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‘You should give them half your money’: For William and Suzanne Holland, giving begins with kids

The Holland family is passionate about helping children with special needs and addressing homelessness

3 days ago
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Aubrey Dan and his wife, Marla, founded the Aubrey and Marla Dan Foundation (AMDF) in 2002.

Aubrey and Marla Dan Foundation: focus on youth

Funded annually from the Dancap Family Investment Office, the foundation addresses homelessness and mental health, and also supports education, health, and community development

August 29, 2024
Philanthropy

From left, Nona Louise Macdonald, director and secretary of the board, and niece of Nona Macdonald Heaslip; and Brenda Radford, director and niece of Bill Heaslip.

‘We are the living memory of our aunt and uncle’

Created by the co-founder of clothing retailer Grafton and his wife, the Toronto-based William and Nona Heaslip Foundation supports arts, education and health care

July 31, 2024
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New report offers fresh perspectives on charitable foundations in Canada

First comprehensive study offers data about financial pressures, struggle for investment returns and where grants are going

June 28, 2024
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A photo collage: Clockwise from top left: Stephen Jarislowsky of the Jarislowsky Foundation, Andrew Molson of The Molson Foundation, author and former senator André Pratte, book cover of Unseen Angels published by Les Ã‰ditions LaPresse.

Molson, Jarislowsky, Pratte on prominent Montreal families’ COVID crisis response

Collaboration, including Saputo, Bombardier, Trottier, Azrieli, Hewitt and other foundations, documented in book Unseen Angels

June 21, 2024
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Mattamy Homes and Peter Gilgan Foundation founder Peter Gilgan, left, with daughter Stephanie Trussler, executive director of the foundation.

Mattamy founder’s Peter Gilgan Foundation gives millions

With initial focus on health care, next gens expanding mandate to children, families, sustainability and international development

May 30, 2024
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Carleton U. aims to put Canada on philanthropic map with research centre

New facility would study and support the practice of philanthropy, fulfilling a pressing need in nation’s charitable sector

May 24, 2024
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What’s best in giving back – a foundation, DAF or endowment?

How involved does the family want to be? Advisors must determine level of commitment to philanthropy, and be sure to consult next-gens

May 13, 2024
Philanthropy

Kelly and Michael Meighen of the Meighen Family Foundation, which grants millions of dollars to projects supporting vulnerable people primarily in Ontario and New Brunswick.

Meighen family look to third generation to run foundation

Meighen Family Foundation was founded by Ted Meighen, son of former Prime Minister Arthur Meighen, now run by former senator Michael Meighen and his wife, Kelly, and their sons

May 3, 2024
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Solcz Family Foundation founding members, from left: Len, Michael Jr., Michael Sr., Doreen, Marty, and Mark Solcz.

What Windsor manufacturers Solcz family did after sale of global firm

The family behind Valiant Machine & Tool Inc., which grew global and supplied firms like Boeing and Ford, created a family office and family foundation, awarding over $7.8 million

April 19, 2024
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Can Canada’s slide in charitable donations be stopped? A few ideas

The ultra-wealthy are stepping up, and they could lead the way for Canadian society in boosting philanthropy

April 4, 2024
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Claudine Blondin Bronfman and Stephen Bronfman (grandson of Samuel Bronfman, of Seagram’s fame) created the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation, which supports a variety of local, national and international programs with an emphasis on creating and innovating.

Claudine and Stephen Bronfman have donated over $100 million

When Claudine Blondin married into Montreal’s Bronfman family, she pivoted from a marketing career to work with her own and the larger family’s philanthropy

March 28, 2024
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Bhayana Family Foundation board, clockwise from left: treasurer Samir M. Bhayana; secretary and co-founder Madan M. Bhayana; CEO and co-founder Raksha M. Bhayana; marketing and communications Ninotchka (Nina) M. Bhayana.

Bhayana family foundation aims for national non-profit day

Former social worker Raksha Bhayana, principal at Toronto-based Bhayana Management, on a mission to make ‘Invisible Champions’ visible

March 1, 2024
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A photo collage of Thea Barber, left, president of the Paul Barber Foundation, set up when her father, Prophix founder Paul Barber, right, sold his business and, the same month, was diagnosed with cancer.

Entrepreneur’s family’s race against time to create foundation

The Paul Barber Foundation aims to help underprivileged and underrepresented Canadians, especially marginalized youth

February 16, 2024
Philanthropy

Sam Ibrahim, president of Scarborough-based Arrow Group of Companies, stands next to a poster of the an artist's rendering of the building that will be created because he recently donated $25 million to create the Sam Ibrahim Centre of Inclusive Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership at the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus so other locals could build up their ventures and their community: “No one was coming to save us and that mentality still shapes me now.”

Sam Ibrahim: Son of Scarborough makes and gives millions

Sam Ibrahim, of Arrow Group of Companies, recently donated $25 million to foster entrepreneurship through the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus

January 26, 2024
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Donations with strings attached create ‘starvation cycle’ for charities

Philanthropic advisors promote ‘trust-based giving’ instead to maximize the impact of donations

January 8, 2024
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A photo illustration of a child's hands holding the world, with diffuse lights in the background. Changing the world through philanthropy requires a thought-out plan.

Family giving: From personal tragedy to family legacy

Stories of family giving and advice on how to approach philanthropy from archive stories in Canadian Family Offices

December 22, 2023
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Canadian celebrities and athletes lend star power to charities

Ryan Reynolds alone has raised $2.2 million through holiday sweater campaign for SickKids Foundation

December 11, 2023
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Should you donate to a charity that’s flush with cash?

Donors might wonder if their philanthropy could be more effective if given to smaller groups or those hurting for donations

November 21, 2023
Philanthropy

Who’s who: Big-ticket donations from Canada’s wealthiest people

More next-generation family members, women and new Canadians are making mark on large-scale philanthropy

November 14, 2023
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Jordie Burton, a director with the family’s James A. Burton and Family Foundation: “Our family foundation is something that we are building together as a family, as adults. It is really different than growing up with siblings in a business environment that you might play a role in.”

Next gen on how 7 kids, 14 grandkids plus dad work together

When Jim Burton exited his business, PPI Management, he created the Ottawa-based James A. Burton and Family Foundation as project for the whole family

November 2, 2023
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