The North Thompson Communities Foundation (NTCF) was founded in 2001 and began to service the North Thompson Valley communities from McLure to Blue River.

At the time, the North Thompson Valley was host to several large logging companies, Weyerhaeuser being the largest. For what ever reason, Weyerhaeuser decided to leave the valley. Hence, a few community minded people approached the management and suggested they leave a legacy for the valley. They suggested that a foundation be created and invited the company to be part of this as their legacy. The company believed in this concept and offered $50,000 to get the foundation started.

This money was invested with the Vancouver Foundation as there was an opportunity to "double" our money to $100,000. Thus began the investment strategy of the NTCF.

20 years later, the NTCF continues to serve the North Thompson Valley communities.

The NTCF awards grants to non-profit organizations, groups and societies for a variety of purposes, activities and programs, as well as bursaries.