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Delve into resources curated to make your philanthropy even more impactful. From tips and research to guide your decisions, to learning events that spark new ideas and opportunities to connect with the community—you’ll find everything you need to make your philanthropy even more meaningful.

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Resources to inspire your philanthropy

Read our research

Dive into over 20 years of research on the city’s wellbeing and uncover insights to inspire meaningful change in your community. 

Giving Guides

Explore our collection of giving guides featuring high-impact organizations that are addressing Toronto’s greatest needs.  

Tips for Good Grantmaking

Learn best practices for equitable and effective granting so your support can create lasting, positive impact.

Stories from the community

Read and watch content that spotlights the perspectives of leaders and experts working in Toronto's communities and those with lived experience. 

Protected: The Fight For Toronto’s Chinatown Starts With Art, Majong and Kung Fu

Protected: What Happens When We Join In

Protected: How Next Generation Arts strives to help youth build connections

Protected: How Taylor Massey Residents Wellness Council provides support to newcomers and their families

Tkaronto Indigenous Peoples Fund: Advancing Indigenous self-determination

Protected: Malvern cleanups turn strangers into community

Protected: Non-profit arts organization fuels human connection in Toronto’s east end

In Thorncliffe Park, urban farming brings residents together

“We can all be Turtle Protectors”: How a mother snapping turtle ‘founded’ this Toronto initiative

More Play, More Connection: Meet the Free to Play 2026 Recipients

Learning events

Fundholder events centered on understanding community priorities, connecting with fellow philanthropists and community organizations and staying up to date with Toronto Foundation.

Giving circles: collective giving, greater impact

Start or join a giving circle and amplify your impact. Together with like-minded philanthropists, you’ll combine resources, make collective decisions and support the causes you care about most. 

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