A Bright Future For Japanese Canadians
Our Next 50 Years
The Powell Street Festival Society (PSFS) is committed to boundary-pushing art, deep intergenerational relationships, and strong allyship, together building a society enriched by Japanese Canadian arts and advocacy. For the past 50 years, our community has carried us through triumphs and challenges, building our festival and year-round programs from the ground up.
20,000 + Festival Attendees
1,400 + Meals
1,000 + Hours of employment
592 Artists
36 JC Youth Return to Paueru Gai
480+ Volunteers
The Endowment Fund - Securing the Future
The Endowment Fund ensures the long-term stability of PSFS by creating a permanent and reliable source of income to support Japanese Canadian arts and culture for generations to come. It is a lasting investment in the future of the community, providing steady annual funding that is not dependent on shortterm or uncertain funding cycles. Endowment Fund Impact Provides stable, year-round support for arts and community programming for decades to come Nurtures emerging and intergenerational artists, preserving tradition while encouraging creative growth Sustains essential operations to ensure high-quality festival experiences every year
The Annual Fund - Supporting Today
The Annual Fund supports PSFS’ day-to-day operations and yearround programming. Unlike the Endowment Fund, it provides immediate, flexible resources that make current programs and community initiatives possible. Annual Fund Supports Festival production costs, including artist honoraria, venue rentals, technical support, and logistics Community care initiatives such as Winter Care Packages, meal-sharing programs, and DTES workshops Year-round arts programming, including youth mentorship, theatre, film, music, and visual arts Volunteer coordination, training, and operational support
Legacy Giving & Planned Gifts
Legacy gifts ensure Japanese Canadian arts and culture continue well into the future. Planned giving allows donors to create meaningful, long-term impact in ways that align with their financial and estate plans. Bequests: Gifts through wills or estate plans Charitable Remainder Trusts: Providing income to donors or beneficiaries during their lifetime, with remainder funding PSFS Life Insurance & Annuities: Offering predictable, lasting support Legacy donors are recognized in the Matsuri (祭) Circle, which provides: Invitations to exclusive events and private performances Recognition in festival communications and donor walls Updates on programs supported by their gifts, illustrating measurable impact
Get in touch! development@powellstreetfestival.com 604-739-9388
Naming Opportunities For Matsuri (祭) Donors & Sponsors
PSFS is proud to begin offering strategic naming opportunities, allowing donors and sponsors to leave a lasting mark on Japanese Canadian cultural preservation.
Bring the Festival to Life
Empower People
Year-Round Programs
Gold (金) $25,000 +
- Street Stage
- Craft Marketplace
- Jackson Avenue Food Market
- Artist Residency
- PSFS Early Career Program
- Arts Presentation Series
- Community Care Programs
Silver (銀) $15,000
- Dunlevy Street Food Market
- Community Booth Area
- Sustainability Program
- Japanese Canadian Youth Cohort
- Volunteer Program
Bronze (銅) $10,000
- Children’s Tent
- Interactive Zone
- Demo Area
- Seniors’ Tent
- Bike Valet
Donation Form
Enter the details of your one-time donation or monthly donation below. This secure form is supported by CanadaHelps. Your charitable tax receipt will be issued by CanadaHelps.
単回のご寄付、または毎月のご寄付の詳細を入力してください。この安全なフォームはCanadaHelpsによって支援されています。税金申告用レシートはCanadaHelpsによって発行されます。
支援の方法
1回からの寄付
オンラインの場合は上記のフォームをご利用ください。ご無理のない範囲でご支援をご検討いただけますと幸いです。現金または小切手の場合は、パウエル祭協会のオフィス宛てにお送りいただきますようお願い致します。#410-111 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H4
月々の寄付
継続的で負担の少ない寄付方法として、少額での月々のご寄付をご検討ください。同様に上記のフォームをご利用いただけます。
故人を偲ぶ寄付
ご友人やご家族など、亡くなられた方の思い出に寄せて、ご寄付のご検討をお願い致します。
祝賀行事や記念イベントに際する寄付
お祝い事や記念イベントの際に、大切な方へ感謝の気持ちや敬意を表す方法として、ご寄付のご検討をお願い致します。
レガシーファンド（遺贈寄付）
皆様の多大なるご支援・ご協力によりまして、本協会はこれまで45年間もの長きに渡り継続発展を遂げることができました。身辺整理の際には、大変恐縮でございますが、本協会への遺贈寄付をご検討ください。本寄付口へのご支援は、日系カナダ人の文化と歴史を継承・発展させ、また、未来の世代に繋げていくことができます。ぜひあたたかいご支援を賜りますよう何卒よろしくお願い申し上げます。詳細についてはお問い合わせください。
生涯会員制
1回限りのメンバーシップ購入（＄12）で、毎年の総会での投票権を得ることができます。ご購入はこちらのリンクから行えます。
Legacy Fund
Powell Street Festival Society is establishing a Legacy Fund to enhance our financial stability as we continue to celebrate Japanese Canadian arts and culture. Powell Street Festival is the largest Japanese Canadian festival in the country and the longest running community celebration in Vancouver. Make a gift to our Legacy Fund.
Your Bequest
Whether you are a regular festival goer, a volunteer, or a member of our broader community, you have made a personal investment in Powell Street Festival Society. Commitment like yours is what has enriched our community and kept this festival running for the last 50 years. You can help sustain our vibrancy by remembering Powell Street Festival Society in your estate planning.
By bequeathing to Powell Street Festival Society, you are celebrating the history of the Japanese culture in Canada and giving to future generations.
Powell Street Festival may have impacted your life in some way. You are not alone. Powell Street Festival Society has been touching lives throughout the Lower Mainland for over 50 years by presenting accessible, community based Japanese Canadian arts and cultural programming. We will continue to do so with your support.
For more information on how to donate to Powell Street Festival Society please contact us at 604-739-9388 or email info@powellstreetfestival.com.