Elkhorn and Area Foundation
Box 25Elkhorn, MB R0M 0N0
Registered Charitable Number: 89795 1190 RR0001
Manitoba Region: Southwest
Mission
The foundation is established to ensure in perpetuity:
- The preservation and advancement of the quality of life in the community;
- The assistance of the community in responding to today’s challenges and meeting emerging needs of now and the future;
- The protection and development of assets, including human, physical and heritage, including but not restricting the generality of the foregoing: cultural, recreational, education, health care, heritage, environmental and other charitable purposes.
Description
The Elkhorn and Area Foundation Inc. continues to attract new gifts of capital and continues to provide grants to qualified donees for community projects.
Board
- Brenda Orr – Chair
- Teresa Sanheim – Vice-Chair
- Marcy Rowan – Treasurer
- Alanna Martin
- Jill Canart
- Linda Clarke
- Michael Stevenson
- Steven Malcolm
- Bill Bickerton
Recent Grants
2020
| Elkhorn School Music Program – Ukeleles | $700 |
| Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District – Apple tree give away for grade 5 students | $800 |
| Virden Spray Park – New spray park | $1500 |
| Cromer Recreation Center – Hall renovations | $1500 |
| Elkhorn Cemetery Association – Permanent grave markers for unidentified gravesites | $2000 |
| Elkhorn Elks Foundation – Round tables for hall | $3000 |
| Arts Mosaic – Celebrate MB150 mural at Elkhorn Museum | $4000 |
| Elkhorn Museum Restoration Club – Restore 1906 Kirkella Church, phase 2 | $4000 |
| Elkhorn School Band – 5 new trumpets and clarinets | $5000 |
| McAuley Community Association – Tables and chairs for new hall | $5000 |
| Virden & District Health Auxilliary – IV Baxter Pump for Virden Hospital | $5000 |
| MB Antique Automobile Museum (Elkhorn) – Air ventilation system | $10,000 |
| Elkhorn Early Learning Center – Toy storage, tables & chairs, lockers, general storage | $15,000 |
| Elkhorn Ag Society – Appliances, outdoor furniture for new building and irrigation for new trees | $15,000 |