Did you know?

More than 100 young leaders have graduated from the Youth Now program.

Each year, over 100 non-profit professionals attend our training opportunities.

Over two dozen non-profit organizations have participated in the Youth Now program.

The CCRR provides nearly 400 child care referrals per year.

On average, the CCRR hosts 30 workshops and training courses each year.

Every year, over 500 child care providers and parents attend CCRR training opportunities.

Every year, RCRG completes over 3,000 grocery orders for local seniors.

Nearly 300 seniors make use of our Better at Home services.

Our volunteer drivers complete more than 1,200 trips annually.

At least 350 people per year find a volunteer position using our Volunteer Match program.

Close to 500 volunteers support RCRG’s programs and services.

Volunteers contribute nearly 23,000 hours to our organization each year.

Each holiday season, the Richmond Christmas Fund helps more than 2,200 low-income residents.

Every year, the Christmas Fund provides over 600 children with toys, books, and sports equipment.

The Richmond Christmas Fund was first started by Ethel Tibbits, in the 1930s.

The number of Neighbourhood Small Grants we’ve awarded has increased every year since 2014.

Block parties are the most popular type of Neighbourhood Small Grant project.

Every year, the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre serves over 7,300 local women.

The Richmond Women’s Resource Centre currently offers 16 programs and services.

Nearly 60 volunteers support the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, contributing nearly 2,500 hours per year.

Richmond is home to over 350 registered charities, all of which rely on volunteer support.

There are nearly 13 million volunteers across Canada.

International Volunteer Day is celebrated throughout the world on December 5.

There are 35 volunteer centres in British Columbia.

In 2016, the Foundation awarded 10 grants to non-profit organizations, worth a combined $59,000.

The Foundation manages $6 million in 60 Forever Funds, returning, on average, CPI plus 4%.

Between 2020 and 2022, the Foundation distributed $656,000 in grants, scholarships, charitable disbursements, and Emergency Community Support Funds.

Foundation activities result in the enhancement of our community and residents’ sense of belonging.

ROCA has raised over $21,000 for local charities.

ROCA has performed its Elementary School Concert Series to over 8,000 students.

ROCA provides mentoring and life changing opportunities for aspiring musicians.

The Richmond Arts Coalition was founded in November of 2005.

RAC co-produces the ArtRich exhibition every two years!

RAC highlights Richmond's arts events in a monthly email.

The Richmond Music School is the oldest not-for-profit music school in Richmond.

The Richmond Music School offers affordable music lessons through its diverse programming.

Our students performed 40 hours of music to welcome the Olympic athletes to the 2010 Olympic Games.

Community Foundation Forever Funds

A Fund for Every Cause

Below, you'll find a complete listing of the Richmond Community Foundation's Forever Funds, sorted by the cause they support. You'll notice that many Funds appear in multiple categories. This is because, rather than having a single focus, these Funds are associated with a wide range of causes, and award grants or scholarships across diverse fields of interest.

In total, there are over 60 Forever Funds to choose from. If you find one you'd like to support, click the Donate Today! link to make a tax-deductible contribution. The Fund will grow, and your donation will have a lasting impact on a cause you care about.

To learn more about a particular Forever Fund, or how to start one of your own, contact the Community Foundation at 604-270-4483 or info@richmondfoundation.org.

Animal Welfare

Dr. Hilary and Patsy Hui Endowment Fund
The Dr. Hilary and Patsy Hui Endowment Fund provides funding for the programs and services of registered charitable organizations within Richmond. Donate Today!

Gun Leung Endowment Fund
The Gun Leung Endowment Fund provides scholarships and grants to charitable organizations. Donate Today!

Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund
The Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund supports various local charitable causes. Donate Today!

Milan and Maureen Ilich Family Endowment Fund
The Milan and Maureen Ilich Family Endowment Fund provides funding for Richmond charitable organizations and scholarships for Richmond students pursuing post-secondary education. Donate Today!

Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund
The Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund provides funding to charitable organizations in Richmond. Donate Today!

