Our Partner

The larger the pool of capital, the more income can be earned and the more good that can be done in our community. 

There are a number of ways for individuals, families, organizations, private foundations and businesses to contribute to the Hornby Island Community Fund.

•  cheque
• pledges over a number of years  
• stocks and bonds  
• property bequests 
• life insurance 
• memorial gifts 
• stock transfers 
• cash donations can be made, but do not qualify for a charitable deduction tax receipt

TO MAKE THE MONETARY DONATION:

ONLINE WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD:  

The Vancouver Foundation accepts donations for the Hornby Community Fund.

  https://give.vancouverfoundation.ca/s/hornby-community-fund

This site will allow you to dedicate your donation to pay tribute to certain individuals, make one time or repeating donations, and specify if this is a personal or business donation.  For donation of over $10,000. other options for dedications may exist.  Please follow the prompts on our donation portal.

If you are participating in the "Matching Funds" campaign, and donate over $400., we will need your name to ensure you get your thank you, home-made, pie!  So please don't tick "anonymous" when making the donation!

Are there alternatives to making a monetary donation?  YES, check out these options:

WRITE A CHEQUE:

For a Hornby donation, the cheque must be made out to:  

 ‘Vancouver Foundation’ with ‘Hornby Community Fund’ in the memo line.

They should be mailed to

Vancouver Foundation | 200-475 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9

***Please note that we will be moving our office in March 2026!***

Phone contact:  Nicole,  604.363.6593.

Free Post:  If you are on Hornby, you can always drop a cheque off at the Community Fund box 

at the Free Post.

WILLS & BEQUESTS:  An information sheet, with suggested wording, can be provided by the V.F. for you to provide to your lawyer for including the Fund in your Will.

STOCKS & SECURITIES:  Information, with suggested wording is available.  This does require direction from the V.F., who will provide "THE HOW" and information for you to seek independent financial advise for making this transaction.

Special Notes: Interested persons should consult their financial advisors regarding tax advantages of donation options and the appropriate wording for wills and bequests.

Charitable tax receipts will be issued for gifts of $50. and over.

OUR GOAL 

A donation to the Community Fund is the gift that keeps on giving.

Annual interest paid our helps our community flourish in perpetuity.

Our long term goal is to have enough capital to be a significant 

contributor to non-profit good works on Hornby, in perpetuity. 

In 2025, we were pleased to share that we have in excess of $600,000. in capital in Hornby Community Fund control, for the benefit of our community.

We are a working Board, together with "Friends of the Fund" (many community folks),

we are actively increasing the Fund every year.

For detailed information to assist with decisions on your donating opportunities please contact Nicole Jeschelnik:  :  https://www.vancouverfoundation.ca/detail/nicole-jeschelnik/

Or discuss your options DIRECTLY with us:

Email: hornbyislandcommunityfund@gmail.com 

Or Talk to:  Advisory Board Members: Karen Ross, Doug Bouey, Byron Corner, Brenda Cha, April Lewis,  or Angie Read.

Together we are Making a Difference!