Limitations on Giving

Calgary Co-op recognizes the vital and worthwhile role performed by the many charitable organizations, non-profit organizations and others in our community. However, due to limited financial resources, we will restrict our support to groups that best match our objectives. While the following requests may receive consideration, they are not normally supported:

• service groups and third party fund-raisers;
• publications;
• professional or technical associations;
• political groups;
• grant-making foundations;
• community or goodwill advertising;
• religious and sectarian organizations, except for community services offered on a non-denominational basis;
• fraternal organizations;
• conferences, seminars, workshops and conventions;
• trips and tours;
• organizations or programs operating outside of Calgary;
• private clubs;
• film, video and television productions;
• individuals;
• endowments.

For donations at centre level for local or community organizations, the same criteria will apply.