The Foundation has been established in order to provide a vehicle which will:



- assist donors in making community focused philanthropic decisions

- receive and invest endowments in a permanent, professionally managed trust

- utiilize the funds earnings to support a broad range of cummunity enrichment activities

- be governed by a community appointed, local Board of Directors who serve as volunteers for a three year term

- minimize administrative expenses

- provide a long-term, permanent focus for benevolent work throughout our community ensuring a co-ordinated, integrated approach with other charitable organizations

- provide grants in response to our community's greatest needs while maintaining and expanding the endowment fund for future generations

- continue to work in close co-operation with similar foundations across Canada through our membership in the national organization, "Community Foundations of Canada".



Our Mission

The mission of The Perth and District Community Foundation is to work within the greater community in order to build a permanent fund to enrich the quality of life throughout the western half of Lanark County. The foundation encourages philanthropy and provides a focus for those who want to make a lasting contribution to their community.