2007 Funds
As a flexible and secure vehicle for philanthropy, the Community Foundation of Ottawa is pleased to work with those who wish to give something of enduring value to the community. All of our funds are pooled into an ever-growing, permanent endowment guaranteeing that a gift to the Community Foundation, no matter the amount or form, is a gift that will continue giving for many years to come – forever, in fact.
We wish to thank all of our donors for entrusting the Community Foundation of Ottawa with the care of their funds. to see a list of all the funds currently held at the Community Foundation of Ottawa. Funds established in 2007 are listed in bold.
2007 Deferred Gifts
We wish to acknowledge donors who have advised the Community Foundation of Ottawa that they are planning to leave a future gift through their estates. to see a list of the Foundation's Deferred Gifts. Those established in 2007 are listed in bold.
Bequests: Gifts in a will are the most common way that individuals provide for a future gift to the Community Foundation of Ottawa. The Foundation works with many lawyers and notaries to ensure that the wording used in the will is appropriate to carry out the donor’s wishes.
Insurance: The gift of a life insurance policy can be a convenient way to make a substantial charitable gift for a relatively modest annual cost. Donors can use a paid-up policy they no longer need, or purchase a new policy. Donors may assign ownership of the policy to the Community Foundation of Ottawa for tax savings today, or simply change the policy’s beneficiary to defer this benefit to their estate.
Donor Stories
The K.C. Whalen Fund
A Donor-Advised Fund established in 2006 through the BMO Financial Group's Supporting Your Community program.
My name is Kelda.
I'm fighting Dystonia.
I have Dystonia, a neurological disorder that causes my body to twist and distort itself into abnormal positions. Since 1996, I've had twelve neurosurgeries to try to defeat this affliction. It has yet to be overcome.
But I am not a quitter.
For over ten years, I've participated in every local fundraiser I can find to combat Dystonia.
One day, my banker suggested there might be a way I could do more. he recommended endowing a fund at the Community Foundation of Ottawa, which will provide funding for as long as it takes to fight the condition.
Now my fund will be working as hard as I am to battle the debilitating effects of Dystonia.
The Bhargava Family Foundation
A Donor-Advised Fund established in 2006.
My name is Nalin.
This is my family.
Like many immigrant families, we share the same story. Many people come here with nothing, working to stake out a better life.
After some generations, appreciation for what we've achieved turns into a deep desire to give back to the community and be counted as a contributor.
That's what my father taught us.
He said: "Anybody can become an expert at looking after themselves, their own needs, their own wants; the real genius lies in looking after others."
Our fund at the Community Foundation, and our work on the Maharajah's Ball, are allowing us to fulfill that dream. Through it, we are staking out a better life for everyone around us.
The Lynn and
John Graham Family Fund
A Donor-Advised Fund established in 2005.
My name is Lynn.
This is my husband, John.
My father's footprints are deeply embedded in my hometown. It seems like he's everybody's hero, everywhere he's been. But no one looks up to him as much as I do. It makes me very proud to think of my dad starting up the London Community Foundation. I was only ten at the time, but it's been extraordinary to witness all the fruits of his labour over the years.
So, now it's our turn. John's and mine. With our family fund at the Community Foundation of Ottawa, we have the chance to leave our family's footprints on this community. Ones I hope our kids will look to as they go off to make their own mark on the world.
The Doug Williams Fund
A Donor-Advised Fund established in 2005. This Fund will become an unrestricted Community Fund after Doug's lifetime.
My name is Doug.
My work with CIDA takes me all over North Africa, the Middle East and various other regions. It’s given me a unique perspective on the world, and on the role of community in the lives of individuals. It’s also made me value my own community more than ever.
I’ve always tried to do my part to contribute to society, whether it was through local volunteer work or helping agencies like Canadian Crossroads International and CUSO. With my current job and family commitments, it’s become easier to give back through charitable donations. My new fund at the Community Foundation will allow me to really be involved in funding projects in areas that interest me, like international development and the arts. But I’m not interested in monument building. I don’t want my interests to be wedded to the fund beyond my lifetime. After I’m gone, I have every confidence that the Community Foundation will use it to support the most pressing needs in my community’s future.
