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Deacon Legacy Grants are inspired by our founders, Fraser and Frances Deacon, who made sure that philanthropy would always have a home in Toronto. These multi-year, unrestricted grants support high-impact local organizations working to reduce social and economic divides.
Deacon Legacy Grants are enabled by the endowments of many donors, past and present, who entrust Toronto Foundation to steward their philanthropic aspirations. We hope they will inspire future donors to leave their legacies in our care.
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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.