Pacific Banner Riding Club Endowment Fund
The Pacific Banner Riding Club Endowment Fund awards grants to qualified therapeutic riding associations, so they can develop and enhance programs for people in need. Donate Today!

Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund
The Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund for the benefit of the community in Richmond. Donate Today!

Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund
The Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund provides funding to registered charities within Richmond for their ongoing programs. Donate Today!

Arts & Culture

Audrey Fricker Scholarship Fund
The Audrey Fricker Scholarship Fund supports Richmond students who are affiliated with the Richmond Orchestra & Chorus Association, and are engaged in musical studies with a recognized private teacher or educational institution. The first scholarship from this fund will be awarded in 2020. Donate Today!

Comiskey, Frank, Hunter Support Richmond Forever Fund
This Forever Fund makes periodic grants to charitable organizations and qualified donees in Richmond. By supporting a wide range of causes, the Fund aims to strengthen the fabric of our community and improve the lives of Richmond residents. Donate Today!

Gun Leung Endowment Fund
The Gun Leung Endowment Fund provides scholarships and grants to charitable organizations. Donate Today!

Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund
The Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund supports various local charitable causes. Donate Today!

Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund
The Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund provides funding to charitable organizations in Richmond. Donate Today!

Parm Bains and Family Endowment Fund
The Parm Bains and Family Endowment Fund supports Richmond students who demonstrate strong efforts towards community building, through projects or activities related to the arts, athletics, academics, or community service. Donate Today!

Phyllis Brenton-Taylor Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Phyllis Brenton-Taylor Scholarship Endowment Fund supports students of British, Scottish, or Irish descent who reside in Richmond, will be attending a post-secondary institution, and show significant musical or performing arts talent. Donate Today!

RichCity Idol Endowment Fund
The RichCity Idol Endowment Fund provides scholarships to graduating Richmond high school students pursuing a post-secondary education in the performing arts. Donate Today!

Richmond Arts Coalition Endowment Fund
The Richmond Arts Coalition Endowment Fund provides community grants and scholarships as advised by the Richmond Arts Coalition. Donate Today!

Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund
The Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund for the benefit of the community in Richmond. Donate Today!

Richmond Music School Endowment Fund
The Richmond Music School Endowment Fund provides funding for the administrative and music programs of the school. Donate Today!

Richmond Public Library Endowment Fund
The Richmond Public Library Endowment Fund provides funds for the purposes of maintaining the operations and special programs of the Richmond Public Library. Donate Today!

Richmond Sunset Rotary Club Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Richmond Sunset Rotary Club Scholarship Endowment Fund provides assistance to graduating Richmond high school students who are pursuing a degree in Arts. Donate Today!

Roy Neville Wrigley Endowment Fund
The Roy Neville Wrigley Endowment Fund provides funding in support of the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association for its continuing operations for the benefit of Richmond. Donate Today!

Sandy Wakabayashi Legacy Fund
Revenue from the Sandy Wakabayashi Legacy Fund supports both the Richmond Hospital Foundation and the Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Donate Today!

Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund
The Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund provides funding to registered charities within Richmond for their ongoing programs. Donate Today!

Children & Youth

Al Kronier Endowment Fund
The Al Kronier Endowment Fund provides assistance to children, youth, the disabled, and health organizations. Donate Today!

Betty Kronier Endowment Fund
The Betty Kronier Endowment Fund provides assistance for children, youth, seniors, the disabled, and health programs to Richmond residents. Donate Today!

Blundell Seafoods Forever Fund
The Blundell Seafoods Forever Fund provides funding to community organizations in support of children who are not sufficiently fed. Donate Today!

Gun Leung Endowment Fund
The Gun Leung Endowment Fund provides scholarships and grants to charitable organizations. Donate Today!

Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund
The Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund supports various local charitable causes. Donate Today!

Michael Diston Memorial Crisis Endowment Fund
The Michael Diston Memorial Crisis Endowment Fund provides funding for agencies that respond to youth and families in crisis, and educate the public on suicide prevention. Donate Today!

Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund
The Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund provides funding to charitable organizations in Richmond. Donate Today!

