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Happy Holidays

The team at Niagara Community Foundation

Posted Dec 8th, 2025 in News

To our Donors, Fundholders, Charity Partners, Volunteers and Ambassadors,

"25 years of NCF!"

This was our tagline this year as we celebrated our quarter century anniversary. It was a year full of celebrations, recognitions, partnerships, milestones and growth. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for all your support as we marked 25 years of philanthropy in Niagara.

25 year of NCF has resulted in:

  • ENDOWEMENT: Growing from $200,000 to surpassing $97M in assets
  • EMPOWERMENT: Granting $9000 in our first year to over $4.5M in 2025
  • EXCELLENCE: Partnering with a handful of organizations, to receiving the 2025 Community Partner Award presented by AFP Golden Horseshoe at the National Philanthropy Day Celebration

This has all been made possible because of YOU. It is thanks of the 400+ fundholders, countless volunteers and constellation of community partners that together, we are able to turn intent into impact here in Niagara. THANK YOU!

As we wrap up this year, we invite you to take a trip down memory lane with our interactive online timeline on our website and a video going through a collection of photos from throughout the years. Thank you for being a part of the NCF community and cheers to the next 25!

Year End Giving Timeline

  • Gifts by credit card can be accepted ONLINE until December 31st at 11:59 p.m.
  • Gifts of Cheque may be made, payable to Niagara Community Foundation. If you are directing to a specific Fund, please indicate the Fund Name in the ‘memo’ area of the Cheque. All cheques must be postmarked December 31, 2025 to receive a tax receipt in 2025.
    • Please note: Due to unpredictable postal services, we encourage donors to drop off cheques in person at your earliest convenience to ensure it is received. Our staff will be happy to meet you outside the office building if parking is a concern. Please call ahead and we will be sure to assist you. 301-8 Church Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3B3| 905-684-8688
  • Donations of Securities by no later than 4 p.m. on December 17, 2025

Please note that our office will be closed from December 24th to January 2nd. For any urgent, time-sensitive matters, please email Bryan Rose directly at bryan.rose@niagaracommunityfoundation.org

Thank you again for your ongoing support.

From all of us at NCF, Happy Holidays!