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Burns Memorial Fund
1109-615 MacLeod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2G 4T8
(403) 234-9396 |
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Burns Memorial
Fund is the gift of Senator Patrick Burns - a successful
rancher, businessman and philanthropist. Senator Burns
was an active and integral citizen of Calgary, contributing
to the development of many of the City's institutions and
charities. He was one of the “Big Four” – the four ranchers
who organized the first Calgary Stampede. Senator Patrick
Burns passed away in 1937, leaving this legacy for the children of Calgary.
Burns
Memorial Fund is three funds (Fire, Police and Children)
guided by the wishes of Pat Burns. In his Will, he directed
financial support for widows and orphans of police officers
and firefighters and poor children in Calgary. He asked that
civic officials administer the three funds.
Today, Burns
Memorial Fund trustees form a joint board to govern a
private foundation and two non-profit trusts that deliver
support to individuals and agencies in Calgary. We serve
families of police officers, families of firefighters, and
low-income children. We provide grants to individuals and
community organizations. As Pat Burns did, we contribute to
the education, health and wellness of young Calgarians.
If you or
your organization feel you are eligible to apply for a grant
you can see a full listing of our programs on the
Programs page.
PLEASE NOTE
As of July 31, 2008 the Burns
Memorial Fund will be accepting applications from low income
families for help with school supplies, school fees, baby
needs and medical/dental needs, only. If possible we will
provide funding, starting October, for winter clothing.
Therefore, if a family receives a grant in August or
September they may return to the Burns Memorial Fund in
October to receive funding for winter clothing, if funds are
available.
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