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Remembering Fran Deacon

Philanthropy / /

Fran Deacon, wife of our founder and champion of Toronto Foundation, recently passed away. She’s been a force for so long that it’s hard to imagine her gone, but hers is indeed a life to be celebrated and emulated.  A life-long volunteer, Fran believed that giving back was everyone’s obligation. She liked to say (and we […]

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Fran Deacon, wife of our founder and champion of Toronto Foundation, recently passed away. She’s been a force for so long that it’s hard to imagine her gone, but hers is indeed a life to be celebrated and emulated.  A life-long volunteer, Fran believed that giving back was everyone’s obligation. She liked to say (and we

Toronto Foundation Named Canada’s Top Equitable Funder

Advancing Equality, What's-up / /

We’re honoured to be named Canada’s #1 Equitable Funder in Future of Good’s inaugural list, amongst many of our respected peers. We share this recognition with those who have partnered with, pushed and guided us along the way. We’re encouraged by the recognition and will strive to keep doing better.  The ranking is meant to

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We’re honoured to be named Canada’s #1 Equitable Funder in Future of Good’s inaugural list, amongst many of our respected peers. We share this recognition with those who have partnered with, pushed and guided us along the way. We’re encouraged by the recognition and will strive to keep doing better.  The ranking is meant to

Torontonians are More Vulnerable: New Data from the Vital Signs Roundup on Growth

Press Releases / /

Increasing economic vulnerability is leading to precarious mental and physical wellbeing November 13, 2024, (Toronto) – 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. “It’s

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Increasing economic vulnerability is leading to precarious mental and physical wellbeing November 13, 2024, (Toronto) – 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. “It’s

A message from RockCreek

Organizational Updates / /

Toronto Foundation Investment Performance in 2023 For the first time since Toronto Foundation embarked on a responsible investing journey, we’ve partnered on providing an investment impact report. Last year we invested $758M on behalf of the Foundation, of which $97M was invested responsibly. Overall the investments generated a 9.9% return, with an even higher rate

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Toronto Foundation Investment Performance in 2023 For the first time since Toronto Foundation embarked on a responsible investing journey, we’ve partnered on providing an investment impact report. Last year we invested $758M on behalf of the Foundation, of which $97M was invested responsibly. Overall the investments generated a 9.9% return, with an even higher rate

Investing with Toronto Foundation

Philanthropy / /

Curious to learn about how we invest our funds and what sets us apart? Watch the three videos below to learn more about our investment expertise, governance, beliefs and principles. Each video explores key concepts that help you better understand how we manage investments and what you can expect as a fundholder. Whether you’re a

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Curious to learn about how we invest our funds and what sets us apart? Watch the three videos below to learn more about our investment expertise, governance, beliefs and principles. Each video explores key concepts that help you better understand how we manage investments and what you can expect as a fundholder. Whether you’re a

A Legacy of Learning and Impact: What Drives the Kirpalani Family’s Giving

Donor Stories, Philanthropy / /

“I don’t think my mom could have imagined what things would come from this.”  Anish Kirpalani is referring to the $60,000 gift that the Sheila Kirpalani Foundation is making to Visions of Science, an organization that offers equitable access to STEM education for youth. For Anish, his wife Pooja and their family, it’s a chance

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“I don’t think my mom could have imagined what things would come from this.”  Anish Kirpalani is referring to the $60,000 gift that the Sheila Kirpalani Foundation is making to Visions of Science, an organization that offers equitable access to STEM education for youth. For Anish, his wife Pooja and their family, it’s a chance

New Report Finds 20-Year-Old Torontonians Are Struggling More Than 30-Somethings

Press Releases / /

From Mental Health to Finances to Food: This Demographic Needs Support Post-COVID August 14, 2024, (Toronto) – The newly released brief, The Hidden Cohort: Why Twentysomethings Won’t Be Fine on Their Own, leverages secondary data pulled from the 2023 Toronto’s Vital Signs Report and the over 4,000 primary data responses to the 2022 Toronto Social

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From Mental Health to Finances to Food: This Demographic Needs Support Post-COVID August 14, 2024, (Toronto) – The newly released brief, The Hidden Cohort: Why Twentysomethings Won’t Be Fine on Their Own, leverages secondary data pulled from the 2023 Toronto’s Vital Signs Report and the over 4,000 primary data responses to the 2022 Toronto Social

Support small. Build a city of neighbours.

Discover Community Organizations, Funding & Grants / /

This year’s Good to Give Guide is different. It features some of the smallest organizations we’ve ever funded and recommended to fundholders. Small groups know their communities and draw neighbours together to imagine and build a better future.  Small organizations often serve the most vulnerable and since COVID the demands on them are greater than

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This year’s Good to Give Guide is different. It features some of the smallest organizations we’ve ever funded and recommended to fundholders. Small groups know their communities and draw neighbours together to imagine and build a better future.  Small organizations often serve the most vulnerable and since COVID the demands on them are greater than

The environment: There are always important conversations to be had

Discover Community Organizations, Philanthropy / /

Some folks wonder what progress can be achieved in cities and many of us question how momentum can be gained. So what happened when we gathered two formidable leaders, several long-time philanthropists and the environmentally curious for an intimate conversation in June 2024? Energy lifted and new connections were made, because caring for our climate

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Some folks wonder what progress can be achieved in cities and many of us question how momentum can be gained. So what happened when we gathered two formidable leaders, several long-time philanthropists and the environmentally curious for an intimate conversation in June 2024? Energy lifted and new connections were made, because caring for our climate

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