Foundation

In 2014, the Arpeg Group of Companies and its founding Mathisen business family undertook to formalize their rich history of philanthropic endeavours. The Mathisen Family Private Foundation was officially granted non-profit status as a registered charity in order to continue a long tradition of A.K. and B.M. Mathisen’s support for the communities which we call home. By inspiring family-led giving, the Mathisen Family Private Foundation is a proud extension of our four-generation Vancouver, B.C. family and the values which have steered our business and family for over 60 years.

The following guiding principles are the embodiment of our philanthropic focus:

• To support the advancement, treatment, and/or education of Health Care and Research
• To support the appreciation, participation, and/or understanding of Arts and Culture
• To support the advancement of Education
• To support the advancement and/or participation of Sport

Our MFPF donation committee meets three times a year – April, July, and November. Proposals are to be submitted within 15 days of each meeting to allow our multi-generational committee an opportunity to engage with each organization in an effort to better understand how the request aligns with our stated values. Our goal is to communicate decisions within a week of our committee meetings and if possible, work with organizations around more than just monetary support. Opportunities to partner with unique causes and event-based activities are welcome.