The 2019 Vital Signs Report Launched Oct 3!

Read the report that provides a snapshot of the West Vancouver community.

Attention West Van Youth, age 13-29

We want to hear from you about our Youth Philanthropy Council.

Leadership Grants: Accepting Applications

Up to $1,000 to support capacity building and impact leadership

West Vancouver Foundation Mayor's Lawn Bowling Social

Was a huge success! Thank you attendees, sponsors & volunteers!

Ian & Rosemary Mottershead Donated $1 Million

Establishing a new Endowment Fund to create lasting impact on the community and residents on the North Shore.

Fabulous and Forty!

Celebrating 40 years with 40 Neighbourhood Small Grants - send in your application by Oct 15!

Help them reach their goal to rebuild the West Van Track

Each donation helps them reach their $4.9 million goal.

40th Anniversary Celebration + Grant Recipient Reception

Thank you to our special guests, grant recipients, board (past + present) and more for attending!

Create Your Legacy

The Power of Philanthropy

Youth and Philanthrophy

Professional Advisors

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What We Do

With a focus on philanthropy, grants and leadership, our vision is for a healthy and vibrant West Vancouver, where everyone is valued, contributes and feels they belong. We are leaders in community based philanthropy and together with our donors, we invest in the people, ideas and activities that strengthen our community.

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We believe that things go better when we work together. We support local community-led projects that are designed to contribute to a culture of belonging and engagement - with each other, with the community's natural spaces, and with the cultural traditions and long presence of Indigenous peoples.