2007 Annual Report

Foundation Facts: Continued Growth for Foundation

Community Foundations are locally-run
registered charities that build and manage
endowment funds to support charities in
their areas.
The Community Foundation of Newfound-
land and Labrador (CFNL) was founded in
2002 and today has more than 15 funds
and over $500,000 in endowed assets.
The CFNL has distributed almost $100,000
through grants and scholarships to support
people and communities across the prov-
ince.
We are a member of the Community Foun-
dations of Canada (www.cfc-fcc.ca).
There are 163 community foundations in
Canada, in every province and one territory.
In 2007 the combined assets of Community
Foundations across Canada surpassed the
$2.9 billion mark and they contributed more
than $176 million to charities in communi-
ties across the country.
Thanks to the support of many donors, the Community Foun-
dation of Newfoundland and Labrador (CFNL) continues to
increase our endowment fund and the number of organiza-
tions we are able to support through our grant distributions.
By pooling and prudently investing the gifts of our donors our
success is one that will last in perpetuity for Newfoundlanders
and Labradorians. We have seen the positive impact that
CFNL has had on our communities through the grants we
have distributed, such as capacity building workshops for non-
profit organizations across the province; and healthy baby pro-
grams for children of low-income families on the Burin Penin-
sula. Through the funds we manage for businesses and fami-
lies, we have assisted a wide range of charitable activities
from health care and education, to social services, the arts
and the environment.
In December 2007, CFNL’s Community Fund supported six
new initiatives through Junior Achievement of Newfoundland
and Labrador, Choices for Youth, Torngasok Cultural Centre,
Protected Areas Association, Virginia Park Community Centre,
and the Town of Branch’s meal sharing program.

Dr. Peter Roberts - The First CFNL Chair

The late Dr. Peter Rob- sion of the work he had like-minded people to
erts was the founding done as a physician on the lay the groundwork for
chair of the Community Northern Peninsula for all what eventually became
Foundation of New- of his professional life. Hethe first and only com-
foundland and Labrador was impressed with what munity foundation in
(CFNL). He died on April community foundations Newfoundland and Lab-
29, 2008. were doing in the rest of rador.
Canada and believed that It became his passion
Peter was a great be- such an organization could and his second legacy –
liever in Newfoundland do work in this province. the first being his contri-
and Labrador and he butions as the only
saw CFNL as a vehicle He started floating the idea Newfoundlander to head
for helping the province in the Fall of 2000 and as- the International
and its people, an exten- sembled a small group of Grenfell Association.
Dr. Peter Roberts
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Visit WWW.CFNL.CA 2007 Grant Recipients

for a copy of our grant
application and to
learn more about how
CFNL can fund
innovative projects for
registered charities in
Newfoundland and
Labrador
In 2007, our fourth year of
granting, a record amount
of $11,400 in grants was
given out.
Junior Achievement of
Newfoundland and Labra-
dor’s Inspiring Young
Women to Dream Big pro-
gram received funding to
provide young women on
the West Coast with suc-
cessful female entrepre-
neur mentors and role
models.
The Choices for Youth
program in St. John’s with
cooking skills, nutrition
and hygiene while gaining
employment skills such
as time management and
team work.
Nain’s Torngasok Cultural
Centre received assis-
tance to reprint a chil-
dren’s book in English
and Inuktitut that is an
important tool for teaching
cultural history.
The Protected Areas
Association received a
grant to help organize a
series of capacity building
workshops for non-profit
groups from across the
province.
The Virginia Park Commu-
nity Centre’s after school
program that provides a
safe place for youth was
supported.
Branch’s Singing Kitchen
received funds to support
meal preparation for low-
income families followed by
a sharing circle of songs.

John O’Mara—Volunteer Extraordinaire

The late John O’Mara has been described as one of the most active volunteers in Newfoundland and Labrador – a
person who was generous with his ideas and his time. So it was only fitting that John would become involved with the
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (CFNL).

John was appointed to the CFNL board in the infancy of the organization. His contributions were many and varied.
His talent as an eloquent speaker and storyteller made him a natural spokesperson for the Foundation at events in-
volving the public and the media. His connections with numerous other organizations in the province helped to make
the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador better known as a source of grants and community exper-
tise.

James Youden Educational Fund

Mr. James Youden is a retired St John’s businessman who believes in the value of
education as a foundation for life’s journey. He strongly supported his children’s var-
ied educational endeavours and realized that opportunities to attend school are of-
ten impacted by family or economic circumstances. Travelling around Newfound-
land, he also recognized that it was considerably more difficult for rural youth to fur-
ther their education.

Upon his retirement Mr. Youden created this endowment fund with the Community
Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador to enhance educational opportunities for
students who experience difficulties because of economic circumstances or geo-
graphic isolation, especially in rural Newfoundland and Labrador.
James Youden

Thanks for your Support!

