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 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
Support the Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation during the 2022 Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge. is your opportunity to help your community foundation grow exponentially. Gifts made to PMAF's General Community Fund between November 14-20 will be "stretched” through the combined efforts of the Manitoba government and The Winnipeg Foundation – increasing the amount PMAF foundation receives. Thanks to your donations, PMAF is able to support a wide variety of community projects throughout the Municipality. Contact a board member for more information, or visit Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge – Endow Manitoba (endowmb.org).
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 |
| Community of Darlingford Fund |
Provides financial support for charitable groups in the Community of Darlingford and area |
| Darlingford Cemetery Fund |
Provides funds dedicated to upkeep and repair of the Darlingford Cemetery |
| Darlingford Memorial Park Inc. Fund |
Provides funds dedicated to maintenance and enhancements to Darlingford's Memorial Park |
| Ken Warelis Memorial Fund |
Provides an annual post-secondary scholarship in the field of agriculture to students from the Municipality of Pembina |
| Manitou Community Swimming Pool Fund |
Supports the Manitou Community Swimming Pool, providing summer recreation for residents and visitors from around Southern Manitoba |
| Manitou Cemetery Fund |
Provides funds dedicated to upkeep and repair of the Manitou Cemetery |
| Maxwell-Bowler Scholarship Fund |
Provides an annual $2,000 scholarship to a deserving graduate from the area |
| Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation Scholarship Fund |
Provides an annual scholarship to a deserving graduate from the area |
| St. Luke's Pembina Crossing Church Cemetery Fund |
Provides funds dedicated to upkeep and repair of St. Luke's Church Cemetery |
More information about the Foundation can be found on the Endow Manitoba Community Foundations website or on Facebook.
Current Board Members
| Thor Thorleifson - Chair |
| Tracie Moores - Vice Chair |
| Lorne Schultz - Treasurer |
| Charissa Dobson - Secretary |
| Ray Keen - Director |
| Travis Long - Director |
| Murdoch B. Dobson (Barrie) - Director |
