CN Employees' and Pensioners' Community Fund
The CN Employees' and Pensioners' Community Fund is a registered Canadian nonprofit organization (Business Registration Number: 118866383RR0001) established to support charitable causes through employee and retiree contributions. Managed entirely by CN Rail personnel, it directs 100% of donations to designated charities, focusing on humanitarian aid, child welfare, health research, and community initiatives[2][5].

History and Operations

Founded over 56 years ago, the fund operates as one of Canada’s largest employee-led charitable programs. It expanded to the United States in 2022, enabling cross-border participation[2]. Annual campaigns involve prize-based incentives, such as Air Canada tickets and electronics, for donors contributing $100 or more[1][3].

Fundraising Impact

The 2025 campaign raised $2.13 million, bringing its 10-year total to $19.9 million across 600+ charities[2]. Key beneficiaries include Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, and health foundations[2][4].

Associated Initiatives

The CN-Canucks Alumni Challenge, a charity hockey event established in 2002, has raised $6.5 million for children’s nonprofits. The 2024 iteration supported organizations like Fitspirit and Girls On the Run[2].

Governance

The fund is administered directly by CN employees and pensioners, ensuring administrative costs are minimized[2][5]. Its structure emphasizes localized giving, with donors selecting recipient charities during campaigns[1][5].

(Article last updated as of 2025 campaign data.)

[1] https://www.communityfundcn.ca/en/index.snc [2] https://www.cn.ca/en/delivering-responsibly/community/community-fund [3] https://www.communityfundcn.us/en/index [4] https://www.cnpensioners.org/cn-community [5] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/cn-employees-and-pensioners-community-fund/impact/view/