The Killarney Foundation
P.O. BOX 1180Killarney, MB R0K 1G0
Registered Charitable Number: 119240463 RR0001
Manitoba Region: Southwest
Mission
To be a catalyst for strengthening community well-being, now and for future generations, by promoting philanthropy, creating partnerships and supporting diverse charitable organizations.
Description
Permanent fund providing grants from annual income earned with a broad range of grant-making activities governed by a local board of its residents.
Board
- Rick Pauls, Chairperson
- Janice Smith
- Brett Skeoch
- Matt Nichol
- Laurie Campbell
- David Jones
- Edward Dow
Staff
- Jackie Mitchell, Treasurer
- Shelley Vandenberghe, Secretary
Foundation Funds
| General Fund | Benefits entire community – sole discretion with Board of Directors |
| Killarney Beautification Fund | Improve physical appearance of community |
| High School Scholarship Fund | Assist education costs for both universities and technical colleges |
| Killarney Hospital Fund | Provide equipment to assist in the betterment of health care in community |
| JAV David Museum | Assist in preserving heritage of community |
| Lakeland Regional Library Fund | Provide funds for equipment and books |
| Killarney Minor Sports Fund | Assist in recreational activities to ensure accessibility to all in community |
| Turtle Mountain Flywheel Club Fund | Preserve farm machinery and promote history of farming in area |
| Killarney Food Bank Fund | Provide assistance to low-income families |
| Killarney Meals on Wheels Fund | Provide home delivery of nutritional food to seniors and other house-bound persons |
| Marringhurst Historical Society Fund | Restoration and upkeep of Marringhurst Manor |
| Killarney Legion Peace Gardens Camp Fund | Assist youth to attend various sport training programs |
| Killarney School Band Fund | Provide bursary plus purchase large instruments when needed |
| Killarney Lakeside Golf Club Fund | To assist project which enhance and maintain the golf club facility |
| Killarney Beautification Fund | For the beautification of the Town of Killarney |