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First West Foundation is proud to announce an investment of $1,145,903 to 81 charitable organizations in communities served by Envision Financial, Enderby & District Financial, Island Savings and Valley First, divisions of First West Credit Union. The investment represents a variety of funding streams including impact grants, capacity grants, SOAR grants, multi-year commitments and named endowment recipients.
Throughout the Fall, the Foundation will release an additional $1,094,896 in funding to charities through several named endowments and its four regional community endowments.
2025 marks a milestone year for First West Foundation, as the Board of Directors approved a 12% disbursement rate, 7% higher than the CRA’s minimum 5%, the equivalent increase of $1,283,068 for a total 2025 disbursement, through 18 named endowments of $2,278,326.
Click on the regional links below to learn more about the charities supported and funded this year.
2025 Enderby Financial Community Endowment grants
2025 Envision Financial Community Endowment grants
2025 Island Savings Community Endowment grants
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