PMAF is a proud member of Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
Mission Statement:
To administer a perpetual fund designed to benefit the communities within the Rural Municipality of Pembina by identifying community priorities and assisting local charities and worthwhile projects.What is a Community Foundation?
A community foundation is a philanthropic organization established and primarily as a permanent collection of endowed funds, the earnings of which are used for the long term benefit of a geographically defined community.
A community foundation is an independent tax exempt, incorporated body and cannot be controlled directly or indirectly by government at any level, corporations, associations and their members or individuals.
Pembina - Manitou Area Foundation
The Pembina - Manitou Area Foundation Inc. was incorporated August 6, 1997. It is officially registered with Revenue Canada as a tax exempt Public Foundation and has been allotted a charitable registration number.
The governing body is composed of area volunteers that represent the communities within the Pembina Municipality.
This Foundation is structured primarily as a permanent collection of funds which are invested and earnings used to fund local charities and address community priorities.
How can you give?
A gift to the Foundation is an ongoing expression of gratitude to one's community and represents a desire to benefit future generations.
You may contribute in several different ways:
- a gift or pledge of money
- a bequest in a will
- a gift of life insurance naming the Foundation as beneficiary
- a gift in memory of a relative or friend
- a multi-year pledge
- an interest free loan for a specific period
The Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation has the following funds:
| General Community Fund |
Funded by general donations, provides financial support for recreational, cultural, and other charitable groups in the Pembina- Manitou Area.
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| Ken Warelis Memorial Fund |
Provides financial scholarships to agricultural students from the Municipality of Pembina
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| Manitou Community Swimming Pool Fund |
Supports the Manitou Community Swimming Pool, providing summer recreation for residents and visitors from around Southern Manitoba
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| Community of Darlingford Fund |
Provides financial support for charitable groups in the Community of Darlingford and area
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| Darlingford Memorial Park Inc. |
Maintenance and enhancements to Darlingford's Memorial Park
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| Joyce Bowler-Maxwell and Elwin and Ethel Bowler (Rinn) Scholarship | Annual Scholarships, starting at $2,000 per year, for deserving graduating students from the area. |
More information about the Foundation can be found on the Endow Manitoba Community Foundations website or find them on Facebook.
Current Board Members
| Shannon Holenski |
| Lorne Shultz |
| Murdoch B. Dobson (Barrie) |
| Charissa Dobson |
| Ray Keen |
| Travis Long |
| Robert Selby |
| Thor Thorleifson |
| Sheralee Forsyth |
To Donate Please mail to:
Pembina - Manitou Area Foundation Inc.Box 535
Manitou, MB
R0G 1G0
If you are a community group that would like to apply for funding, please fill out an application form and send to: lorne.schultz@pmafoundation.ca or the mailing address above. Application deadline for 2021 is February 22nd.
