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.
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Ji Won Baxter talked to us about the change Banff Food & Friends is making in the Banff community—bringing people of all ages together for meals and conversation 🍲
Watch the Inspiring Change videos at the top of our profile.
Reflecting on 2025… and the people doing inspiring work in our community 🌟
Featuring:
* Cathy Geisler, Executive Director, Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation
* Ji Won Baxter, @banff.foodandfriends
* Katie Leaf, @artsplacecanmore
* Jeff O’Leary, @bvmba_1993
* Lindsay Jentzel, @banffchildcarecentre_
In 2025, we proudly supported over 30 organizations making meaningful change in the Bow Valley 🩵
We talked to Jeffrey Carpenter about how funding support helps the Bow Valley Pride Network create safer, more inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks to thrive. 🏳️🌈
Watch the Inspiring Change videos at the top of our profile.
Our partners are doing such incredible work, we had to put the first Inspiring Change video back on your feed. Watch until the end to hear what @banffpride said about our support 🩵
Featuring:
* Jessica Klaric, @bowvalleyshelter
* Michelle Backhouse, @bowvalleyfoodalliance
* Tanya Pacholok, @biosphere.institute
* Ruth Pryor, Bow Valley Connections Centre
* Jeffrey Carpenter, @banffpride + @bowvalleypridenetwork
This year, we were proud to support these organizations and many more across our community.
Lindsay Jentzel shared with us how support for the @banffchildcarecentre_ is inspiring daycare teachers to upgrade their certificates 📚
Watch the second Inspiring Change video at the top of our profile.
INSPIRING CHANGE | 2025 RECAP
Our partners inspire us 🌟 They serve free, hot meals every Monday in Banff. They reach over 400 children with art programs. And they make sure the Bow Valley mountain bike trails stay safe and fun all year long.
Featuring:
* Cathy Geisler, Executive Director, Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation
* Ji Won Baxter, @banff.foodandfriends
* Katie Leaf, @artsplacecanmore
* Jeff O’Leary, @bvmba_1993
* Lindsay Jentzel, @banffchildcarecentre_
In 2025, we proudly supported over 30 organizations making meaningful change in the Bow Valley 💙
Jackie Kinney and Tanya Pacholok from @biosphere.institute shared how their environmental education programs are inspiring kids to make change in their communities ♻️
Watch the full Inspiring Change video at the top of our profile.
We talked to Michelle Backhouse from @bowvalleyfoodalliance about how their organization is changing food systems for the better 🍎 🌱
Watch the full Inspiring Change video at the top of our profile.
