Funds

This Fund will encourage others to follow the generous example set by Alan and Joyce McLean, and earnings are used for Community Impact Grants.

The Anniversary Fund supports local charities with projects addressing community needs in areas like youth, seniors, health, education, arts, environment, or social services.

The Anonymous Fund supports the Community Foundation’s vision to ensure a sustainable future and improve the quality of life in Greater Saint John.

The Bernice & Brian Mitchell Fund honours Bernice and Brian’s lifelong commitment to community. The Fund supports charitable initiatives in Greater Saint John focused on the arts, youth, and the unhoused.

The income from this fund will be used to support a range of activities including; education, social services, recreation, health, environment, and youth and seniors groups.

The Wilson family wanted to ensure that their father’s legacy of philanthropy would last forever and created an endowed fund, which continues to meet the ever-evolving needs of the Greater Saint John community.

In celebration of their 10th Anniversary, The Chapman Group Fund was established to support the mission and vision of the Community Foundation and provide impactful community grants in Greater Saint John.

In order to give back to the community, the Cook family of Saint John created a fund that supports the charity of their choice, along with a scholarship for UNBSJ students.

The Dr. J.P. and Anita McInerney Family Fund honors Dr. McInerney’s legacy in medicine and community service, providing grants to health, education, and social service charities in Saint John.

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 Gerry McMackin Fund, established in 2016, honors Gerry S. McMackin, K.C. for his support of the Greater Saint John Community Foundation. The fund supports various regional charitable causes, recognizing his contributions and promotion of the Foundation.

Donations to this fund are permanently endowed and annual earnings support the scope and breadth of our community’s needs. All funds stay local and support every corner of Greater Saint John.

The Jane Armstrong Earl and Lawrence Earl Fund, established in 2001, honors Jane, a renowned war correspondent, and Lawrence. It supports charities in Greater Saint John, preserving their legacy.

The Jim and Joyce Crosby Fund supports a wide range of charitable causes and continues the family's legacy of community involvement and philanthropy.

The Lian and Nichole Xuxu Fund was established by Nichole Xuxu in loving memory of her mother, Lian. The annual income will support local charities and non-profit organizations in the region, keeping her mother's memory alive through acts of community kindness.

The MacDonald Family Fund, established in 2005 by Earl and Beverly MacDonald, honors the memories of Margaret and Donna-Jean. Margaret, a dedicated community member, and Donna-Jean, a caring professional, both contributed to Saint John. This fund celebrates their legacy and supports local initiatives in their memory.