We're moved by the
beauty of British Columbia
OUR MISSION
About the Foundation
Established in 2012, the Wilson 5 Foundation is a private philanthropic organization dedicated to making a lasting contribution to British Columbia by supporting land conservancy, parks, and public art that encourage movement, while maximizing impact through focused funding of select initiatives locally and beyond.
The Wilson 5 Foundation currently supports BC Parks and a select group of carefully chosen partners whose work aligns with its philanthropic priorities.
CONSERVING BRITSH COLUMBIA
$134 Million
Committed to BC Parks Foundation
360+
Acres of Salish Sea waterfront preserved
2012
The year the foundation was formed
Our Primary
Conservation Partner
BC Parks foundation
The Wilson 5 Foundation has partnered with BC Parks Foundation to help preserve some of British Columbia’s most significant natural spaces for future generations.
Initiatives
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West Ballenas
Partnered with the BC Parks Foundation on the purchase and preservation in perpetuity of several Islands of the Salish Sea including West Ballenas, and critical parts of Lasqueti Island.
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Saturna Island
Partnered with the BC Parks Foundation on the purchase and preservation in perpetuity of several Islands of the Salish Sea including Saturnina Island, and critical parts of Lasqueti Island.
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Englishman River Estuary
Partnered with the Nature Trust of BC to purchase and re-naturalize an infill property at the mouth of the Englishman River Estuary on Vancouver Island that flows into the Salish Sea.
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A-maze-ing Laughter
Partnered with the Vancouver Biennale and the City of Vancouver to gift the A-maze-ing Laughter and Trans AM Totem sculptures to the people of Vancouver.
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imagine1Day
Ensuring that all Ethiopian children have access to quality education free from foreign aid by 2030.
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