Flow-Through Fund

To support the activities of the West Vancouver Police Department and the community of West Vancouver.

West Vancouver Soccer Club Facilities Fund

For the development, management, overall benefit and improvement of the sport of soccer and soccer related facilities in West Vancouver.

YAHU Flow-Through Fund

To support innovative, youth-involved programs with the potential for long term sustainability.