The Perth and District Community Foundation is one of over 200 community foundations across Canada. We are a charitable public foundation dedicated to strengthening the quality of life in Perth, the Lanark Highlands, Drummond/North Elmsley and Tay Valley townships.

Our Mission

To grow and strengthen community so that everyone belongs and thrives, today and in the future. To enhance the quality of life for residents of our community, we

• Foster community-based philanthropy
• Build and carefully manage endowed funds
• Address community needs and opportunities through strategic grant making

A strong foundation helps build a strong community

We respond to new needs and opportunities

• In response to COVID-19, we administered the Emergency Community Support Fund in 2020 and gave $264,000 to support community projects in Lanark County
• We are is currently delivering the Community Services Recovery Fund in Lanark County and will be distributing $260,000 this spring

The PDCF undertakes research to inform our work going forward

• Our second Vital Signs Report, launched in April, provides community organizations, municipal governments and individuals with information on key indicators of community wellbeing, critical issues and community priorities in Lanark County

The PDCF is taking steps toward reconciliation

• We are offering opportunities every year for Board and committee members plus representatives from local charities to learn about the Indigenous peoples of Canada and reconciliation
• We established an annual Indigenous Youth Award in the amount of $4,000 through our partnership with Indspire, a national Indigenous charity.

We enable local charities and community organizations to establish their own endowment fund under the umbrella of the PDCF.

The PDCF is looking ahead

• With over 20 years of experience, the PDCF has the foundation to explore and implement new approaches in the world of philanthropy including impact investing and trust-based philanthropy

We are governed by a community-based Board of Directors and supported by an Executive Director.

• The funds are professionally managed by RBC Dominion Securities.
• We are a member of Community Foundations Canada, the national organization for the 200 community foundations in communities, large and small, across Canada.