Douglas Chafe Elinor Gill-Ratcliffe Regal Realty Inc.
AFG Funds
CIBC Wood Gundy David A. Hood The Roberts Family
Aliant
CIBC World Markets Ian Harris and Nancy Fraser Penelope Rowe
James Allister
Community Foundations of Can- Evan Johnson Mary Deanne Shears
Anonymous Donors
ada Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corp. William Small
Anthony Insurance Inc.
Community Services Council William Mahoney Jamie Smith
Jim Austin
Sheila Devine MUNN Insurance Catherine Steele
Derm Bennett
Dicks & Company Ltd. Stephen O’Dea Boyce Taylor
Bentall Investment Management
Lucy Dobbin Viki O’Dea Boyd Taylor
Beutel Goodman & Company
Downhome Magazine John O’Mara Voisey’s Bay Nickel Co.
Norval Blair
Sharon Duggan John Perlin Dr. Ronald Whelan
Jean & Angus Bruneau
Pioneer Playday Fund James Youden
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Fit for School Fit for School was established by the CFNL to encourage ele-
mentary students to come up with their own solutions to the
obesity rates in the province, which are among the highest in
Canada. The competition invited Grade Six students or
classes all over the province to generate ideas for innovative
projects in the areas of fitness, wellness, health and/or physi-
cal education.

The following winning schools were given grants from the Dr.
Harry Roberts Fund at CFNL:

Amalgamated Academy in Bay Roberts for a project called

“Get Caught Eating Healthy” where students are randomly
chosen to win healthy prizes; and monthly food exhibits where
students showcase their own recipes for healthy snacks.

Bonne Bay Academy in Woody Point to carry out activi-

ties for K to 12 students including exercises at the begin-
ning of morning classes; physical activities set for the
last 30 minutes of the week for the entire school, staff
and students; a speak-off promoting active and healthy
lifestyles and salad-making and poster-making contests.

Fatima Academy in St. Bride’s for Grade Sixes to or-

ganize a health fair for students, parents, staff and the
general public that emphasized the importance of active
and healthy lifestyles.

Bishop Abraham Elementary School in St. John’s for

low income children from an inner city school to try out
new activities that they normally wouldn’t have access to
(such as archery and golf) during a day at The Wilds golf
course.

Burnham & Mary Gill Fund

In 2007 the Burnham and Mary Gill Fund was established by Elinor Gill
Ratcliffe in memory of her parents. The fund will support projects across the
province that focus on Newfoundland Studies, including historical and genea-
logical initiatives.

Mr. F. Burnham Gill was a Newfoundland Ranger, journalist and the provincial
archivist from 1969 to 1979. During his tenure as the provincial archivist Mr.
Gill was responsible for directing the early processes of collecting and protect-
ing many of the historical records of the province's past. He has been recog-
nized for his contributions to the preservation of Newfoundland and Labrador
history.

Mrs. Mary (Saunders) Gill was a registered nurse and one of the first RNs to
receive the designation in St. John's. Mrs. Gill worked as a nurse in St. John's
and several outports along the southwest coast.

This fund honours the work and commitment of both Mr. and Mrs. Gill to the
people of this province and will ensure that Newfoundland and Labradorians
Burnham and Mary Gill will continue to benefit from this dedication for generations to come.

Community Foundation of
Newfoundland and Labrador
Suite 201, Virginia Park Plaza
Newfoundland Drive
St. John's, NL A1A 3E9
Phone: 709-753-9899
Fax: 709-753-6112
Email: info@cfnl.ca
www.cfnl.ca
Funds Managed by CFNL
Anthony Insurance Incorporated Fund
Burnham and Mary Gill Fund
Cy Mills Scholarship Fund
Dr. Harry Roberts Fund
Dr. Peter Roberts Memorial Fund
Furlong Family Scholarship Fund
Honourable Fabian O’Dea Fund
Ian Harris and Nancy Fraser Fund
James Youden Educational Fund
Joseph & Emma Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Fund
National Theatre School of Canada Fund
Newfoundland & Labrador Drama Society Fund
Perlin Family Trust Fund
Terry M. Carlson Fund
Thurles Fund
Community Fund
Operating Fund
Class Action Lawsuit Proceeds
In 2007 the CFNL was the recipient of the proceeds from a class action
lawsuit involving manufacturers of a durable, high-density rubber known as
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer). Often there is no way to
track the consumers affected by class action lawsuits and Community
Foundations across the country are chosen because we are well positioned
to distribute these funds appropriately.
Funds were distributed to five organizations to assist clients with transpor-
tation needs: the REAL Program, in St. John’s, the Cancer Support Fund in
Grand Falls-Windsor, the Victorian Order of Nurses’ Adult Day Centre in
Corner Brook, Wheelway in St. John’s, and the Calypso Foundation in
Lewisporte.
Message from the Board
People and communities have always been the strength of Newfoundland
and Labrador. Our challenge is to support them.
As board members of CFNL we know that the work we do today to create
long term endowments will have a lasting impact on the people and com-
munities across Newfoundland and Labrador for generations to come.
We thank the many people who share this vision and work to achieve it.
CFNL 2007 Board
Officers Patron
Peter Roberts—Chair The Honorable
Jean Bruneau-Vice—Chair Edward Roberts,
William Mahoney—Secretary Lieutenant Governor
John Perlin—Treasurer of Newfoundland and
Directors Labrador
Douglas Chafe
Sheila Devine Executive Director*
Lucy Dobbin Carmella Butland
Viki O’Dea *Please call 753-9899 for more
Penelope Rowe information about CFNL
Jamie Smith
A copy of our audited financial state-
ment is available upon request.