Our Mission The Community Foundation of the North Okanagan is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the region by distributing the earnings from a permanent, ever-growing pool of funds. The Foundation Exercises philanthropic leadership in identifying and addressing community needs and opportunities; Attracts and manages charitable gifts of cash, bonds, shares, pledges, bequests, memorials and life insurance in the form of permanent endowments; Invests these pooled funds prudently, and uses the earnings to make creative grants to deserving charitable organizations for the benefit of all types of activities: community services, arts and culture, education, health, and seniors and youth. The Community Foundation is thus a catalyst and resource for philanthropy throughout the region. It is a vehicle for caring citizens who want to give something back to their community in perpetuity, both during and after their own lifetime.