2024 Annual Report
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- Apr 12
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Building a vibrant community
Community foundations play a vital role in supporting local communities and driving positive change. In 2024, the Kimberley & District Community Foundation was honoured to distribute more than $175,000 to organizations making a difference in our community. The majority of this funding came through the Government of BC’s Community Prosperity Fund, which provided a critical injection of funds that could be used for operational expenses. This kind of grant funding is not typically available for charities, so the initiative created a unique opportunity for local organizations to increase administrative capacity.
The Year in Review: Financial
Kootenay Savings Credit Union Community Fund & Jim Monteith Memorial Fund
These funds are invested in the Columbia Basin Trust Commercial Finance Corp, and have continued to return 5% on our investment, adding over $7,300 to our disbursements this year.
Vancouver Foundation
Disbursements increased slightly in 2024, to $20,264.63. Funds are again expected to rise next year.
Total Assets
Near the end of 2024, the total assets of the Kimberley & District Community Foundation weremore than $980,000. Since the Foundation began in 2001, we have distributed more than $825,000. In 2024, we received $1,400 in donations from our “Friends of the Foundation.”
Operational Expenses
The Foundation’s modest operational expenses increased in 2024. Audit fees, insurance and membership in the Community Foundations of Canada amounted to just over $4,400. Marketing and advertising costs added about $3,900 to total operating expenses. Kimberley & District Community Foundation continues to operate with no paid staff.
Grant disbursement
Amateur Sports Grants
In 2024, the KDCF gave $7,593 of BC Games Legacy Fund income to the City of Kimberley. The City disbursed the money in 2025 to the following sports groups:
Freewheelers Youth Mountain Bike Program: Coach Course for Volunteers - $1,110
Kimberley Nordic Club: Coaching workshops - $1,128
Kimberley Minor Hockey Association: Ice Cost Subsidy - $1,094
Kimberley Skating Club: Fall StarSkate Program - $1,122
Kimberley Ultimate Frisbee League Society: Happy Hans Hat Tournament - $160
Western Canadian Blind Golf Association: Western & National Blind Golf Championships - $1,120
East Kootenay Adaptive Snow Sports: Project Upscale - $1,061
Kimberley Elks Branch 90: AED Defibrillator - $7,593
Community Grants
In November of 2024, the KDCF awarded just over $20,000 to eight local charities. These funds represent investment interest from the KDCF Community Fund, KSCU Community Fund, and the Theresa Cundiff Fund. Grants were given to:
Rotary Club of Kimberley: Children’s Play Ground - $3,206.37
Kimberley Search and Rescue: Emergency Medical Transport Equipment - $4,595.03
Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL): Youth at Work! (YAW!) - $2,124.79
Living Lakes Canada (LLC): Hydrometric Monitoring on Cherry Creek - $1,500.00
Cranbrook Women's Resource Centre: Services in Kimberley, BC - $1,588.44
Summit Community Services Society, Community Based Victim Services Program: Accredited Facility Dog - $1,500.00
Healthy Kimberley/Kimberley Wellness Society: Seniors Centre Fitness Room - $750.00
Girl Guides of Canada Mountainview Camp: Mountainview Camp Repair - $5,000.00
Jim Monteith Memorial Fund
Established at the beginning of 2018 with a $5,000 donation from the Monteith family, this fund provides money each year to buy toys for kids in the community. The KDCF continues to donate the interest from this fund every year, typically equating to between $350-$400 annually.
Bill Motek Memorial Fund and Kittie Bengston Fund
In November, the KDCF disbursed $5,121.64 from the Bill Motek Memorial Fund and $5,393.22 from the Kittie Bengston Fund to the Pines Memorial and Development Society for projects at the Kimberley Special Care Home.
Government of British Columbia’s Community Prosperity Fund
The big news in 2024 was the opportunity to distribute $135,000 to support four local projects. The Community Prosperity Fund was an investment of $25 million by the Government of BC to advance poverty reduction and social inclusion. Organizations have the opportunity to implement the funding over up to three years, and to use the funding for operational expenses or project delivery. The following were local projects supported by this initiative:
Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank Society: $36,000
This money helped fund a coordinator position that is shared with the Kimberley Food Recovery Depot. The coordinator’s role is to manage volunteer engagement and enhance client support services for the Food Bank, as well as help to strengthen mutual organizational capacity and optimize food distribution efforts in the community.
Kimberley Wellness Foundation: $50,700
This funding was allocated to the Food Recovery Depot and supported wages for the coordinator position shared with Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank. The funds were also directed to expand food storage capacity and enhance seniors’ programming.
Kimberley Community Church: $25,000
This funding was allocated to focus on bringing free support services to individuals experiencing addictions and mental health challenges.
Kimberley Health Care Society: $23,300
This money was allocated for structural upgrades to the Kimberley Thrift Shop to protect volunteer safety while fostering inclusivity and enhanced volunteer and customer experiences.
Who We Are
The Kimberley & District Community Foundation was created in 2001 to help current and former residents of the area make a lasting contribution to their community.
The Foundation accepts donations, bequests and gifts from individuals and corporations to create permanent endowment funds, which support a wide variety of community projects. Interest earned from the endowments is granted to various charitable organizations in and around Kimberley.
Five of our endowment funds are held by the Vancouver Foundation and are managed by their team of professional financial advisors.
The Kootenay Savings Credit Union Fund and Jim Monteith Memorial Fund are held and managed by the Columbia Basin Trust Investment Corporation.
The Goals of the KDCF are:
To enhance the social welfare, health, and education of residents
To preserve and protect the environment
To advance the arts, culture and recreation in our community
The Foundation is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is a registered charity. Annual financial reports can be found at the Canada Revenue Agency Charities Branch website.
The area served by the Foundation is defined by the boundaries of the Kimberley zone of School District #6. It includes St. Mary's Lake, Meadowbrook, Ta Ta Creek, Skookumchuk, Wasa, parts of Wycliffe, as well as the City of Kimberley.
Changes on the Board
The KDCF Board of Directors includes Doug Bullock, Kent Goodwin, Carmen Hintz, Wendy Jarvis, Trudy Lakusta, Des McKay, Oliver McQuaid, and Evelyn Storm.
In 2024, the KDCF Board welcomed three new Directors. Victoria George, Jasmine Nelson, and Justin Tournier bring energy and experience that complement the expertise of the current Board of Directors, and together we are looking forward to a productive 2025.
Become a KDCF Friend
Friends of the KDCF are community members willing to make an annual donation to help cover the operational costs of the Foundation.
By becoming a Friend, you can ensure the long-term sustainability of the KDCF while receiving a charitable tax receipt for your donation.
Contact one of our Directors to learn more about becoming a Friend, or email us at grants@kimberleyfoundation.ca
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