building a city of informed, engaged philanthropists committed to accelerating meaningful change for all
What's a Community Foundation?
We exist to improve quality of life for people in a specific geographic area — highlighting needs, engaging donors and making grants.
Philanthropists come to Toronto Foundation to simplify and enhance their charitable giving.
WHAT's NEW
Our latest news, stories, research, and insights.
We're hiring // Are you a seasoned engagement and development manager who’d be energized by a new growth strategy and by delivering exemplary stewardship to our fundholders? Apply today!
Year-end deadlines are coming up! // Don't miss making your gifts and grants before the end of the year. Note: With the ongoing Canada Post strike, we kindly ask that you avoid mailing cheques. See the full details here.
26 more grantees. More community and potential, realized // Generosity from our fundholders and legacy donors means 26 more organizations are getting the support they need — advancing climate action, menstrual equity and civic engagement in Toronto and so much more.
This season: Help Indigenous communities thrive // Celebrating culture. Advocacy. Providing community supports and services. These are just a few ways that Indigenous-led and serving organizations continue to show up for First Nations, Inuit and Métis folks in this city. Get to know these organizations.
Understanding Toronto’s Greatest Needs
Research, insights, and recommendations to connect your philanthropy to the causes you care about.
The first-ever short-form Toronto's Vital Signs report asks people to consider a new perspective on growth. While the rise in population has dominated the civic conversation, the latest research reveals new data on an overlooked and urgent reality.
The 2023 Report details social isolation and economic stress, as well as declines in mental health and civic engagement. But raising alarm bells is not enough. This year we're focusing on the problem that underlies them all—restoring the connection between us and our city.
It’s been 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Report was released. Let’s continue to uplift and support Indigenous people, but let’s also do better.
You can start here by getting to know the dozens of Toronto's Indigenous-led and focused organizations serving First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in this city.
We acknowledge we are on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. While Indigenous communities in Toronto remain strong, vibrant, and resilient, they need support to address and overcome the impact of colonialism and systemic inequalities. Furthering Indigenous reconciliation and sovereignty are integral to achieving a more fair and just society where everyone can thrive.
We aim to be an ally and to fund local Indigenous organizations.