We are Toronto’s community foundation
building a city of informed and 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 areas — 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.
Putting Your Future and Will in Focus
If like many Canadians COVID-19 has caused you think about your mortality more than ever before, you might be sitting down to start or update your will under markedly different circumstances. Learn more
Using Your Philanthropy to Advance Racial Justice
Society is reflecting on how to deepen our collective responsibility. Get started by supporting these Black and Indigenous led and serving organizations. Learn more
Anishnawbe Health’s New Mobile Health Unit
We had this idea to turn a RV into a mobile health service to reach people where they are. The main goal is to serve the Aboriginal Peoples who are homeless and hopefully get them off the streets. Learn more
In the age of COVID-19, reciprocity is a matter of survival
Our CEO Sharon Avery’s thoughts on building a city defined by reciprocity Learn more
Understanding Toronto’s Greatest Needs
Research, insights, and recommendations to connect your philanthropy to the causes you care about.
Vital Signs
A snapshot of the trends and issues affecting quality of life in Toronto. Learn more
Good to Give Guide
Your guide to high-impact organizations working on the causes you care about. Learn more
Research Brief:
COVID-19 & Housing
Will new opportunity emerge from crisis? Learn more
