Ways to Donate

As a non-profit, charitable organization, the Winnipeg Folk Festival relies on the support of our community to keep bringing world-class musical experiences to Winnipeg. Whether it be through sponsorship or donation, there are many ways you can contribute to the success of Folk Fest and the Winnipeg Folk Festival's year-round activities.

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ONLINE

To give an online gift to our community programs, or where it is needed the most.

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MAIL

To donate to our programs or endowment funds print off your donation form here.

Winnipeg Folk Festival
203-211 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2 Canada

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PHONE

Contact us at (204) 231-0096
(Toll-Free: 1-866-301-3823)
and we’ll take your donation in real-time. We would love to hear from you!

Testimonials

"I donate to the Winnipeg Folk Festival because I love music. Music is my best friend, in the good times and in the bad times. My favourite thing about the festival is coming out here and watching grandparents with their grandchildren. Watching the grandchildren looking at the stage and understanding what music is about. Watching the next generation create memories by watching live performances is beautiful."

- Howard Mandshein

"I donate to the Winnipeg Folk Festival because I love beautiful new music. I love making sure that our young new artists are given the opportunities to hone their skills and share them with the world. I donate to the Winnipeg Folk Festival because I believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy this experience. "

- Gail Asper

"I donate to the festival because I believe in what you’re doing. I want the festival to be around for my daughter, and her kids to come. I believe that the festival adds something to our community, which is demonstrated through its adaptability and the different types of genres that it’s played over the years."

- Ron Bailey

Tax Information

Our tax Registration No. 11971 8179 RR 0001.

Tax receipts are issued for all donations over $20 when they are received. If you are making a recurring gift on a monthly basis, a cumulative receipt is issued at the end of the calendar year.

If you are an American donor, tax receipts are also possible. For more information, please call the Development Department at (204) 560-1668.

Click here to view the public portion of our T3010 charitable tax return.

More Information

For more information, please submit an email on our Contact page.

Tribute Gifts

A donation to the Winnipeg Folk Festival is a wonderful way to honour or remember a family member or friend. Also a thoughtful way to celebrate those we love and cherish, tribute gifts are a unique and meaningful way to acknowledge a birthday, anniversary or another special occasion.

Tribute gifts can be made to any of our programs and both the donor and honouree will be publicly acknowledged on our website's Donors page.

Donors receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the gift.

For more information on these programs, please contact Shannon Burns at sburns@winnipegfolkfestival.ca.

Endowment & Planned Gifts

Gifts to the Winnipeg Folk Festival through endowment or planned giving are wonderful ways to provide lasting support to the Festival and ensure that it will be around for generations to come. It is an honour to be remembered by donors through these thoughtful gifts.

The Winnipeg Folk Festival has three endowment funds:

  • Winnipeg Folk Festival Endowment Fund
  • Ron Oswald Young Performers Endowment Fund
  • Jilian Fast Young Performers Program Endowment Fund.

These funds are held in perpetuity with the annual income generated providing the Festival with a permanent source of revenue support.

Considering a legacy gift to the Winnipeg Folk Festival in your will is another way to make a gift that makes a lasting difference. The Folk Fest is a special place for many. A planned gift is a promise for Festivals to come.

For more information on these programs, contact Shannon Burns at sburns@winnipegfolkfestival.ca.

Our Donors

We gratefully acknowledge and thank donors, whose gifts help bring us home every year. Check out the list of 2022 donors.