You
Can Make a
Difference

Whether it’s $10 or more, your donations helps the community grow.

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Donations

You Save Up to
$377
For Every $1,000
You Donate

You get up to $377 as tax credit by donating $1000. $262 from the federal government (15% on the first $200, 29% on the rest) and $115 from GNWT (5.9% on the first $200, 14.05% on the rest)

Reduce Your Business Tax by
10%
for all Dontations

You get up to $377 as tax credit by donating $1000. $262 from the federal government (15% on the first $200, 29% on the rest) and $115 from GNWT (5.9% on the first $200, 14.05% on the rest)

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Focus Areas

Established in 2019 by the Northwest Territories Soccer Association on behalf of the Yellowknife United Soccer Club.

United Soccer Coaching Fund
Scholarship
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Sports & Recreations

The Wally12Million Arts Fund was established in 2014 in memory of David Walter Girrior.Wally12Million was Walter's solo project as a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.It is available to stream here: https://soundcloud.com/wally12millionWalter is also fondly remembered as the drummer of the beloved Yellowknife band, Erebus & Terror.

Wally 12Million Arts Fund
Scholarship
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Arts

Established in 2008, the purpose of the Walter Gibbins Memorial Fund is to support the maintenance of the Walter Gibbins mineral collection and the display cases used to house the collection. The mineral collection is maintained by the Yellowknife Historical Society and has been displayed in a number of locations in the City of Yellowknife. The collection is now permanently located at the Yellowknife Historical Museum.

Walter Gibbins Memorial Fund
Grant
Designated Grants
Mining-related

In 2013, Rio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mine Inc. established the Community Scholarship Fund to assist individuals pursuing a career in mining or resource development. In 2019, a branch was added for women and gender diverse people in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). In 2025, the Fund was restructured into 4 distinct streams. This stream is the same branch from 2019, now expanded to include the Skilled Trades.

Women in STEM and Trades - Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund
Scholarship
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Mining-related
STEM
Skills & Trades

Established in 2019 as the Get Her Elected Fund, this Fund was renamed in 2025 to the Women’s Leadership Fund.

Women’s Leadership Fund
Grant
Organizations
Politics
Women

The Yellowknife Community Award was established by the Foundation in 2025, as a way to support an exceptional student from Yellowknife.

Yellowknife Community Award
Scholarship
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General

Ways You Can Make a Difference

Donating any amount will be written as a part of our annual report please specify if you would like to remain anonymous*‍

‍Endowment Fund: A fund that is invested to generate premium. The organization distribute the premium to the community in terms of grants and student awards.
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‍Administrative Fund: For every money the that the endowment fund makes, we take a small percentage of that to help offload our administrative costs. Learn more about how me maintain the Yellowknife Community Foundation.

Estate Fund

If you or your a family member would like to create a memorial fund under their name by donating some money as a part of your will. Please reach out to us for assistance.

Donating to anExisting Fund

  • Any Amount
  • No additional fees
  • Will receive a simple tax credit
  • Donate to any funds

Spend Down Fund

  • Minimum of $12,000 CAD
  • Placed into an Endowment Fund, but will not able to sustain itself unlike a regular Fund
  • Administrative Fees will not be deducted off your initial amount
  • Will go towards student scholarship or initiatives every year
  • Will receive a detailed tax credit receipt

Start a Fund

  • Minimum of $30,000 CAD
  • Placed Into an Endowment Fund
  • Perpetuity Fund
  • Administrative Fund will not be deducted off your initial amount
  • Will go towards student scholarship or initiatives every year
  • Will receive A detailed tax credit receipt

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Start a Fund

  • Minimum of $1,000 CAD
  • Donors will be asked to pay an additional Administrative Fund
  • Will be distributed in a short period of time

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Acknowledgements
The Yellowknife Community Foundation recognizes and acknowledges the colonial history of the lands now known as Canada, including the impacts of British and French colonization. We honour the Indigenous peoples whose territories we are located on, specifically the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, as well as the broader Dene, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have stewarded these lands for generations.We are committed to supporting Indigenous reconciliation efforts and fostering a respectful and inclusive community that acknowledges the past, celebrates the resilience of Indigenous cultures, and supports ongoing efforts toward healing and justice.
Address:
5007-50 Avenue (W.H. Bromley Building)
PO Box 1620
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P2
Office hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Charitable Registration Number (CRN)
The Yellowknife Community Foundation is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Our CRN is 889101978RR0001.
Community Foundations of Canada
The Yellowknife Community Foundation is a proud member of the Community Foundations of Canada.
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