Funds

Annual income from The Bob McVicar Saint John Heritage Conservation Fund will be granted to the City of Saint John to support projects that enhance Heritage Conservation Areas designated under the City’s Heritage Conservation By-Law.

The Gail B. Kaye Fund, established in 2011 by her family, honors Gail's passion for history, art, and Loyalist heritage. The fund supports community initiatives, preserving her legacy of cultural appreciation and dedication to Saint John.

The Harbour Passage Fund, established in 2004, supports the ongoing development of Saint John’s Harbour Passage trail.

The Jervis Bay-Ross Memorial Park Fund supports the park’s maintenance, including landscaping and lighting. The park, opened in 1990, honors the sinking of the HMS Jervis Bay and was funded by Rev. James Ross and the Royal Canadian Legion.

This fund supports the maintenance of the Naval Memorial along Harbour Passage, commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic and honoring those who served at sea. It also funds the HCapt(N) Noël Kinsella Memorial Bursary, awarded to post-secondary students who are or were members of HMCS Brunswicker or a New Brunswick-based Royal Canadian Sea Cadet unit.

The Professional Visual Artists Fund, established in 2005, supports aspiring visual artists in Greater Saint John. Created through community fundraisers, the fund provides annual financial support to help foster and grow the local arts scene.

The Saint John Arts Centre Fund supports the long-term growth and development of the arts in Greater Saint John with annual earnings helping fund the Centre’s needs and initiatives, fostering creativity and community connections.

The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Fund preserves and shares Saint John’s Jewish history through exhibits, archives, and outreach, fostering understanding of Jewish culture and contributions to the community.

The Saint John Theatre Company “Staging the Future” Fund was established to ensure the long-term sustainability of theatre arts in Saint John. Supporting creative projects and operations, this fund helps develop local talent, grow the professional theatre industry, and enrich the community through dynamic performances.

Annual earning from this Fund support a variety of arts and culture initiatives in Greater Saint John.

Established by the Turnbull (NB) Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, this fund supports aviation education in New Brunswick and preserves Saint John’s rich aviation heritage while inspiring future generations.

Created in 2013, this fund supports the ongoing care of the Wesleyan Burial Ground. Managed by The Community Foundation, it ensures the site’s preservation and dignity for future generations.

Created in 2013, this fund supports the ongoing care of the Wesleyan Burial Ground to ensure the site’s preservation and dignity for future generations.