Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society grants
Public foundation in Vancouver, British Columbia · Website
- Given to charities in 2024
- $2.2 million
- Charities funded in 2024
- 35
- Typical gift (median)
- $23,000
How to apply
Accepts applications
- How
- Applications are accepted from schools and school boards (qualified donees) via an online application form. Non-school employees must contact their local school. For urgent needs, contact by phone (604-813-8673) or email (adoptaschool@vansunkidsfund.ca).
- Deadlines
- October 31, 2026
- What they fund
- Food, clothing, and basic necessities for children in need; items such as field trips, activities, mentoring, literacy, and technology are considered if designated donor funding is available.
- Where
- British Columbia
Summarized by AI from Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society's own website on October 18, 2026. Check their site before you apply, because programs and deadlines change. Read from: vansunkidsfund.ca/apply, vansunkidsfund.ca
Who Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society funded in 2024
The 15 largest of 35 gifts to registered charities.
- The Board of Education of School District No. 36 (Surrey)British Columbia$567,600
- The Board of Education of School District No. 39 (VancouverBritish Columbia$505,454
- The Board of Education of School District No. 42 (MapleBritish Columbia$181,800
- The Board of Education of School District No. 52 (PrinceBritish Columbia$108,000
- The Board of Education of School District No. 82 (CoastBritish Columbia$95,000
- The Board of Education of School District No. 41 (Burnaby)British Columbia$81,000
- The Board of Education of School District No. 91 (NechakoBritish Columbia$67,500
- The Board of Education of School District No. 68 (NanaimoBritish Columbia$52,080
- The Board of Education of School District No. 8 (KootenayBritish Columbia$52,000
- The Board of Education of School District No. 93 (ConseilBritish Columbia$50,000
- The Board of Education of School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)British Columbia$48,000
- The Board of Education of School District No. 71(ComoxBritish Columbia$39,500
- The Board of Education of School District No. 33 (ChilliwackBritish Columbia$35,000
- Strathcona Community Centre Association (1972)British Columbia$35,000
- The Board of Education of School District No. 34 (AbbotsfordBritish Columbia$33,530
Giving by year
| Year | Total given | Gifts | Median gift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 35 | $23,000 |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 34 | $14,500 |
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 41 | $12,500 |
| 2021 | $1.9 million | 31 | $17,000 |
| 2020 | $1.1 million | 22 | $12,500 |
What they told the CRA they do
- Adopt-a-school: issues grants to programs run by qualified donees (I.e. Schools boards community associations Children's charities) aimed at ensuring food security provision of clothing and other necessities as well as for mentorship programs sports programs and arts programs to needy students in British Columbia. Also provides grants to advance education by providing funding for books equipment and educational/technological aids.
Giving figures are gifts to registered charities (qualified donees) as Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society reported them in its T3010 returns to the Canada Revenue Agency, fiscal 2020 to 2024. Business number 119258374RR0001.
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