Our Vision
Uplifting
Established in 1936, the Victoria Foundation is Canada’s second-oldest community foundation and sixth largest of over 200 nation-wide. We manage charitable gifts from donors whose generosity allows us to create permanent, income-earning funds. The proceeds from these funds are then distributed as grants for charitable or educational purposes. Over the years, we have invested more than $373 million in people, projects and charitable organizations that strengthen communities in BC and throughout Canada.
Our purpose
The Victoria Foundation seeks to create a sense of belonging that inspires philanthropy, essential partnerships and collaboration and makes a lasting contribution to our community.
Our vision
Our vision is to make our community stronger and our shared quality of life better now and for the long term. By connecting visionary donors with causes that truly matter, we’re able to make positive changes in Greater Victoria and in communities across B.C. and Canada.
Our mission
Our mission is to strengthen community well-being by investing in people, opportunities and solutions.
What we stand for
Integrity
Transparency, accountability, strong ethics
Collaboration
Bringing like-minded groups/people together focused on meaningful change and impact
Impact
Harnessing new and forward-thinking approaches to philanthropy and partnerships in order to accelerate impact
Equity and Inclusion
Advocates for fairness, supporting equity deserving groups, embracing diverse ideas and perspectives
Sustainability
Championing long-term, effective solutions to systemic issues
Capacity Building
Helping create a financially strong and sustainable non-profit sector
Imagine Canada Accreditation
The Victoria Foundation was one of 17 organizations in Canada that received Imagine Canada Standards Accreditation in the pilot phase in 2012. We earned the “trustmark” of approval for our business practices in responsible self-governance, budget transparency and ethical fundraising. In the years since, we have continued to receive re-accreditation as a result of our ongoing compliance of the standards for membership.
