Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Society (WBF)

Role of the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation in the funding ecosystem

The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation is a registered non-profit that functions as a community grantmaker for the Sea to Sky Corridor. It has supported local charities since 1992 and says it has raised more than 25 million dollars for registered Sea to Sky charities. Its funding is directed to organizations whose work benefits residents in the region.

Funding focus and supported sectors

The Foundation’s grantmaking covers health, human services, education, recreation, arts and culture, and the environment, with a stated emphasis on children, youth, and family programs. It also operates an Environmental Fund that supports projects benefiting the natural environment in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

Application and review model

The site says funding applications are accepted twice per year, with annual deadlines on April 1 and October 1. Applications are reviewed by the Executive Director and then recommended to the Board of Directors, with successful applicants required to sign an agreement and submit follow-up reports.

Historical and community impact

The foundation says it has supported hundreds of community charities through cash grants totaling over 25 million dollars. The website also lists many past recipients across the Sea to Sky region, showing a broad mix of charities, community groups, schools, and recreation organizations.

Governing structure and fundraising base

The organization was formed in 1992 and later adopted the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation name after the merger of the two mountains. The site describes major fundraising vehicles such as the Founders Pass program and identifies support from corporate partners and community donors.