Welcome to the Real Estate Foundation of BC
We advance sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use across BC
News & Stories
Our Priorities
All of our work — including grantmaking — supports sustainability, equity, and social justice in five areas.
Land Use
Fresh Water
Built Environments
Food Sovereignty
Real Estate Profession
$100M+
granted to projects since 1988
$6.8M
granted to 80+ projects in 2022-23
$3.1M
invested in funds for environmental
and social impact
Who We Are
The Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) is a philanthropic organization working to advance sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use across BC. We fund projects, connect people, and share knowledge.
“Being a land steward is a practice that Indigenous peoples have upheld since time immemorial. I look forward to returning the land to its natural state so the ecosystem can thrive again.”
— Maiya Modeste, Stqeeye’ Learning Society