Financial Track Record

Edmonton Community Foundation's exemplary record of matching donor areas of interest with community needs and opportunities over the long term has resulted in more than $100 million being distributed in support of charitable initiatives over the past 20 years.

For the year ended December 31, 2008:

  • Total value of funds: $220.5 million
  • Received in contributions: $24.6 million
  • New funds created: 52
  • Total number of funds: 602
  • Total distributions to charitable causes: $10.2 million
  • Return on pooled investments: -14.70% (net of average custodian and investment counsel fees)
  • Annualized return since 1989: 7.59% (gross of fees)
  • Net administration costs in 2008: 0.60% of the average market value of all funds (excluding custodian and investment counsel fees)

The Foundation’s annual reports offer annual financial highlights. The financial statements offer detailed financial information.