Huronia Community Foundation

Why HCF

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You can trust us. We are the only federally incorporated public charitable foundation with professional staff in Simcoe County and Southern Georgian Bay. We are part of the Community Foundation Canada family founded in 1921 and we have provided over $3.5 million in local grants and scholarships since 2001.

Our foundation helps support the arts, culture, youth, seniors, scholarships, the environment and more. You can truly support your passion. Your gift can be added to existing endowment funds or you can create your own.

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Donor Stories

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John Coull Music Fund

John MacLaren Coull – A military veteran of the Royal Scots prior to immigrating to Canada in 1957. Longtime music department head at various ...

Lorraine Ironside Memorial Fund

Lorraine spent near the entirety of her life caring for people. From Canadian Mothercraft in her early adult years, she transitioned into Nursing, w ...

Councillor Richard Hinton Memorial Fund

Councillor Hinton began his career at the age of 18, becoming one of the youngest retailers of Texaco Canada by purchasing the sta ...

Gil Robillard Family Fund

Established to honor Gil Robillard and his passion for the foundation. Supports the mission of the HCF. ...

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Grants

Every year HCF provides grants to a number of local charities and organizations. Our Grants Committee carefully selects recipients based on the needs of our community. The VitalSigns® report has been integral in helping to make informed decisions on where our community needs the most assistance. See our recent grants and donations.

Hospice Huronia

Cheque presented to Hospice Huronia to be used towards beds at the new residential Hospice from Tom & Lucie Gy, Helen Dubeau and Leah Gignac Funds. Cathy Greer, Barbara Jones,

YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

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Making an Impact

See the impact our donors make possible through grants to local charities, community organizations, schools, and more!

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Community Events

Smart Giving

Huronia Community Foundation has provided over $3.5 million in local grants, project funding and scholarships to our community since 2001. HCF combines our invested endowment funds with sister foundations in Toronto and Niagara Falls to allow for the best investment returns in today’s market. We work with qualified investment professionals, provide you with an annual report and an audited statement.

Planned Giving

Many people want to help others but just don’t have the money to do so. Leaving a bequest in a will is the ideal solution. People who have been actively involved in their community like to leave something in their will for charity. It is a way of sharing one’s good fortune with those who have been less fortunate, or of repaying an organization that has made a difference to your life.

Tax Planning

Here is a way to create innovative, comprehensive financial plans that take care of your family and friends, help you avoid taxes, and reflect the values that are important in your life. You can realize personal as well as financial benefits by making charitable giving part of your financial plan. Charitable giving can generate significant tax benefits in both annual and estate tax situations. You may think that your resources are not sufficient to consider charitable giving… there are a number of creative ways to make a gift that is compatible with your personal and financial circumstances.