Supporting an active, vibrant, and healthy community.

 Our donations support projects that promote active lifestyles, enhance education opportunities, and nurture strong connections within our community. These programs and initiatives make the Bow Valley a better place for people to live, raise families, and enjoy mountain life.

 We will fund initiatives that:

 • Create opportunities to embrace our mountain culture, education, and recreation
• Make our community a positive place to build a career, live, and raise a family
• Positively impact our social service and community networks
• Improve the visitor experience
• Enhance infrastructure to beautify public areas and promote active transportation.

Our Impact

Since 2013, the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation has invested over $14,000,000
in the Bow Valley communities.

$39,000,000

Committed in 2024

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Applications for the True Sport Youth Fund are now open!

The True Sport Youth Fund supports local sports and recreation organizations by providing financial assistance to ensure their programs are inclusive and accessible. Managed by the Bow Valley True Sport and Recreation Council (BVTSRC) in partnership with the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation, these grants offer essential funding to non-profit organizations in the Bow Valley.

In 2024, 19 local organizations received $65,000 to support base funding, enhance programs, and reduce financial barriers for participants and their families. The application deadline is February 18th.

Learn more at the link in our bio.

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Applications for the True Sport Youth Fund are now open! The True Sport Youth Fund supports local sports and recreation organizations by providing financial assistance to ensure their programs are inclusive and accessible. Managed by the Bow Valley True Sport and Recreation Council (BVTSRC) in partnership with the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation, these grants offer essential funding to non-profit organizations in the Bow Valley. In 2024, 19 local organizations received $65,000 to support base funding, enhance programs, and reduce financial barriers for participants and their families. The application deadline is February 18th. Learn more at the link in our bio.

The Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation was established because of Wim Pauw’s commitment to reinvesting income achieved from tourism directly into the community. Since 2013, the Foundation has donated $14 million to enhance the quality of life for residents by promoting active lifestyles, expanding educational opportunities, and fostering strong community connections.

In 2024, an additional $35,000,000 was committed to the @banfftown`s affordable housing project and a hospitality and tourism centre at @ywcabanff.

Each of us plays a role in building a vibrant and engaged community. Join us as we work together to enhance the well-being of everyone in the Bow Valley.

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The Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation was established because of Wim Pauw’s commitment to reinvesting income achieved from tourism directly into the community. Since 2013, the Foundation has donated $14 million to enhance the quality of life for residents by promoting active lifestyles, expanding educational opportunities, and fostering strong community connections. In 2024, an additional $35,000,000 was committed to the @banfftown's affordable housing project and a hospitality and tourism centre at @ywcabanff. Each of us plays a role in building a vibrant and engaged community. Join us as we work together to enhance the well-being of everyone in the Bow Valley.

The Foundation`s $165,000 donation to the @banfftown in 2024 helped ensure residents can access programs promoting an active, vibrant, and healthy community. This contribution supports inclusive opportunities for recreation, wellness, and community engagement, benefiting residents of all ages.

Happy New Year!

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The Foundation's $165,000 donation to the @banfftown in 2024 helped ensure residents can access programs promoting an active, vibrant, and healthy community. This contribution supports inclusive opportunities for recreation, wellness, and community engagement, benefiting residents of all ages. Happy New Year!

Our $56,000 donation to Canmore’s École Notre-Dame des Monts enables students to participate in regular outdoor learning activities that promote fitness, active lifestyles, and mental well-being, encouraging greater involvement in programs that support physical and mental health.

Learn more at the link in our bio

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Our $56,000 donation to Canmore’s École Notre-Dame des Monts enables students to participate in regular outdoor learning activities that promote fitness, active lifestyles, and mental well-being, encouraging greater involvement in programs that support physical and mental health. Learn more at the link in our bio

In 2024, we donated $75,000 to support Howl - @experiencehowl - in expanding programs that inspire youth to explore career pathways and lead community-focused lives. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to reconciliation, connection, and long-term community building, empowering young people to create bright and fulfilling futures.

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In 2024, we donated $75,000 to support Howl - @experiencehowl - in expanding programs that inspire youth to explore career pathways and lead community-focused lives. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to reconciliation, connection, and long-term community building, empowering young people to create bright and fulfilling futures.

Early education is the foundation for lifelong learning. We proudly support @banffplayschool each year with about $10,500 to help cover operating costs. These donations help reduce financial barriers, enabling families to access high-quality programs that strengthen our community.

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Early education is the foundation for lifelong learning. We proudly support @banffplayschool each year with about $10,500 to help cover operating costs. These donations help reduce financial barriers, enabling families to access high-quality programs that strengthen our community.

We are committed to supporting early education initiatives. In 2024, we provide $16,500 to @banffchildcarecentre & Puzzles Daycare. This funding helps families access programs that help kids grow, learn, and develop as they begin their educational journey.

Check out the link in bio to learn more.

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We are committed to supporting early education initiatives. In 2024, we provide $16,500 to @banffchildcarecentre & Puzzles Daycare. This funding helps families access programs that help kids grow, learn, and develop as they begin their educational journey. Check out the link in bio to learn more.

In 2024, we donated $155,000 to @rockymtnadaptive. Their remarkable work enables individuals of all abilities to experience the joy of outdoor activities while nurturing connection, skill development, and adventure. We’re thrilled to continue to support their impact.

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In 2024, we donated $155,000 to @rockymtnadaptive. Their remarkable work enables individuals of all abilities to experience the joy of outdoor activities while nurturing connection, skill development, and adventure. We’re thrilled to continue to support their impact.