Foundations in Canada
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This is a list of foundations in Canada. Foundations in Canada
collectively comprise a very large asset base for philanthropy
. As of 2003, there were over 2,000 active grantmaking foundations in Canada, who had total assets of $12.5 billion CAD
, with total grants given that year of over $1 billion CAD
. Under Canadian law, foundations may be public or private
, but both are charities.
The following is a list of foundations in Canada that have at least $10 million CAD in assets, as per their most recent Registered Charity Information Return with the Canada Revenue Agency
, usually for 2004. They are ordered alphabetically. All figures are in Canadian dollars.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
collectively comprise a very large asset base for philanthropy
Philanthropy
Philanthropy etymologically means "the love of humanity"—love in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, or enhancing; humanity in the sense of "what it is to be human," or "human potential." In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of...
. As of 2003, there were over 2,000 active grantmaking foundations in Canada, who had total assets of $12.5 billion CAD
Canadian dollar
The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. As of 2007, the Canadian dollar is the 7th most traded currency in the world. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
, with total grants given that year of over $1 billion CAD
Canadian dollar
The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. As of 2007, the Canadian dollar is the 7th most traded currency in the world. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
. Under Canadian law, foundations may be public or private
Private foundation
A private foundation is a legal entity set up by an individual, a family or a group of individuals, for a purpose such as philanthropy. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest private foundation in the U.S. with over $38 billion in assets...
, but both are charities.
The following is a list of foundations in Canada that have at least $10 million CAD in assets, as per their most recent Registered Charity Information Return with the Canada Revenue Agency
Canada Revenue Agency
The Canada Revenue Agency is a federal agency that administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories, international trade legislation, and various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system...
, usually for 2004. They are ordered alphabetically. All figures are in Canadian dollars.
- Atkinson Charitable Foundation (+$50 million)
- Chastell Foundation (+$100 million)
- Claridge Foundation (+$20 million)
- David Suzuki FoundationDavid Suzuki FoundationThe David Suzuki Foundation is an environmental organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada It is a non-profit organization that is incorporated in both Canada and the United States, and is funded by over 40,000 donors...
(unknown) - Donner Canadian Foundation (+$100 million)
- Eldee Foundation (+$20 million)
- F.K. Morrow Foundation (+$70 million)
- Fondation du Grand Montréal (+$85 million)
- Fondation J. Armand Bombardier (+$120 million)
- Fondation J.-Louis Levesque (+$50 million)
- Fondation J.A. De Seve (+$10 million)
- Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon (+$1.30 billion)
- Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu (+$220 million)
- Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (+$190 million)
- John Dobson Foundation (+$20 million)
- J.P. Bickell Foundation (+$70 million)
- J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (+$470 million)
- Kinnear Foundation (+$30 million)
- Laidlaw FoundationLaidlaw FoundationThe Laidlaw Foundation is a Canadian charitable foundation based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1949 by Robert A. Laidlaw, the institution was established with the purpose of providing financial support for charitable, conservation, educational, and cultural organizations in the Ontario region...
(+$50 million) - Lawson Foundation (+$70 million)
- Max Bell Foundation (+$50 million)
- Peter Munk Charitable Foundation (+$30 million)
- R. Howard Webster Foundation (+$90 million)
- Team Brother Bear
- The Calgary FoundationCalgary FoundationThe Calgary Foundation is a Canadian registered charity serving Calgary, Alberta.The foundation was established by a group of community-minded citizens to meet a wide variety of social, cultural, educational, health, environmental, and community charitable needs in Calgary and the surrounding area...
(+$210 million) - The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of CanadaThe Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of CanadaThe Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada is a national not-for-profit volunteer-based charity that raises money for inflammatory bowel disease research. Its mission is to find the cure for inflammatory bowel disease. To achieve its mission, the Foundation is committed to raising increasing...
(+$48 million) - The Edmonton Community Foundation (+$140 million)
- The EJLB Foundation (+$80 million)
- The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation (+$130 million)
- Historica Foundation of Canada
- The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation (+$470 million)
- The Kahanoff Foundation (+$80 million)
- The Macdonald Stewart Foundation (+$50 million)
- The Molson Foundation (+$30 million)
- The Muttart Foundation (+$50 million)
- The New Brunswick Innovation FoundationThe New Brunswick Innovation FoundationThe New Brunswick Innovation Foundation develops innovation and entrepreneurship in New Brunswick by making venture capital investments in start up companies and funding applied research in the interest of developing new intellectual property. An independent corporation, the Foundation has $45...
(+$35 million) - The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation (+$70 million)
- The Richard Ivey Foundation (+$50 million)
- The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation (+$40 million)
- The W. Garfield Weston FoundationThe W. Garfield Weston FoundationThe W. Garfield Weston Foundation is a Canadian charitable foundation committed to making grants in Canada for the benefit of Canadians.The Foundation is named for W. Garfield Weston, who established bakery and other successful enterprises throughout Canada and in many parts of the world...
(+$30 million) - The Winnipeg FoundationThe Winnipeg FoundationThe Winnipeg Foundation is a registered Canadian charity based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It was started in 1921 and is Canada's oldest community foundation. The Foundation is dedicated primarily to the social improvement of Winnipeg, Manitoba...
(+$340 million) - Vancity Community Foundation (+$20 million)
- Vancouver FoundationVancouver Foundation]Vancouver Foundation helps people give back to the communities they care about, in a way that is simple, convenient and lasting.Vancouver Foundation is the largest of Canada's 174 community foundations and have been around since 1943. Their focus is on improving our communities—the places where we...
(+$600 million) - Walter and Duncan Gordon FoundationThe Walter and Duncan Gordon FoundationThe Walter and Duncan Foundation was founded in 1965 by Walter L. Gordon, his wife, Elizabeth , and his brother, Duncan Gordon. It continues today as a private charitable foundation trying to improve public policy in Canada. Walter Gordon was a Canadian businessman and politician...
(+$60 million)