About Us

 

Our Story

The Bulkley Valley Community Foundation (BVCF) was founded in 1990 at the request of the Town of Smithers Economic Development Committee as a non-profit, charitable society.  We provide opportunities for the communities of Kitwanga, the Hazeltons, Upper Skeena communities, Witset, Smithers, Telkwa, Houston, Topley, Granisle, and their adjacent rural areas by awarding grants to local organizations and learning awards to students with income generated through responsibly managed donations and legacies. 

What We Do

Directors and Staff

Our Board of Directors and staff are responsible for overall policies and practices of the Foundation. We govern  grant making, learning awards, investing and outreach.

Initiatives

The BVCF works from Topley to Kitwanga to draw upon gifts of ideas, money, time and energy to build healthy, vibrant and livable communities.

Grants & Learning Awards

BVCF provides grants and learning awards aligning with our strategic plan and in our fields of interest.

Future Focus

The strategic plan guides the direction of the BVCF for the next five years.

Creating opportunities for donors to support local initiatives, organizations and individuals

The purpose of the Bulkley Valley Community Foundation is to create opportunities for donors to support local initiatives, organizations and individuals to improve the quality of life throughout our communities.

All Current Campaigns

Directors and Staff

 

Our Board of Directors is responsible for overall policies and practices of the Foundation. We govern grant making, learning awards and community outreach. Deb Camenzind provides administrative services.  Our goal is to create opportunities for donors to support local initiatives, organizations and individuals to improve the quality of life throughout our communities.  More info about our members here

In Endowments

BVCF establishes permanent endowment funds to generate income in perpetuity.

Grants Awarded

To diverse organizations across the Bulkley Valley

Years +

The BVCF has awarded grants since the early 1990’s. Our funds come from interest earned on donations from many generous individual and business donors.

Learning Awards

BVCF has assisted 130 graduates with post secondary expenses.

Your Donations Make a HUGE Impact.

Net Assets

2018

  • Endowment Funds 21% 21%
  • Education Awards 10% 10%
  • Management 10% 10%
  • Organization Growth 23% 23%

2019

  • ENDOWMENT FUNDS 30% 30%
  • Education Awards 12% 12%
  • Management 10% 10%
  • Organization Growth 33% 33%

2020

  • ENDOWMENT FUNDS 68% 68%
  • Education Awards 21% 21%
  • Management 10% 10%
  • Organization Growth 44% 44%

2021

  • ENDOWMENT FUNDS 89% 89%
  • Education Awards 27% 27%
  • Management 10% 10%
  • Organization Growth 66% 66%

The Bulkley Valley Community Foundation accepts financial donations and invests them, so that the money earns interest, every year, forever.  For detailed financial information see the current financial report in the link below.