Oxford Community Foundation was established in 2003 from the dedication of a group of community-minded individuals who believed that local generosity, carefully stewarded, could transform lives. We honour our passionate founder, Pat Smith, whose vision and determination brought the Foundation to life.
More than twenty years later, that vision endures. We connect donors with the causes they care about most — making giving simple, strategic, and built to last. Since our humble beginnings, we have disbursed more than $2.2 million in grants to over 115 charitable organizations across Oxford County, fostering lasting change and providing essential support to those who need it most.
We are proud to be Oxford County’s community foundation — a trusted partner for donors building lasting legacies, and a vital source of support for the charities who make Oxford a better place for all.
OCF helps people leave a personalized legacy to make Oxford a better place for all.
OCF is guided by Integrity, Transparency, Inclusiveness and Compassion.
We honour our commitments and do what is right. You can trust us to be honest and share openly. We welcome everyone and strive to make everyone feel they belong. We are understanding, thoughtful, patient and kind.
Oxford Community Foundation (OCF) helps people and organizations leave a personalized, lasting legacy in Oxford, to make it a better place – for all.
OCF has granted more than $2.2 million to over 115 organizations supporting Oxford County residents. Grants support the entire community and are dispersed to the following areas: Arts and Culture, the Environment, Education, Health & Wellness, Heritage, Community & Social Services, and Sports & Recreation.
We make charitable giving easy and provide you with the opportunity to target your areas of interest. We foster legacies by investing and granting your funds wisely.
Your permanent legacy fund at OCF keeps money in Oxford County, making Oxford a better place – forever. OCF also brings new money to Oxford County through our partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, the Government of Canada and more.
OCF is member of Community Foundations of Canada. We are one of 207 community foundations across Canada serving our local communities, and the only community foundation that serves all of Oxford County.
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Kim Parker (Chair)
Selina Guy (Vice-Chair)
Barry Foster (Treasurer)
Keith Stevens (Past Chair)