Oakville Community Foundation
Contact Information
Office Phone | 905-844-3562 |
Fax | 905-845-1395 |
info@theocf.org | |
Website | www.theocf.org |
Social Media | Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube |
Primary Contact | Gillian McLaren, Project Manager & Board Liaison; Phone: 905-844-3562 ext 307; Email: gillian@theocf.org |
Alternate Contact | Michael Salem, Director, Communications; Phone: 905-580-2164; Email: michael@theocf.org |
Volunteer Coordinator | Gillian McLaren |
Agency Information
Description (Agency) | A registered charity that receives and pools charitable gifts into permanent income-earning endowments that benefit and strengthen the community at large |
Legal Status | (51) Registered Charity |
Established | 1994 |
Primary Executive | Wendy Rinella, Chief Executive Officer; Email: wendy@theocf.org |
Funding | Donations |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Donor-Centric Giving -- Tailors giving opportunities to various donor preferences, including long-term, short-term, and legacy funds, giving circles, community initiatives, and impact investing Community Impact Research -- Conducts research to identify current and emerging community needs and collaborates to develop impactful solutions Comprehensive Granting -- Supports a wide range of charitable activities, including healthcare, social services, environment, community development, arts, culture, fitness, and heritage Flexible Giving -- Adapts to donors' preferences for immediate or future giving, offering options to build Donor Advised Funds over time or through lump sums or staggered contributions Community Initiatives -- Furthers community support through in-house programs like the Community Classroom, GIVEOakville, and the Halton Youth Collective Program (click here for more information on local initiatives) Multi-Charity Support -- Enables donations to benefit multiple charities, leading to increased annual returns through an investment pool Infrastructure for Giving -- Provides the necessary framework for community participation in charity granting, impact investments, and educational awards Supportive Tools -- Offers services such as same-day support, logo creation, fundraising assistance, and research to aid charitable giving Community Needs Assessment -- Conducts research and collaborates with other organizations to identify the most pressing community needs and empower Fundholders and donors with informed decisions (click here to explore research reports) National to Local Philanthropy -- Part of a network of 191 community foundations and collaborates with Community Foundations of Canada to localize national funding and ideas |
Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served | Oakville |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Call for information on how to donate funds |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Site Information
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | North Service Rd E and Iroquois Shore Rd |
Physical Access | Not Accessible |
Categories and Classification
Service Categories | Program Development Funds ; Public Foundations ; Social Sciences and Humanities Research |