Quadra Island Foundation
We are a public, charitable foundation established to support a more resilient and self-reliant community.
A key part of the foundation’s work is collaborating with groups and individuals to encourage donations (often through wills and estates) as part of a permanent fund. Income generated from ethically-sourced investments is distributed as grants to eligible charities and activities to enhance community quality of life and to protect our natural environment.
As a registered charity, the foundation provides tax receipts for donations.
The local all-volunteer board of directors and community-based grant committee engages community members to identify local needs and to inspire generosity to meet those needs. The grants committee reviews funding applications and advises the board on how best to support community projects.
Preparations for Quadra Island’s First Vital Signs Report
The Quadra Island Foundation is about to start accumulating the baseline data that will enable it to produce a Vital Signs Report for Quadra Island and the rest of Area C.
QIF Distributes $110,000 to Four Local Organizations
Thanks to the Community Prosperity Fund, QIF will distribute $110,000 to support four important organizations on Quadra to address poverty reduction and social inclusion.
Request for applications: Executive Director for QIF
Quadra Island Foundation is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as the Executive Director on a part-time basis for one year, with a possibility of extension.
Call for Nominations: QIF Board of Directors
The Quadra Island Foundation Board is looking for dynamic, community-minded individuals interested in working to better the lives of everyone on Quadra.
Giving
The Quadra Island Foundation is a public, charitable foundation established to support a more resilient and self-reliant community.
A key part of the foundation’s work is collaborating with groups and individuals to encourage donations (often through wills and estates) as part of a permanent fund. Income generated from ethically-sourced investments is distributed as grants to eligible charities and activities to enhance community quality of life and to protect our natural environment.
Granting
Quadra Island Foundation grants support a wide range of community initiatives and local charitable organizations to make our community an even better place to live.
From funding for community health and affordable housing to environmental protection, education, agriculture, the arts, culture and heritage, recreation, community safety and more, our grants benefit Quadra Islanders by helping to create a more vibrant, resilient and thriving community.
Community Involvement
In its first year, Quadra Island Foundation raised approximately $33,000. Our volunteer board is now working to build a permanent endowment fund that will provide grants for future projects to help Quadra Island continue to thrive.
Community members are welcome to discuss opportunities to become foundation members, serve on committees, volunteer for the organization, and encourage other members of the community to get involved and support the Quadra Island Foundation.
Thank You, CCCU!
A partnership grant from the Coastal Community Credit Union helped to pay for this website. See a list of other financial contributors here.
Recent News
Neighbourhood Small Grants funded Community Centre bus stop is now complete
The newly constructed Bus Shelter at the Community Centre is now ready to be enjoyed. Although there are still a couple of things left to do, the project is 98% complete. We will wait for better weather to finish the ceiling and some landscaping work. The idea of the...
Request for applications: Executive Director for Quadra Island Foundation
The Quadra Island Foundation (QIF) exists to help Quadra Island thrive – culturally, socially and environmentally. It was established as a public, charitable foundation to support a more resilient and self-reliant community and works to help preserve and enhance the...
Quadra Island Foundation distributes $110,000 to four local organizations through the Government of British Columbia’s Community Prosperity Fund
We're pleased to announce that thanks to the Community Prosperity Fund, Quadra Island Foundation will distribute $110,000 to support four important organizations on Quadra to address poverty reduction and social inclusion. The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25...