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Building A Legacy For Your Community

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Building A Legacy For Your Community

Why People Choose Community Foundations

The earnings from this fund are used to give grants to a wide range of area groups.

Transparent and Reputable Stewards

We are transparent and reputable stewards of region resources, committed to being accountable, accessible and responsive.

Bring The Region Together

We believe that diversity is strength, so we bring the entire region together to stimulate new ideas, build participation and strengthen community philanthropy.

Personal & Flexible Service

We provide highly personal and flexible service, accepting a wide variety of assets and offering donors maximum tax advantage.

Provide Grants

We take a broad and inclusive view of what a region is, and provide grants to the widest possible range of organizations and initiatives.

Current Grant Recipients

Helping support our community

Morris & District Centennial Museum

A grant of $1,000 was awarded to the Morris & District Centennial Museum to assist with badly ne ...

Willow Park Committee

Willow Park Committee received a contribution of $5,000 to assist in their aim to revitalize the exi ...

Red River Wellness Committee

Established in 2021 to enhance and strengthen outdoor recreation facilities within the Town of Morri ...

Red River Valley Food Bank

The Red River Valley Food Bank received a grant of $500 to add a portable HEPA air purifier to their ...

Morris Early Learning Centre

With their mission to help children reach their full developmental potential and to be inclusive, th ...

Lowe Farm Community Centre District

The Lowe Farm Community Centre District whose purpose is to provide recreational and cultural servic ...

Morris Manor

The Morris Manor was granted $1,000 to assist in the update of the existing florescent lighting to n ...

Morris Community Gardens

The Morris Community Gardens group received $1,000 to assist in the replacement of 6 aging wooden ra ...

Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge 2024

What are COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS? Community foundations are charitable organizations built over time through gifts donated by various community members and organizations. These gifts are then pooled and permanently invested through trusted institutions. Each year, a portion of the interest earned on these investments is granted back to support your local

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2023 Annual Report

The Gift that truly keeps on giving to your community! Again this year, the MAF Board is overwhelmed by the support the foundation has received. In 2023, donors contributed over $80,000 to the General Endowment Fund, our Administration Fund, Health and Wellness Fund, The Mike Hesford Music Fund and the

May 8,2024 0

Granting Awards Celebration – 2023

On Tuesday, December 5th @ 7pm at Morris Multiplex, the MAF will host our Annual Granting Awards Celebration. The recipients of the 2023 MAF Granting program will be announced as well as other important developments. All welcome! Join us for our 2023 grant presentation! Learn about some past successful MAF

Dec 4,2023 0

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The Morris Area Foundation Inc.

PO Box 282, Morris, MB R0G 1K0

204-712-0538

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Local Organization

We are a local organization with deep roots in the region and part of a nationwide movement whose support we build and share.

Multiply The Impact

We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts.