Canadian Foundations

Birks Family Foundation

Secretary-Treasurer
606 Cathcart Street, Suite 534
Montreal, QC H3B 1K9
P:(514) 397-2567
F:(514) 397-1121
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http://www.birksfamilyfoundation.ca

Grants are available for capital campaigns, special projects, and program funding. Only non-profit organizations with a charitable registration number are eligible. Geographic scope is Canada-wide, with primary focus on Quebec.

Also has a bursary program, but funds are distributed through participating universities. The Foundation does not accept direct applications for bursaries.

Chris Spencer Foundation

Bentall Centre
P.O. Box 48284
Vancouver, BC V7X 1A1
P: (604) 608-2560

Established in 1949, the foundation give annual grants usually ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Fiscal year ends December 31. The foundation’s objectives are to provide funds for charitable organizations whose aims and objectives are intended to make boys and girls, and young men and young women, better citizens of Canada.

Christopher Foundation

475 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9

Grants range from $1,000 to $50,000. The foundation’s stated purpose is to support general charitable causes.

Interests include:

Arts and Culture
Medical Research
Multiple Sclerosis
Performing Arts
Theatre
Visual Arts

David Spencer Endowment Encouragement Foundation

Scotia Trust
650 West Georgia Street, Suite 510, P.O. Box 11538
Vancouver, BC V6B 4N7
P:(604) 718-7116
F:(604) 717-5505

The foundation’s purpose is to:

stimulate and encourage the performing arts
act as a sponsor of the performing arts
assist and collaborate with, and provide funding which will be received as capital gifts by charitable foundations engaged in funding and activities consistent with these purposes

Envision Charitable Foundation

“The Envision Charitable Foundation provides much-needed funding to community organizations working diligently to lend a helping hand to people living in our communities.

By being responsible trustees and working to grow our endowment fund, we’re helping ensure that the Foundation is a sustainable source of funding for the community for years to come.

Grants from the Foundation help make a variety of community dreams a reality – everything from new hospital equipment to educational bursaries. Since inception, we’ve provided over $1 million in grants to worthwhile community projects.”

Managed by a Board of Directors, the Foundation is a charitable organization that aims:

To support initiatives that enhance the quality of life in our communities
To create capital for sustainable community support

Funding criteria

The Foundation invites applications for funding in the areas of health and safety. Applications for community projects will be considered using the following criteria:
Preference is given to projects benefiting the communities in which Envision Credit Union operates.
A limited number of national or international projects may be considered. Preference is given to proposals promoting co-operative principles.
The requesting organization should be contributing toward some of the project costs or should be raising funds from other sources, as the Foundation’s role is one of partnership.
Proposals should be for specific projects, clearly presented and of limited duration (e.g., equipment purchased, building constructed, program launched, jobs created)
Projects should benefit many and offer equal access

See the website at http://www.envisionfoundation.ca/ for details and how to apply.

Fairbairn Foundation

Fairbairn Foundation
c/o Squamish Music Ltd
5162 Marguerite Street
Vancouver, BC V6M 3K2
P: (604) 263-7263

The foundation’s stated purpose is to support general charitable causes. Geographic scope is Vancouver, British Columbia.

Gifts in Kind Canada

Gifts In Kind Canada^TM is a registered charity in Canada that partners with companies wishing to donate newly manufactured products to Canadian charities. Through this partnership, Gifts In Kind Canada helps charities maximize their productivity, improve their bottom line, and more efficiently serve their clients by offering easy access to a wide range of donated goods. Established in the mid-90s, Gifts In Kind Canada has provided quality products and services to thousands of registered Canadian charities.

Participating organizations serve all areas of need, including youth, the elderly and families in crisis, as well as the charitable sectors of housing, education, health care, environment, the arts and culture.

Gifts In Kind Canada is the Canadian network affiliate of Gifts In Kind International, the world’s leading charity in product philanthropy, and draws upon the support and corporate relationships of the entire international network.

For more information on Gifts In Kind Canada contact:

Gifts In Kind Canada
375 Admiral Blvd. Unit #5
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N1
Tel. (905) 565-1009 Fax (905) 565-7064
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Hamber Foundation

18th Floor, 700 West Georgia St.
Toronto Dominion Tower
PO Box 10083, Pacific Centre
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B6
Tel: (604) 659-7448
Fax: (604) 659-7469

http://www.hamberfoundation.ca/

The Foundation makes grants for cultural, educational and charitable purposes within the Province of British Columbia. The Foundation prefers to support specific projects rather than contributing to general sustaining assistance or to large capital projects. The Foundation may review major grant proposals from time to time.

Interests include:

Arts & Culture
Education
Health & Welfare
Sports & Recreation

Grants are available for special projects, conferences and seminars, emergency funds, endowment funds, equipment funds, matching funds, program funding, research projects, and seed money.

Grants are awarded only to institutions and organizations registered as “educational” or “charitable” under the Canadian Income Tax Act and which are in possession of a registration number in good standing at the date of application. Evidence of registration must accompany the application.

Geographic scope is British Columbia.

Heathcliff Foundation

Paulette Hucul
Secretary
P.O. Box 49273
Vancouver, BC V7X 1L3

Grants are available for building funds, capital funds, endowment funds, equipment funds, matching funds, operating funds, program funding, research projects, seed money, and special projects in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Imperial Oil Charitable Foundation

111 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, ON M5W 1K3
P:(416) 968-4111
F:(416) 968-4272
http://www.imperialoil.ca

The Imperial Oil Charitable Foundation is particularly interested in contributing to efforts that move from short-term remedies to long-term solutions and to organizations that demonstrate that they are adapting to new realities and striving for excellence in their programs.

Funding interests include:

Arts & Culture
Community
Education
University Research Awards

Geographic scope is Canada-wide, focusing on communities where Imperial Oil has operations.

Imperial Tobacco Foundation

Imperial Tobacco Canada Foundation’s support of the performing arts is in keeping with Imperial Tobacco Canada’s longstanding reputation as one of the largest single sources of private sector funding of artistic achievement in Canada. Donations are made under two programs with specific missions: the Imperial Tobacco Canada Arts Council Program and the Imperial Tobacco Canada Arts Fund Program.

Arts Council Program: This program supports projects and activities by arts organizations in music, theatre, dance, visual arts and film that promote innovation, creativity, the development of new audiences and the advancement of Canadian talent. This program is limited to registered non-profit professional arts organizations with annual total revenues under $1.5 million.

Imperial Tobacco Canada Arts Fund Program: This program supports arts organizations such as orchestras and symphonies, opera, dance and theatre companies, jazz, film and other arts festivals. This program is limited to registered non-profit organizations with annual total revenues in excess of $1.5 million.

To apply for a donation, visit the Imperial Tobacco Canada Foundation’s web site.

J. Armand Bombardier Foundation

Administration & Donation Director
1155 rue Metcalfe, 21e etage
Montreal, QC H3B 2V6
P:(514) 876-4555

1000, Avenue J.-A.-Bombardier C.P. 370
Valcourt, QC J0E2L0 (French only)

http://www.fondationbombardier.ca/en

The J. Armand Bombardier Foundation is a private foundation created in 1965 to perpetuate the memory of the life, achievements and social and humanitarian work of Joseph Armand Bombardier. In carrying out this philanthropic mission, the Foundation also contributes to the fulfilment of the social responsibility of Bombardier Inc. through donations.

Most of the Foundation’s efforts go towards the J. Armand Bombardier Internationalist Fellowships (JABIF) which provide opportunities for Canadians to study, research and work abroad in order to build their international competence and to enhance Canada’s participation in the world economy of the third millennium. Open to all disciplines of study, fellowships are awarded, on a competitive basis, to outstanding university graduates of proven academic merit and demonstrated personal suitability.

The Foundation takes an active role in the Québec and Canadian social environment by providing financial support to organizations in need. .

Geographic scope is Canada-wide.

The Fellowships are managed by:
CANADIAN BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1550
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1P 5Z9
Tel.: (613) 237-4820 Fax: (613) 237-1073
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Web: www.cbie.ca

John Hardie Mitchell Family Foundation

Managing Director
855 Maddison Street
Victoria, BC V8S 4C3

Grants range from $1,000 to $100,000. Fiscal year ends April 30. Grants are available for building funds, capital funds, emergency funds, equipment funds, matching funds, program funding, seed money, and special projects.

Information at http://www.supporting.ubc.ca/spotlights/legacy.html

Kathleen Meek Foundation

Malcolm G. Aikman
RR # 26, 849 Maskell Road
Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W6
P:(604) 886-2472

Grants are considered for building funds, endowment funds, and equipment funds. Projects are selected by the Board of Directors and funded according to requirements. Fiscal year ends November 30. The foundation supports general charitable causes.

Interests include:

Arts
Community Development and Improvement
Hospitals
Music Education

Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation

Executive Secretary
P.O. Box 39209 Point Grey R.P.O.
Vancouver, BC V6R 4P1
P:(604) 224-2611
F:(604) 224-1059
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http://www.koernerfoundation.ca

The foundation’s purpose is to foster higher education, public welfare and cultural activities in British Columbia.

Funding interests include:

Adult & Continuing Education
Arts & Culture
Community Colleges
Libraries
Social Services
Universities

The Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation has provided funding to the cultural and creative arts communities of British Columbia since its inception in 1955.

Eligible disciplines include: the visual arts, theatre, music, dance, festivals, heritage organizations, community arts councils, arts education, and libraries, particularly in smaller communities. Eligible organizations, both established and new, throughout British Columbia and in the Yukon have received grants for projects both large and small.

After fifty years of service to the cultural and creative arts communities of British Columbia, The Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation has earned a reputation as a significant partner in the development of arts and culture.

The McLean Foundation

Donations in 2008:

The Arts: $334,500
Education: $45,000
General: $295,500
Conservation: $438,500
Health: $54,000
Welfare: $405,500

The McLean Foundation will only accept applications from organizations that have first submitted a letter of inquiry and then been asked to submit a full proposal.

The letter of inquiry should be no more than two pages, written on organization letterhead, signed by a member of the organization’s executive, and should include the following information:

A brief description of who the applicant organization is and what the applicant does
A brief description of the project if the request is for project-based support
The budget for the project, or the organization’s overall budget if the request is for general support
The applicant’s website address, if one is available
A contact name, full street address, telephone number and e-mail address
Canada Revenue Agency charitable number
The applicant’s legal name.

Letters of inquiry should be sent via regular mail and not by fax or e-mail. Form letters and mass mailings will NOT be regarded as letters of inquiry.

A selections committee will review letters of inquiry and decide whether or not to invite a full proposal.

If your organization is invited to submit a full proposal, please follow the guidelines for full proposals.

Letters of Inquiry should be addressed to:

Ms. Ev McTaggart
The McLean Foundation
2 St. Clair Ave. W., Suite 1008
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M4V 1L5
Tel: (416) 964-6802
Fax: (416) 964-2804
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Melusine Foundation

510 West Hastings Street, Suite 1008
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8
P: (604) 669-7222
F: (604) 683-2984

The foundation’s stated purpose is to make contributions to registered charitable organizations with directly administered cultural and artistic programs of their own, primarily in the fields of theatre, education, and relief of suffering.

Michael O’Brian Foundation

C. Michael O’Brian
President
Box 62
1500 West Georgia, Suite 1555
Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6
P: (604) 683-7006
F: (604) 683-5676

The foundation is active in community events and primarily focused on the arts and children’s issues. Fiscal year end is February 28. Geographic scope is Vancouver, British Columbia.

Suncor Energy Foundation

Community Investment and Suncor Energy Foundation
P.O. Box 38, 112 – 4 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2P 2V5

http://www.suncor.com/en/community/614.aspx

The Suncor Energy Foundation is a private, non-profit, charitable foundation established by Suncor Energy Inc. in 1998 to receive Suncor’s contributions and support registered Canadian charitable organizations. The Foundation complements other forms of community investments by Suncor, such as product or in-kind contributions, sponsorships, and employee giving and volunteer efforts.

Funded entirely by Suncor, the Foundation’s funding priorities are educational, environmental and community-based initiatives that are aligned with Suncor’s key operating communities. The Foundation seeks unique opportunities to enhance the quality of life in those communities and to add value through effective collaborations.

The foundation’s major focus is environmental projects in the Fort St. John area, central and northern Alberta, and southwestern Ontario.

The SOCAN Foundation

SOCAN Office in Vancouver (604) 669-5569 or 1 800 937-6226. Main office is in Toronto.

The SOCAN Foundation, founded in 1992, is dedicated to fostering musical creativity and promoting a better understanding of the role of music creators in today’s society. The Foundation is an independent organization guided by its own board of directors. The board, which consists of composers, songwriters and music publishers, reflects concert music and popular music genres as well as the geographic and linguistic regions of Canada. The Foundation is closely aligned to the interests of the members of SOCAN: composers, lyricists, songwriters and publishers of musical works

The SOCAN Foundation’s programs, funded in part by income from an endowment, offer support for publications, educational initiatives, composer residencies, distribution of concert music recordings to broadcasters outside Canada, international showcasing, classical music concert series, music industry associations, and folk and jazz festivals. In addition, the Foundation mounts two competitions.

Funding is generally intended for not-for-profit events and projects. The Foundation supports a small percentage of an applicant’s overall budget.

Wolrige Foundation

Alan F. Wolrige
President
1805 Allison Road
Vancouver, BC V6T 1T1
P: (416) 263-7200

Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000. Fiscal year end is June 30.

Canadian Foundations