Muskoka Community Foundation’s (MCF) Special Fund for Citizenship, Culture and Service was created in December 2007 to assist young people whose financial situation prevents their participation in optional experiences organized by their school or other approved organizations that enhance their citizenship or culture or enable them to join in service to others in their community, […]

Muskoka’s Natural Environment and Built Heritage Charities benefit from Muskoka Community Foundation’s Smart & Caring Muskoka Grants   Muskoka (Immediate Release) – The Muskoka Community Foundation (MCF) celebrated National Philanthropy Day by granting $6,000 from the Smart & Caring Muskoka Fund to four Muskoka charities. The recipients of the grants include Muskoka Conservancy, Newholm Community […]

The Stan Darling Environmental Education Fund was established at MCF in April 2010 in memory of Stan Darling, MP for Parry-Sound Muskoka. Stan was an active environmentalist, and was instrumental in establishing the Acid Rain Treaty with the USA in 1991. Grants are awarded each June to a student from each of the area’s six […]

Governance Workshop for Muskoka’s Charities and Nonprofits: In a time of changing legislation and greater attention on improved accountability, a strong board of directors and management is the backbone of every charitable and nonprofit organization. With greater financial demands and increasing board responsibility, sound governance practices are essential to organizational success. Muskoka Community Foundation is responding […]