Your choices as a donor

The causes supported by the grants to local registered charities are broad-based and address community needs. Beginning in 2021 registered charities in Yorkton and surrounding communities will be eligible to submit annual proposals for funding. The size and number of grants will increase each year, as the donation pool grows.

The geographical area covered by Yorkton & District Community Foundation is not limited to Yorkton. It is the donors who identify the community and causes they wish to support.

It is also the donors who can determine the type of fund they give to:

• Endowment Fund: Donations become an enduring legacy through endowment (forever) funds. The interest generated by the fund is distributed in the form of grants and the principal amount of the donations remains intact to continue generating revenue for future grants. Donations to the endowment fund allow the donor to leave a legacy of giving that extends beyond their lifetime. 
• Managed Funds: Managed funds can be set up on behalf of a donor or donor group and deplete as the funds are used.

Donors may also specify the area of interest they wish to support:

• Arts, Culture, Heritage
• Children, Youth, Seniors, Families
• Environment, Animal Welfare
• Mental Health, Physical Health, Recreation
• Literacy, Education, Employment Readiness 
• Community Fund (includes all of the above)