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.
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Our Purpose
Quadra Island Foundation exists to help Quadra Island thrive – culturally, socially and environmentally.
Our Mission
Making Island Life Better
Our Vision
A Caring Community that is Creative, Inclusive and Vibrant
Our Core Values
- Community Wellbeing: We believe a healthy community is engaged and interconnected and requires both social and cultural wellbeing and a thriving ecosystem.
- Collaboration: We believe in developing deep community connections and that the best ideas for addressing our challenges come from within the community. We are better together.
- Inclusive: We promote equity and embrace diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. All voices are vital to our island’s future.
- Integrity: We are trustworthy, transparent and accountable.
- Bold and Innovative: We believe it often takes bold and innovative thinking and action to find the imaginative solutions that spark lasting change.
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
Founded in 2020, the Quadra Island Foundation has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into strengthening the island’s community.
Our volunteer Board is committed to building strong connections across the local non-profit sector and supporting collaborative, community-driven initiatives.
As we grow, we are developing a locally sourced fund to support a wide range of community projects. In 2025, we expanded our charitable purposes, allowing us to work more directly with partner organizations to address local needs.
In 2026, this included administering a fund to help recruit a new doctor and keep a vital clinic open.
The Foundation’s future will continue to be shaped by the ideas, participation, and contributions of the community.
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.
