We have been alerted to multiple scam attempts involving individuals falsely claiming to represent the Calgary Foundation. These attempts haved occured by phone, email, and social media messaging platforms. Fraudsters pose as Foundation staff, or as charitable entities and reference charitable causes, community needs, or past grant support. These attempts have been reported locally and nationally.

Warning Signs

  • Claims of prior support or involvement you don’t recall
  • Requests for donations by phone or through unofficial channels (whatsapp, go fund me, etc.)
  • Pressure to act quickly or provide immediate payment
  • Requests for credit card, banking, or personal information
  • Vague, inconsistent, or inaccurate details
  • Discouragement from donating through our official website

What Calgary Foundation Will Never Do

  • Ask for your credit card or banking information
  • Pressure you to make a donation on the spot
  • Request personal or financial information through unsolicited contact
  • Ask you to donate through unverified websites or payment methods

All legitimate donations to Calgary Foundation are made securely through calgaryfoundation.org or through clearly arranged, documented processes.

What You Can Do

We are deeply concerned about the emotional and financial impact these scams may have and are working to raise awareness and protect our community.

If your organization is on the hunt for office space, consider joining us at the Kahanoff Centre, Calgary’s charitable campus. You’ll be in good company among other charitable and nonprofit organizations working to make our shared city a better place.

Coming June 2026, up to 40,000 sq. ft. of office space will be available in this purpose-built campus located in the Beltline (105 12 Ave S.E.). Operated by a non-profit landlord, the Centre offers affordable office and meeting space designed to support collaboration and community.

Click here to learn more about the office space available for lease: The Kahanoff Centre – Office Space

If interested, reach out to Diana Steele, Tenant Relations Coordinator at the Kahanoff Centre: [email protected].

Become part of a purpose-built hub designed exclusively for charities and non-profits. Located in Calgary’s Beltline (105 12 Ave S.E.)—steps from the Victoria Park/Stampede LRT, the Kahanoff Centre offers heated underground parking, on-site security, daycare services, and modern shared amenities.

This collaborative, community-focused campus brings mission-driven organizations together under one roof, creating the infrastructure and connection needed to amplify social impact.

Explore upcoming tenancy opportunities HERE.

Please reach out to Diana Steele at [email protected] with inquiries.