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 BRITISH COLUMBIA
$134 Million
Committed to the 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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![Coastal scene with rocky shoreline, some driftwood, and a dense forest of pine trees on a sunny day.]()
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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![Rocky shoreline with trees and water under a clear blue sky.]()
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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![Aerial view of a coastal area with a river delta, beach, forested land, and mountains in the background.]()
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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![Multiple metallic statues of laughing children with muscular builds and athletic poses in a park during sunset, with trees and a cityscape in the background.]()
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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![Group of children playing and smiling in an outdoor setting with trees and grass.]()
imagine1Day
Ensuring that all Ethiopian children have access to quality education free from foreign aid by 2030.
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