Philanthropy with purpose. Partnerships with impact.
The Stober Foundation partners with progressive charities and community leaders to fund, support, and grow initiatives that create meaningful change in the Okanagan and beyond.
Giving is only the beginning.
The Stober Foundation invests in practical, measurable solutions that strengthen communities by building resilience, improving health, and creating opportunity. We believe philanthropy should empower people toward greater independence through innovation, partnership, accountability, and sustainable change.
Fund
Invest in charitable initiatives with the capacity to create measurable and meaningful impact.
Support
Work alongside partners with more than capital — offering perspective, resources, and practical support.
Grow
Help strong organizations become even stronger so their impact can reach further and last longer.
Focused on areas where generosity can move people forward.
Core areas of interest
The Foundation supports charitable work across local, national, and international communities, with a focus on progressive and sustainable solutions.
Honouring Sandra & Albert Stober.
Established by Sandra and Albert Stober in 1991, the Stober Foundation continues to evolve through a progressive, forward-thinking, and sustainable approach to giving. Its work remains grounded in community, entrepreneurship, faith, humanitarianism, and innovation.
Today, that legacy is carried forward through partnerships that strengthen organizations, support people, and invest in long-term community wellbeing.
People behind the purpose.
The Stober Foundation is guided by people who care deeply about community, partnership, and long-term impact.
Ken Stober
President
Sarah Nelems
Executive Director
Carey Noel
CFO
Building a more generous future starts with stronger partnerships.
Connect with the Stober Foundation to learn more about its funding approach, community initiatives, and long-term philanthropic priorities.
Funding is guided by nomination and stewardship.
The Stober Foundation is not currently accepting applications for project-specific funding. The online funding portal is closed.
The Foundation has shifted to a professional board nomination model designed to better serve communities and steward philanthropic resources with care.
Learn About FundingPrograms that turn generosity into action.
These homepage cards focus on initiatives that are ongoing or forward-looking, rather than dated news posts, galleries, or past campaign recaps.
Tree of Hope
An annual Landmark District tradition and a visible symbol of hope, kindness, and charitable giving in Kelowna.
Explore the TreeGratitude Project
A community recognition initiative that honours people doing good and amplifies their generosity through charitable giving.
Nominate SomeoneDistrict 7
An employee-led giving initiative that empowers Stober’s family company team members to engage directly with charities and community needs.
Learn About District 7Areas of giving.
Use this grid as an evergreen homepage overview. It avoids dated campaigns while still showing the breadth of the Foundation’s philanthropic priorities.
Philanthropy with purpose. Partnerships with impact.
The Stober Foundation partners with progressive charities and community leaders to fund, support, and grow initiatives that create meaningful change in the Okanagan and beyond.
Giving is only the beginning.
The Foundation takes a partnership-first approach to philanthropy — investing in high-quality organizations while supporting stronger outcomes through guidance, resources, and shared expertise.
Established by Albert and Sandra Stober, the Foundation continues to evolve through a progressive, forward-thinking, and sustainable approach to giving. Its work remains grounded in community, entrepreneurship, faith, humanitarianism, and innovation.
Fund
Invest in charitable initiatives with the capacity to create measurable and meaningful impact.
Support
Work alongside partners with more than capital — offering perspective, resources, and practical support.
Grow
Help strong organizations become even stronger so their impact can reach further and last longer.
Honouring Sandra & Albert Stober.
The Stober Foundation exists because of Sandra and Albert Stober’s belief that success should be shared with purpose.
Their example continues to guide a family foundation rooted in gratitude, stewardship, entrepreneurship, faith, and care for community.
Today, that legacy is carried forward through partnerships that strengthen organizations, support people, and invest in long-term community wellbeing.
Focused on areas where generosity can move people forward.
Core areas of interest
The Foundation supports charitable work across local, national, and international communities, with a focus on progressive and sustainable solutions.
Areas of giving.
Use this grid as an evergreen homepage overview. It avoids dated campaigns while still showing the breadth of the Foundation’s philanthropic priorities.
Funding is guided by nomination and stewardship.
The Stober Foundation is not currently accepting applications for project-specific funding. The online funding portal is closed.
The Foundation has shifted to a professional board nomination model designed to better serve communities and steward philanthropic resources with care.
Learn About FundingPrograms that turn generosity into action.
These homepage cards focus on initiatives that are ongoing or forward-looking, rather than dated news posts, galleries, or past campaign recaps.
Tree of Hope
An annual Landmark District tradition and a visible symbol of hope, kindness, and charitable giving in Kelowna.
Explore the TreeGratitude Project
A community recognition initiative that honours people doing good and amplifies their generosity through charitable giving.
Nominate SomeoneDistrict 7
An employee-led giving initiative that empowers Stober’s family company team members to engage directly with charities and community needs.
Learn About District 7Working with organizations built for impact.
The Foundation’s partner approach is based on trust, shared values, and a commitment to sustainable outcomes.
Building a more generous future starts with stronger partnerships.
Connect with the Stober Foundation to learn more about its funding approach, community initiatives, and long-term philanthropic priorities.