Community vitality has been our purpose, promise and passion since 2001 when The Community Foundation of Mississauga began connecting donors to community needs and opportunities. Together, we are building a strong and resilient place to live, work and play. When you make a gift to The Community Foundation of Mississauga, you join people from all walks of life who have one thing in common - the desire to make a lasting and positive difference in our community.

Your gift will continue to give, year after year, because it is part of a permanent endowment that is professionally managed by a team of community leaders, Foundation staff, and investment advisors. Earnings from the endowment are used to make grants in the community. To take a look at what an endowment is and how it creates a sustainable source of support for the causes you care about, here is a helpful overview:

About Endowments

With a gift to the Foundation, you may establish your own fund or contribute to an existing fund. Many donors create named funds, memorial funds or family funds. There are many types of funds to choose from, including one tailor made to suit your philanthropic interests. To learn more about the types of funds you can choose from, visit our link for Funds.

Kinds of Funds

Our community foundation has the expertise to accept many different ways of making a charitable gift to establish or add to your fund. Donors can choose a gift of cash, appreciated securities, insurance and much more. Our goal is to provide you with effective, efficient options and make establishing your fund easy. We are always available to answer your questions. We can meet with you in person or you can always call or email us. In the meantime, you can find information about some options for giving on our site.

Ways to Give

Working with donors, community foundations are having a powerful impact on building community vitality. For a general overview of how the Community Foundation of Mississauga can help you, here is a helpful introduction:

Introduction to the Community Foundation of Mississauga