The Kimberley Foundation, established by Dr. Hugh Morris in 2003, honors the legacy of his late wife Pat. As a not-for-profit charitable foundation, it champions her love for learning, dedication to community service, and pursuit of excellence. Its mission expanded to include commemorating Hugh Morris's life, promoting a love of learning, stimulating curiosity about the world, and supporting initiatives that inspire and facilitate positive, environmentally responsible change.
The Kimberley Foundation offers several grant programs, including the Hugh C. Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship, which supports graduate students from Canadian universities in self-guided travel and experiential learning focusing on earth sciences, environmental studies, and sustainability. The Fellowship emphasizes programs that contribute to global sustainability or significant social impact, avoiding duplication of existing travel or research grants that center on single-university visits. Additionally, the Foundation has initiatives like the FOCUS! Climate Change Student Video Competition to engage younger generations in arts and sciences, aiming to act as a catalyst for change at their intersection.