Philanthropy

For philanthropists looking to formalize their giving, the process begins with choosing between establishing a donor advised fund (DAF) or a private foundation. While both provide structure, our network of advisors tell us that their clients are increasingly understanding that DAFs—especially when housed within a community foundation—are the most strategic way to maximize your resources […]

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

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

Author: Nicola Hives, Director, Growth Strategy at Toronto Foundation Despite their importance, most fundholders haven’t created long-term wishes for their fund. If you pass away or are unable to make decisions, these wishes function as guidelines for the Foundation to manage your fund. On May 14th we hosted fundholders and professional advisors in the office

Adam Malcolm zeroed in on his philanthropic goals amid the COVID pandemic: give back to the arts where he had thrived for years and found community. Because of the pandemic, too many artists were struggling with less financial security.