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By the numbers
Everything we do helps build community assets.
Vancity Community Foundation’s financial highlights as of the end of 2024 were:
$105,209,977
held in consolidated assets
$30,886,543
disbursed in grants
$6,699,916
to community programs and partnerships
2023 Annual Report
Investment portfolio
Our investments are managed primarily through Vancity Investment Management, according to an Investment Policy Statement set by our Board of Directors.
*Blended benchmark: 39% S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index, 26% MSCI World Net Total Return Index (CAD), 13% FTSE Universe Bond Index, 20% FTSE Short Term Overall Bond Index, 2% FTSE Canada 30-Day T-Bill Index
Socially Responsible Investments
| Performance of our Vancity Investment Management (VCIM) portfolio | ||
|---|---|---|
| As of June 30, 2025 | VCF | Benchmark* |
| 3 MO | 4.91% | 4.83% |
| YTD | 5.32% | 5.64% |
| 1 YR | 12.48% | 16.40% |
| 3 YR | 11.31% | 13.13% |
| 5 YR | 8.08% | 10.00% |
About Socially Responsible Investments
100% of our investments with VCIM are screened by our managers according to Socially Responsible Investment parameters based on the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investing:- We will incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
- We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.
- We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.
- We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
- We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
- We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.
Impact investing
In addition to the balanced portfolios managed by Vancity Investment Management and our deposits held at Vancity for lending to the members, we also held or allocated the following instruments as of December 31, 2024.
Direct impact investing | |
|---|---|
Program-related investments (incl. Accelerator Fund loans) | $18,215,361.67 (20.8%) |
Mission-related investments | $4,225,435.66 (4.8%) |