A Keystone group holding a rainbow banner with Canadian rainbow flags at a Pride parade

Local giving · Bruce + Grey counties

Pryde Foundation

We back the registered charities helping people feel well, live fully, and belong in Bruce and Grey counties.

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10 Collard Way
Port Elgin, Ontario
519-832-0550
prydefoundation@bmts.com

Supporting physical and mental well-being, healthy living, and community connection.

A local foundation

The strongest communities are built by people who keep showing up.

Make good work possible.

The Pryde Foundation exists to strengthen the nonprofit organizations that make everyday life better for their neighbours. Our grants help local teams keep essential programs moving and respond to needs with care.

Spring + fall

Two annual review windows keep funding conversations clear and timely.

Bruce + Grey

Our focus stays close to the communities we know and call home.

What we support

Three ways local care grows.

We look for thoughtful organizations with a clear need, a practical plan, and meaningful impact close to home.

Strengthen local charities

Targeted support helps organizations with limited resources continue vital work.

Support well-being

We fund programs that improve physical, mental, and emotional health.

Build belonging

Community connection, safety, and healthy living make a stronger region for everyone.

A young person in a wheelchair meeting a horse with two staff members at an arena

Impact is local

“Help strengthen the nonprofit sector so that the entire community can thrive.”

That belief has guided the Pryde Foundation from the beginning. It is why we invest in organizations that make a direct, lasting difference for their neighbours.

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Stories from our community

Care looks different in every community.

From therapeutic riding to inclusive recreation, child and family services, Pride, and community events, local care takes many forms.

A young rider on a brown horse being led by a staff member outdoors in autumn — Therapeutic riding that makes space for possibility.

A smiling client in a blue helmet hugging a pony in a stable aisle — Confidence grows through gentle connection.

A dunk tank at the Keystone Family Fun Day — Inclusive recreation, outdoors and together.

A group riding lesson walking toward a cornfield — A shared path can open up new joy.

A child in pink winter gear greeting a horse over a snowy fence — A warm welcome, even on the coldest days.

A teenager in a power wheelchair feeding a horse with two helpers in a barn — Support that meets people where they are.

Keystone staff at a community booth with a service table banner — Local services, open doors, shared care.

A young rider on a white horse being led along a trail by a staff member — Belonging belongs in every season.

Three people with a blonde pony under a blue sky on a sunny spring day — Small moments can carry a whole lot of hope.

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