To administer a perpetual fund designed to benefit the communities within the Municipality of Pembina by identifying community priorities and assisting local charities and worthwhile projects.
What is a Community Foundation?
A community foundation is a philanthropic organization established and primarily as a permanent collection of endowed funds, the earnings of which are used for the long term benefit of a geographically defined community.
A community foundation is an independent tax exempt, incorporated body and cannot be controlled directly or indirectly by government at any level, corporations, associations and their members or individuals.
Pembina - Manitou Area Foundation
The Pembina - Manitou Area Foundation Inc. was incorporated August 6, 1997. It is officially registered with Revenue Canada as a tax exempt Public Foundation and has been allotted a charitable registration number.
The governing body is composed of area volunteers that represent the communities within the Pembina Municipality.
This Foundation is structured primarily as a permanent collection of funds which are invested and earnings used to fund local charities and address community priorities.
How can you give?
A gift to the Foundation is an ongoing expression of gratitude to one's community and represents a desire to benefit future generations.
You may contribute in several different ways:
- a gift or pledge of money
- a bequest in a will
- a gift of life insurance naming the Foundation as beneficiary
- a gift in memory of a relative or friend
- a multi-year pledge
- Gift in kind of shares, stocks, bonds and securities
| PMAF Community Fund | Funded by general donations, provides financial support for recreational, cultural, and other charitable groups in the Pembina-Manitou Area |
| Community of Darlingford Fund | Provides financial support for charitable groups in the Community of Darlingford and area |
| Darlingford Cemetery Fund | Provides funds dedicated to upkeep and repair of the Darlingford Cemetery |
| Darlingford Memorial Park Inc. Fund | Provides funds dedicated to maintenance and enhancements to Darlingford's Memorial Park |
| Ken Warelis Memorial Fund | Provides an annual post-secondary scholarship in the field of agriculture to students from the Municipality of Pembina |
| Manitou Community Swimming Pool Fund | Supports the Manitou Community Swimming Pool, providing summer recreation for residents and visitors from around Southern Manitoba |
| Manitou Cemetery Fund | Provides funds dedicated to upkeep and repair of the Manitou Cemetery |
| Maxwell-Bowler Scholarship Fund | Provides an annual $2,000 scholarship to a deserving graduate from the area |
| Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation Scholarship Fund | Provides an annual scholarship to a deserving graduate from the area |
| St. Luke's Pembina Crossing Church and Cemetery Fund | Provides funds dedicated to upkeep and repair of St. Luke's Church and Cemetery |
| Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation Administration Fund | Provides fund to cover expenses of the Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation |
| Central Manitoba Choral Association Fund | Supports Central Manitoba Choral Association activities |
| Manitou Minor Hockey Association Fund | Supports Manitou Minor Hockey activities |
| Darlingford Pembina Heritage Museum Fund | Provides funds for the care and maintenance of the Darlingford Pembina Heritage museum. |
| Manitou United Church Fund | Provides funds for the care and maintenance of the Church, attached C.E. building and the Church manse. |
| Pembina Manitou Health Centre Foundation Fund | Provides funds to advance medical education, research and the improvement of patient care. |
| The HGL Snowsports Fund | Provides funds to assist the public, school groups, programs, and current athletes to participate in sanctioned events in skiing/snowboarding in various disciplines. |
| New Haven Cemetery Fund | Provides funds for the care and maintenance of the New Haven Cemetery. |
| LaRiviere Cemetery Association Fund | Provides funds dedicated to upkeep and repair of the LaRiviere Cemetery |
| LaRiviere Lodge Inc. Fund | Provides funds dedicated to upkeep and repair of the LaRiviere Lodge |
| Pembina Palliative Care Fund | Provides funds for operation of the palliative care program at the Pembina Manitou Health Center in Manitou Manitoba |
| Pembina Manitou Place 55+ Fund | Provides funds for the care, maintenance and upgrades at Pembina Manitou Place in Manitou Manitoba |
| LaRiviere Rec. Center Fund | Provides funds for kids programs, upkeep and repair of the LaRiviere Rec. Center |
| Royal Canadian Legion Branch 21 Fund | Provide funds to support the general operations of Canadian Legion Branch #21 |
| Manitou Opera House Fund | Provides funds for the operating cost, care and maintenance of the Manitou Opera House building and grounds |
PEMBINA MANITOU AREA FOUNDATION 2025 GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOW!
PMAF Grant Policy and Application Form
Current Board Members
| Thor Thorleifson - Chair 204-825-7986 |
| Tracie Moores - Past Chair |
| Travis Long - Vice Chair |
| Lorne Schultz - Treasurer |
| Charissa Dobson - Secretary |
| Stephanie Levanen - Director |
| Ray Keen - Director |
| Steve Konrad - Director |
Murdoch B. Dobson (Barrie) - Director |
| Griffen McLean - Director |
| Erin Doherty - Director |
| Curtis Weeks - Director |