Protected: Private Foundation Succession: A Practical Legal Guide to Transitioning to a Donor Advised Fund
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Black Public Joy: Investing in What Holds Communities Together
Philanthropy has long been shaped by urgency—responding to crisis, harm and need. But sustaining civic life also depends on what helps people gather, express themselves and remain open to one another. Award-winning public space expert Jay Pitter describes public joy as a form of civic infrastructure that supports collective flourishing. Her newly released book Black
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Philanthropy has long been shaped by urgency—responding to crisis, harm and need. But sustaining civic life also depends on what helps people gather, express themselves and remain open to one another. Award-winning public space expert Jay Pitter describes public joy as a form of civic infrastructure that supports collective flourishing. Her newly released book Black
Rethinking Your Investment Policy Statement: The Questions That Matter Most
A discussion guide for boards and leadership teams Why this matters For many charities, the Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is treated as a technical or compliance document—reviewed infrequently, updated incrementally and often inherited from a previous era of the organization. In reality, an IPS is one of the most powerful strategy tools a board can
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A discussion guide for boards and leadership teams Why this matters For many charities, the Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is treated as a technical or compliance document—reviewed infrequently, updated incrementally and often inherited from a previous era of the organization. In reality, an IPS is one of the most powerful strategy tools a board can
Honouring Black Brilliance
This year marks 30 years of honouring Black History Month in Canada. The 2026 national theme, “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations: From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries”, invites us to recognize the enduring contributions of Black Canadians, while investing in the future they are building. Supporting them through donations and volunteering is a tangible way to honour Black brilliance and invest
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This year marks 30 years of honouring Black History Month in Canada. The 2026 national theme, “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations: From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries”, invites us to recognize the enduring contributions of Black Canadians, while investing in the future they are building. Supporting them through donations and volunteering is a tangible way to honour Black brilliance and invest
The Future of Charitable Wealth-Building: How Collective Investing is Creating New Possibilities
Charities can—and should—be savvy investors. When organizations have the right tools, they can do more: expand programs, weather uncertainty, invest in innovation—all to create opportunities for their communities. Yet too often, charities are expected to operate within outdated funding models that prioritize short-term survival over long-term resilience. Grants and donations remain vital. But on their
Charities can—and should—be savvy investors. When organizations have the right tools, they can do more: expand programs, weather uncertainty, invest in innovation—all to create opportunities for their communities. Yet too often, charities are expected to operate within outdated funding models that prioritize short-term survival over long-term resilience. Grants and donations remain vital. But on their
Donor Advised Funds with us versus Private Foundations
Before going to the trouble of setting up your own private foundation, read more about what a donor advised fund at our community foundation can offer. Toronto Foundation Donor Advised Fund Private Foundation Start up Less than a week. No cost. Establishment and charity registration can take 6-12 months. Legal costs starting at $7,000. Minimum
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Before going to the trouble of setting up your own private foundation, read more about what a donor advised fund at our community foundation can offer. Toronto Foundation Donor Advised Fund Private Foundation Start up Less than a week. No cost. Establishment and charity registration can take 6-12 months. Legal costs starting at $7,000. Minimum
26 more grantees. More community support and potential, realized.
The overwhelming number of compelling Toronto’s Vital Signs (TVS) Grant applications we received this spring told us two things: that demands on community organizations remain high; and that community-informed solutions are working, but there’s potential to do even more with more access to funding. We wanted to find a way to make that happen. More
26 more grantees. More community support and potential, realized. Read More »
The overwhelming number of compelling Toronto’s Vital Signs (TVS) Grant applications we received this spring told us two things: that demands on community organizations remain high; and that community-informed solutions are working, but there’s potential to do even more with more access to funding. We wanted to find a way to make that happen. More
Year-end deadlines: Holiday gifting and granting 2025
Sending a holiday grant to your favourite organization? Grants: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Grants received by December 3 will be deposited or mailed before the end of the calendar year Making a contribution to your TF fund and hoping for a 2025 tax receipt? Gifts of securities: Wednesday, December 10, 2025* We require a completed Gift
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Sending a holiday grant to your favourite organization? Grants: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Grants received by December 3 will be deposited or mailed before the end of the calendar year Making a contribution to your TF fund and hoping for a 2025 tax receipt? Gifts of securities: Wednesday, December 10, 2025* We require a completed Gift
Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas
Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas Oahas’ mission is to provide culturally respectful and sensitive programs and strategies to respond to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic among Aboriginal people in Ontario through promotion, prevention, long-term care, treatment and support initiatives consistent with harm reduction. Oahas staff work with community members and families to
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Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas Oahas’ mission is to provide culturally respectful and sensitive programs and strategies to respond to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic among Aboriginal people in Ontario through promotion, prevention, long-term care, treatment and support initiatives consistent with harm reduction. Oahas staff work with community members and families to
Tungasuvvingat Inuit
Tungasuvvingat Inuit Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) is an Inuit-specific registered not-for-profit Ontario service provider offering social support, cultural activities, employment and education assistance, youth programs, counselling, crisis intervention and more. In total, they offer nearly 30 integrated, frontline services. The goal is to be a one-stop resource and support centre to meet the rapidly growing, complex
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Tungasuvvingat Inuit Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) is an Inuit-specific registered not-for-profit Ontario service provider offering social support, cultural activities, employment and education assistance, youth programs, counselling, crisis intervention and more. In total, they offer nearly 30 integrated, frontline services. The goal is to be a one-stop resource and support centre to meet the rapidly growing, complex