We are a local organization with deep roots in the community.

• Founded in 1983 as Heritage Windsor.

• What we do for our community?• Promote philanthropy and build connections between donors and

community projects.

• Make financial grants to a wide range of charities.

• Act as a catalyst amongst community organizations.

• How does it work?• Donations received are held in a permanent endowment.

• Income earned on the endowment is used to make grants to local charities.

• Donors may set up a fund to address issues that matter most to them.

Our donors are community builders. We work closely with you to align your philanthropic vision with the community’s needs.

We identify long term needs and opportunities and invest in solutions that let our community guide its own future.

Project: Windsor’s Riverfront

We take a broad view of what a community is and what community needs are. Our grants go to the widest possible range

of initiatives for greatest impact.

• Art Gallery of Windsor• Windsor Symphony• Windsor Classic Chorale• Leadership Windsor/Essex• Harmony In Action• Big Brothers – Big Sisters• Fools for Health

• Bert Week Fountain• Alzheimer’s Society• John McGivney Centre• Drouillard Place• St. Leonard’s House• Windsor Public Library• Amherstburg Mission

We provide highly personal and flexible service, accepting a wide variety of assets and offering donors maximum tax advantage.

• Our Donor Advised Funds are a viable alternative to a private foundation.

Included in your package is a comparison sheet outlining the advantages of a Community Foundation versus the establishment of a personal foundation.

• The Joan and Cliff Hatch Fund• Windsor Public Library Fund• The Freed-Orman Fund • United Way Tomorrow Fund• The Solcz Family / Valiant Corporation Fund• Islands of Green ERCA Fund• The Chad Ranni Memorial Fund

We build permanent funds, responding to immediate and long-term needs, helping our communities ensure vital futures.

We are transparent and reputable stewards of community resources, committed to being accountable, accessible and responsive.

• Annual Audited Financial Statements• Annual CRA Charitable Return Filing (Form T3010) available on the CRA website• Annual Report & Quarterly Fund Statements to our Donors• Strategic and Well-Defined Investment Strategy• Third Party Investment Advisors

• BMO• TD Waterhouse

Balanced Fund

Includes assets from our own fund families – donor designated, donor advised, field of interest and agency funds.

Objective: to provide a balance between current income and long term capital growth through a diversified portfolio consisting of both income and equity investments.

Asset Mix: 50% Bonds, cash and short-term equivalents 50% Equities

Stewards of Your Funds

• The WECF has demonstrated year over year results

• Ultra conservative investments

• Lean Operational Budget ensures maximum value to our Donors

• We operate 3 types of funds; a balanced fund, a bond fund with equity components, and a bond fund,

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We build community vitality – the unique and essential spirit that flourishes when people believe their community holds possibilities for everyone!

We are part of a nation wide organization whose support we build and share.

• We are one of 166 community foundations in Canada, all committed to strengthening their communities through philanthropy. Through this network, we share resources daily!

Summary – Key Points to Remember

• The WindsorEssex Community Foundation provides a portal for individuals, corporations or organizations to build upon their own legacy.

• The Community Foundation brings added value to enhance Donor investments through its own services & network of agencies.

Conclusion

• Working together will bring great results for this community and most importantly inspire others to do the same

“We can together make a difference”

“Thank you for allowing us this opportunity to share our message with you!”

StaffGlenn StresmanExecutive Director

Mike MorencyCommunications & Grants Coordinator

Executive CommitteeMichael Robinson, ChairPaul CassanoSusan EasterbrookDenise Hrastovec

Finance CommitteeDenise Hrastovec, ChairPaul CassanoJanice HooperFred QuennevilleMichael RobinsonMark SkipperMarty SolczGlenn Stresman

Board of DirectorsChairMichael P. RobinsonPBL Insurance Limited

DirectorBob A. RenaudUniversity of Windsor

DirectorMarty D. SolczValiant Corporation

Secretary – Vice ChairSusan A. EasterbrookEasterbrook Law

DirectorJay StrosbergSutts, Strosberg LLP

DirectorFred QuennevilleRBC Dominion Securities

TreasurerDenise C. HrastovecCollins Barrow LLP

Past ChairPaul V. CassanoAssumption University

Legal CouncilJ. Mark SkipperParoian Skipper Lawyers