Richmond Christmas Fund Endowment Fund
The Richmond Christmas Fund Endowment Fund provides annual funding for maintaining the administrative services and programs of the Richmond Christmas Fund. Donate Today!

Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund
The Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund for the benefit of the community in Richmond. Donate Today!

Richmond Schoolyard Society Endowment Fund
With the dissolution of the Richmond Schoolyard Society, their assets moved to the Richmond Food Security Society. The Richmond Schoolyard Society Endowment Fund now provides funding support for programs for children and youth of Richmond to learn transferable skills through gardening activities. Donate Today!

Richmond Youth Foundation Youth Discretionary Endowment Fund
The Richmond Youth Foundation Youth Discretionary Endowment Fund is for the purpose of providing funds supporting youth charitable services. Donate Today!

Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund
The Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund provides funding to registered charities within Richmond for their ongoing programs. Donate Today!

Touchstone Family Association Endowment Fund
The Touchstone Family Association Endowment Fund provides funding to Touchstone Family Association for developing and maintaining administrative operations and programs that strengthen social health and independence programs to children and families. Donate Today!

Civil Rights & Social Action

Gun Leung Endowment Fund
The Gun Leung Endowment Fund provides scholarships and grants to charitable organizations. Donate Today!

Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund
The Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund supports various local charitable causes. Donate Today!

Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund
The Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund provides funding to charitable organizations in Richmond. Donate Today!

Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund
The Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund for the benefit of the community in Richmond. Donate Today!

Richmond Women's Resource Centre Endowment Fund
The Richmond Women's Resource Centre Endowment Fund provides funds for the continued operations and programs of the Centre. Donate Today!

Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund
The Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund provides funding to registered charities within Richmond for their ongoing programs. Donate Today!

Economic Empowerment

Ethel Tibbits Endowment Fund
The Ethel Tibbits Endowment Fund provides post-secondary scholarships to mature women pursuing education that will enable them to enter the workforce or upgrade their skills to better support their families. Donate Today!

Gun Leung Endowment Fund
The Gun Leung Endowment Fund provides scholarships and grants to charitable organizations. Donate Today!

Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund
The Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund supports various local charitable causes. Donate Today!

Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund
The Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund provides funding to charitable organizations in Richmond. Donate Today!

Richmond Community Foundation Administration Endowment Fund
The Richmond Community Foundation Administration Endowment Fund provides income to the operating fund of the Foundation. Donate Today!

Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund
The Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund for the benefit of the community in Richmond. Donate Today!

Richmond Women's Resource Centre Endowment Fund
The Richmond Women's Resource Centre Endowment Fund provides funds for the continued operations and programs of the Centre. Donate Today!

Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund
The Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund provides funding to registered charities within Richmond for their ongoing programs. Donate Today!

Tourism Richmond Endowment Fund
The Tourism Richmond Endowment Fund provides grants to charitable organizations benefiting tourism in Richmond and scholarships to Richmond residents for post-secondary education related to the tourism industry. Donate Today!

Education

Andrea Xi Scholarship Fund
The Andrea Xi Scholarship Fund supports students pursuing studies at UBC. Donate Today!

Christopher Vang Memorial Endowment Fund
The Christopher Vang Memorial Endowment Fund provides funding for charitable programs and services, and scholarships, in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Donate Today!

Dacheng Education Scholarship Fund
The Dacheng Education Scholarship Fund supports Richmond students pursuing a post-secondary education, regardless of field of study. Donate Today!

Derek Dang and Dr. Margaret Yeung Endowment Fund
The Derek Dang and Dr. Margaret Yeung Endowment Fund supports graduating Richmond students pursuing a post-secondary education in academics or trades. Donate Today!

Dr. Bud Sipko Family Fund
The Dr. Bud Sipko Family Fund provides funding for health and environmental programs, and for youth and seniors. The Fund also provides scholarships for persons interested in dental hygiene and dentistry programs. Donate Today!

Etta Demerse Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Etta Demerse Scholarship Endowment Fund provides assistance to graduating Richmond high school students attending UBC, SFU, or Langara. Scholarships from this Fund often support nursing students. Donate Today!

