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Since 2006, Le Roi Community Foundation has been connecting donors with community needs and opportunities — building strong, resilient, and inclusive communities where everyone thrives.
Building vibrant communities and lasting legacies across Fruitvale, Montrose, Rossland, Trail, Warfield, and Areas A & B.
Building vibrant communities and lasting legacies across Fruitvale, Montrose, Rossland, Trail, Warfield, and Areas A & B.
LE ROI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION • EST. 2006
OUR STORY
How It All Began
How It All Began
The Le Roi Community Foundation began in September 2005 with a simple but powerful goal, to support charitable endeavours in the communities of Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale and Areas A & B of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.
Formally launched in 2006, the foundation was built on the belief that local generosity, carefully stewarded, could create lasting change for generations to come. Donations to the Le Roi Community Foundation are held in a permanent endowment fund. The income generated from this investment is returned to the community in two ways: through grants to registered charities and non-profits working across the region, and through scholarships and bursaries awarded directly to local students pursuing further education.
Giving in perpetuity means that the funds you donate will be around for generations to come. Not just for today's community, but for the community your grandchildren will inherit.
OUR NAME
Why Le Roi?
Why Le Roi?
The foundation takes its name from the Le Roi Mine. Its discovery in 1890 sparked the Kootenay gold rush and led to the settlement of our local area, the smelter, the power grid, the railways and roads, and the businesses and services that have supported every community in the region for over 135 years.
Those communities continue to diversify and thrive today. It's a fitting name for a community foundation that enables local generosity to fund annual grants to local charities and scholarships to local students, year after year.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
What is a Community Foundation?
What is a Community Foundation?
A community foundation is a registered charity that pools large and small gifts and places them in a community endowment fund. The income from that fund is distributed in support of charitable causes, locally, permanently, and in perpetuity. Le Roi Community Foundation is one of more than 200 community foundations across Canada.
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Effective Grant-Making
Effective Grant-Making
The most visible function of a community foundation is making financial grants to local charities. Local volunteers evaluate applications and make decisions based on community needs and available funds across: health, heritage, education, environment and more.
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Endowment Building & Donor Services
Endowment Building & Donor Services
The perpetual nature of a community foundation makes it an appealing place for donors who want to strengthen their community. A community foundation has the skills and tools to help donors achieve their charitable wishes. Now and for generations to come.
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Community Leadership
Community Leadership
As an autonomous, volunteer-driven, and locally focused organization, a community foundation works with charities, local government, and citizens to identify community needs and encourage collaboration and cooperation amongst stakeholders.
OUR HISTORY
Two Decades of Community Impact
Two Decades of Community Impact
From a founding vision in 2005 to surpassing $2 million in total assets, Le Roi Community Foundation has grown steadily through the generosity of local donors and the dedication of volunteer board members.
2005
Foundation Established
Le Roi Community Foundation is established in September 2005 with the goal of supporting charitable endeavours across the Greater Trail region.
2006Formal Launch & First Grants
The foundation formally launches and begins distributing grants and scholarships to registered charities and non-profits in the region.
2017St. Michael's Fund Established
A $35,000 gift from St. Michael's Catholic Public School Foundation brings total endowments to approximately $840,000, a significant early milestone.
2023Umbrella Fund Campaign Launched
LCF launches the Umbrella Fund, inviting all community members to participate in supporting grants and scholarships, from a toonie at the farmers market to monthly gifts.
2024Knights of Pythias $50,000 Gift
The Trail Knights of Pythias Society donates $50,000, one of the foundation's largest single gifts, directed to support the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation and Sanctuary Pre-Teen Centre.
2025$2 Million in Total Assets Surpassed
A landmark year! LCF surpasses $2M in total assets, reaches $1,761,841 in endowed funds, and distributes $48,862 in grants and $16,850 in scholarships.
202620th Anniversary Celebration
Le Roi Community Foundation celebrates 20 years of community impact, honouring the donors, charities, volunteers, and communities that have made it all possible.
PART OF A NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Connected to Canada's Community Foundation Network
Connected to Canada's Community Foundation Network
Le Roi Community Foundation is one of more than 200 community foundations across Canada, supported nationally by Community Foundations of Canada. Here in BC, LCF is also a proud member of Connect BC, a provincial network dedicated to empowering BC's 62 community foundations, boosting their capacity, leadership, and sense of purpose to make a lasting difference in their regions.
Connect BC's vision is straightforward: BC community foundations are the heartbeat and voice of their communities, serving as a vital connection point for positive change and local empowerment. The network is supported by Vancouver Foundation and provides tools, shared resources, and opportunities for foundations to learn from each other and strengthen the broader charitable sector across the province.
In 2025, Le Roi Community Foundation was invited to participate on the Connect BC provincial advisory, one of the few foundations in BC asked to help shape the network's direction. LCF sits on this advisory specifically to add the perspective of a small, volunteer-led foundation, ensuring that communities like ours — from Rossland to Fruitvale — have a voice in provincial decisions that affect local giving.
GET IN TOUCH
Questions About the Foundation?
Questions About the Foundation?
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're curious about donating, applying for a grant, or simply want to learn more about our work.
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