This webinar recording features an interview with Bryan Rose, Executive Director of the Niagara Community Foundation (NCF). The interview focuses on the growth and impact of the NCF in its first 25 years in the Niagara region of Ontario.
Since its inception in 2000, the NCF has grown to over $91.5 million in assets and has granted over $32 million to charities across the region. In 2024, the foundation made its largest annual grant dispersals of over $3.8 million into the charitable sector in Niagara.
The NCF serves all 12 local municipalities in the region. The foundation’s 2025-2029 Strategic Priorities focus on Turning Intent into Impact. The priorities include:
Endowment – Inspire Philanthropy: Building a Legacy for Niagara
Empowerment – Amplify Community Impact: Strategic Investment and Influencing Positive Change
Excellence – Leading from Strength: Supporting Organizational Growth.
Published By: Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Click here to access Espresso Live from the Corner Office: Bryan Rose, Niagara Community Foundation
