Morris Area Foundation Inc

Box 282
Morris, MB R0G 1K0

Registered Charitable Number: 880296413RR0001
Manitoba Region: South Central

Mission

The Morris Area Foundation partners with donors to build permanent endowment funding from which projects of the entire Rural Municipality and Town of Morris are supported.

Description

The foundation supports projects related to community enhancement such as family well being, development of children, youth and senior programs, education, recreation and culture and health. A contribution to the Foundation lasts forever, while the interest earned from the contribution is invested back into the community.

Board

  • Del Stevenson – President
  • Curtis Evenson – Vice President
  • Shelley Stupnisky – Secretary
  • Midge Anderson – Treasurer
  • Bruce Gregory – Director
  • Egon Grossman – Director
  • Dennis Matthies – Director
  • Brendan Hoepner – Director
  • Mel Baxter – Town of Morris Representative
  • Mervin Dueck – R.M. of Morris Representative

Foundation Funds

Morris Area Community Endowment Fund This is a community endowment fund that partners with donors and grants to qualified organization in the RM of Morris and the Town of Morris.

Recent Grants

2018 Grants – Total $5,300

Recipients

Rosenort Community Centre Westfield Park Walking Trail
Valley Agricultural Society Replacement doors on the heavy and light horse barns
Valley Regional Library Accessible public washroom
Manitoba Women’s Institute Manitoba Rural Women’s Day – Exploring Rural Health Care in Morris

Grant Deadline

Third Friday of every October.

Foundation Highlights

2018 Grants

Del Stevenson, MAF President and Board Secretary Shelley Stupnisky present Darren Plett, Chairperson and Derek Loewen Board Member of the Rosenort Community Centre an award to assist in the development of their “Westfield Park Walking Trail”