Giving to OCF

Establishing a fund is like opening an investment account for our community. Your contributions are  invested and a portion of the fund is distributed annually to registered charities. You can choose how the money will be directed to the community, or you can let our expert OCF team determine where it will do the most good.

Three Ways to Support Our Funds

1.

Create your own fund.

2.

Support an existing OCF cause fund with a donation (e.g. Youth, Environment, Community).

3.

Support the mission of the Oxford Community Foundation through OCF’s Builders Fund, designed to support to sustainable operations of OCF.

The Oxford Community Foundation manages more than 40 funds, which have been established by individuals, businesses and charities in the community.

These funds are invested through OCF to produce an annual income, enabling charitable grants to then be made from the funds across the community to registered charities.

Funds can be established by individuals in their lifetime or as part of estate planning, by families to engage multiple generations, by community groups, and by charities to help produce sustainable funding for their operations.

Funds can be established to honour the life of a loved one, or established in your own name, or as a reflection of the purpose of the fund such as investing in mental health, supporting youth, funding access to arts and culture, and so much more.

We offer several types of funds to address your current giving goals and future generosity planning. The majority of our funds are endowed, meaning they are permanently invested with the Foundation to generate income. Once established, you can have as much, or as little, involvement as you wish.

A modest, but necessary, administration fee is charged to your fund to support the fund’s operation through the dedicated expertise of OCF’s team. 

To discuss your options about setting up a fund with the Oxford Community Foundation, please contact our team.

FAQs

Who is Oxford Community Foundation (OCF)?

We are a registered charity that helps people leave a personalized, lasting legacy in Oxford County to make it a better place. We are the only Community Foundation that serves all of Oxford. OCF is one of 207 Community Foundations across Canada that were created to help citizens like you give back to your communities – forever.

Depending on the amount you wish to donate, you can set up your own personally named legacy fund or contribute to an existing fund.  Contributions are invested wisely, and the income earned is used for granting to worthwhile charitable organizations working tirelessly to make Oxford a better place to live and work.

Contact OCF

Meet with us! Our team is available to meet virtually or in-person at our office or at a place that is convenient for you. 


Please contact us by phone, email or by using the contact form to arrange an appointment.