Imagine giving your community a gift that will last forever. We work with donors and professional advisors to assess the needs within Guelph and surrounding community. We select organizations across all sectors and grant money on an ongoing basis to better the community.DONOR ENGAGEMENTWe work with donors and help them plan and realize their philanthropic goals, matching their interests and concerns with community needs and organizations. We help them find innovative and responsible ways to give their investments lasting impact. We build endowments and create legacies.GRANTINGWe grant funds to the widest possible range of organizations and initiatives. Whether it is sending hundreds of children to camp, planting trees, awarding youth for academic achievement, or supporting a program for young parents, The Guelph Community Foundation is here to help good people do great things in the community.LEADERSHIPWe bring people together from all parts of the community to stimulate new ideas, build participation, and strengthen community philanthropy. We identify long-term needs and opportunities.