GBN Health Technology Scholarship Endowment Fund
The GBN Health Technology Scholarship Endowment Fund provides scholarships to students from Richmond and the surrounding area, who are pursuing a post-secondary education in the field of medical sciences. Donate Today!

Gun Leung Endowment FundThe Gun Leung Endowment Fund provides scholarships and grants to charitable organizations. Donate Today!

James and Ann McPhail Family Foundation Endowment Fund
The James and Ann McPhail Family Foundation Endowment Fund provides funding for scholarships to Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Donate Today!

Kronier Family Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Kronier Family Scholarship Endowment Fund provides assistance to commence post-secondary education to students graduating from Richmond secondary schools. Donate Today!

Linda Li Scholarship Fund
The Linda Li Scholarship Fund supports Richmond students pursuing a post-secondary education in any field. Donate Today!

Richmond Arts Coalition Endowment Fund
The Richmond Arts Coalition Endowment Fund provides community grants and scholarships as advised by the Richmond Arts Coalition. Donate Today!

Richmond Athletic Commission Scholarship Fund
The Richmond Athletic Commission Scholarship Fund provides post-secondary scholarships for Richmond students who have excelled in athletics, demonstrated academic achievement, and been involved in extra curricular activities. Donate Today!

Richmond Community Foundation Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Richmond Community Foundation Scholarship Endowment Fund provides scholarship funding for students graduating from high school in Richmond and pursuing a post-secondary education. Donate Today!

Richmond Education Legacy Endowment Fund
The Richmond Education Legacy Endowment Fund provides funds to the Richmond School District for scholarships awarded to its students as they graduate from high school. Donate Today!

Steveston Community Society Endowment Fund
The Steveston Community Society Endowment Fund provides scholarships to Steveston residents who are graduating high school and pursuing post-secondary studies. Donate Today!

Thompson Community Association Phil Brown Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Thompson Community Association Phil Brown Scholarship Endowment Fund supports post-secondary studies for graduating Richmond high school students who have contributed to the Thompson Community Association and/or the community. Donate Today!

Vancouver Sunshine Lions Club Endowment Fund
The Vancouver Sunshine Lions Club Endowment Fund provides scholarships to Richmond students pursuing a post-secondary education anywhere in Canada. Donate Today!

Walter Wu Sports Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Walter Wu Sports Scholarship Endowment Fund provides scholarships for post-secondary students involved in university- or college-level sports. Donate Today!

Wendy Yuan and Kan Chen Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Wendy Yuan and Kan Chen Scholarship Endowment Fund provides an annual scholarship to a Richmond student pursing an education in political science. Donate Today!

Ye Chen Scholarship Fund
The Ye Chen Scholarship Fund supports students living with a disability who are pursuing post-secondary studies at UBC, in the field of food sciences. Donate Today!

Environment

Gun Leung Endowment Fund
The Gun Leung Endowment Fund provides scholarships and grants to charitable organizations. Donate Today!

Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund
The Gwozd Family Foundation Endowment Fund supports various local charitable causes. Donate Today!

Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund
The Mona and Sandy Sandomirsky Endowment Fund provides funding to charitable organizations in Richmond. Donate Today!

North Fraser Port Authority Endowment Fund
The North Fraser Port Authority Endowment Fund provides funds for the stewardship of the Fraser River with special preference to the Terra Nova area in Richmond. Donate Today!

Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund
The Richmond Community Foundation Discretionary Endowment Fund for the benefit of the community in Richmond. Donate Today!

The Sharing Farm Society Endowment Fund
The Sharing Farm Society Endowment Fund provides funding for the society's programs. Donate Today!

Terra Nova Legacy Endowment Fund
The Terra Nova Legacy Endowment Fund provides for the development and maintenance of parks and provides funding for environmental programs. Donate Today!

Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund
The Terry and Linda McPhail Endowment Fund provides funding to registered charities within Richmond for their ongoing programs. Donate Today!

Festivals & Events

Richmond Community Foundation Special Events Endowment Fund
The Richmond Community Foundation Special Events Endowment Fund provides funding for special events in Richmond. Donate Today!

Food Security