Together we can improve our communities. We can make a difference!
Despite another year of Covid disruption, the Morris Area Foundation (MAF) has again made significant progress.
The Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge held in November has broken MAF’s previous records, with both the number of donors and the amount of monetary gifts. Raising over $41,000, MAF’s general community endowment fund has grown to just over half million dollars thanks to the generous support received.
The Foundation’s new accounting system is now in place thanks to the support of Endow Manitoba. We much appreciate the new laptop and software as well as set up and training provided by the Endow Manitoba team.
Recognizing the need to build a fund, wherein the interest earned will help to cover the expenses of operating a growing community foundation, has prompted the Board to start a new Admin Support Endowment Fund. Income from this fund will be used to assist with MAF administration costs.
We greatly appreciate the support we have and continue to receive from Endow Manitoba, both financially as well as advice and assistance with board and accounting responsibilities.
This coming year we plan on expanding the board with more diversification in age and geography. Board training is planned in the fall of 2022 for new as well as current members.
The work of a community foundation is ever evolving. However, the work of a community foundation is also here forever. Growth does not happen all at once but is driven by small steps as the MAF board strives to become a trusted, reliable, and predictable source of funding to assist in meeting community needs.
If you do not have a lot to give financially, volunteering can be just as valuable as a monetary gift. Volunteers are needed to create awareness of the Foundation, serve as board or committee members, and carry on MAF’s day-to-day operations.
Click here to see a copy of our 2021 Annual Report
Click here to see a copy of our 2021 Financial Statement
