Our Impact in 2025
Charities Received Grants in 2024-25
Total $ Amount Distributed in 2024-25
Years of Service
Charities & Grantees
Are you a registered charity or non-profit organization seeking funding or support? At the Community Foundation, we bridge the gap between donors and local charities. Together, we create lasting positive change in our region.
Donor giving
CFSEA is proud to offer resources and guidance to help donors create customized plans that will cater to their philanthropic priorities and preferences. The giving plans and established funds we set up are as different and varied as the donors we work with.
Recent Publications
Our annual impact report highlights donors, fund holders, grant recipients, and accomplishments during our last fiscal year.
The Rural Futures Report examines the urgent priorities, challenges, and opportunities identified by rural communities in our region.
This is a guidebook to understanding and establishing an Agency Endowment Fund with a Community Foundation.
Recent News & Events
Interested in Board Service? CFSEA Is Recruiting
We're inviting community-minded people from across Southeast Alberta to consider joining our volunteer Board of Directors! Our Board plays an important role in guiding the Community Foundation’s work, ensuring that charitable resources are stewarded wisely and used to...
CFSEA Announces $193,400 Gift from Anchor J Ranches to Chinook Applied Research Association
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is pleased to announce a $193,400 donation from Anchor J Ranches, through the Anchor J Fund, to the Chinook Applied Research Association (CARA) in Oyen, supporting agricultural research, innovation, and...
Applications Now Open for CFSEA’s 2026 Community Impact Award
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Impact Award. This annual award supports innovative, community-driven projects that strengthen communities, create lasting impact, and enhance quality of life...