Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation grants
Private foundation in Banff, Alberta · Website
- Given to charities in 2024
- $2.5 million
- Charities funded in 2024
- 17
- Typical gift (median)
- $45,000
How to apply
Accepts applications
- How
- Send a brief introductory letter to info@Pauwfoundation.com including your organization's mission/mandate and details about the project/activity and how it aligns with their vision. The team will be in touch to determine fit and guide you through the funding selection process.
- Deadlines
- Considers funding requests throughout the year.
- What they fund
- Education, health and wellness, and community development; active and healthy lifestyles; mountain culture, education, and recreation; social service networks; visitor experience; and public infrastructure/active transportation.
- Where
- Bow Valley
Summarized by AI from Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation's own website on October 18, 2026. Check their site before you apply, because programs and deadlines change. Read from: pauwfoundation.com/donation-requests, pauwfoundation.com/our-funding, pauwfoundation.com
Who Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation funded in 2024
The 15 largest of 17 gifts to registered charities.
- Canadian Rockies Regional Division No 12Alberta$1,003,000
- YWCA BanffAlberta$550,000
- Banff Canmore Community FoundationAlberta$263,000
- Rocky Mountain AdaptiveAlberta$155,000
- Take Me Outside -Outdoor EducationAlberta$100,000
- Spirit NorthAlberta$100,000
- The Howl ExperienceAlberta$75,000
- The Souther Francophone Education RegioAlberta$56,000
- Bow Valley Connections CentreAlberta$45,000
- Ralph Connor Memorial United ChurchAlberta$35,591
- Peter and Catherine Whyte Foundation- WManitoba$30,000
- Canmore Community Cruiser Bike Share SoAlberta$30,000
- St.george's-In-The-Pines Anglican Church OAlberta$25,000
- Canadian Mountain Arts Foundation (ArAlberta$21,550
- Banff Child Care CentreAlberta$16,500
Where the money went in 2024
- Alberta16 charities, $2.5 million
- Manitoba1 charity, $30,000
Giving by year
| Year | Total given | Gifts | Median gift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 17 | $45,000 |
| 2023 | $2 million | 13 | $47,400 |
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 13 | $50,000 |
| 2021 | $967,400 | 7 | $22,467 |
| 2020 | $387,100 | 4 | $76,805 |
| 2019 | $437,900 | 8 | $11,025 |
What they told the CRA they do
- The goal of the Pauw Foundation is to reinvest in Banff supporting projects that contribute to a more active vibrant and happy community of Banff.
Giving figures are gifts to registered charities (qualified donees) as Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation reported them in its T3010 returns to the Canada Revenue Agency, fiscal 2019 to 2024. Business number 860527381RR0001.
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