The Toronto Community Foundation connects philanthropy with community needs and opportunities in order to make Toronto the best place to live, work, learn, and grow. We are one of the largest of Canada's 165 community foundations. Established in 1981, we have grown to hold over $225 million in assets and to work with hundreds of concerned Torontonians and high-impact community organizations. We are a registered, public, non-profit organization created for and by the people of Toronto.

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Our Approach

Donor Services
An endowment fund at the Toronto Community Foundation gives you all the flexibility, involvement, and recognition of a private foundation while relieving you of the 'back-office' and financial stewardship responsibilities. Your focus will be on creating positive change while we provide the support and services to make it happen. We make it simple for you.
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Community Knowledge
We know Toronto well. Sharing our unique understanding of the power of philanthropy in Toronto is one of our most important services. We research and report on Toronto's quality of life in our annual Toronto's Vital Signs® Report. We also guide donors to specific community initiatives aligned to issues identified in Toronto's Vital Signs®. Our donors rely on us for information, due diligence, and advice on specific charities of interest to them. Our extensive community contacts enable us to provide objective and accurate assessments.
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City Building
Our unique position as an independent public foundation enables us to be a catalyst for change. We mobilize donor and other leaders to tackle complex quality of life issues in creative and inspiring ways. Our community knowledge informs our grantmaking and strengthens our ability to connect issues, convene partners, and develop solutions.
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Our Networks

The Toronto Community Foundation is a proud member of Community Foundations of Canada, the national membership organization for more than 165 community foundations across Canada.

As a part of our committment to accountability and transparency, we adhere to Imagine Canada's Ethical Fundraising and Accountability Code. The Code, which is voluntary, sets standards for charities in fundraising and financial reporting practices that complement the regulatory requirements by the federal and provincial governments.

We are also a member of the following associations, networks, and organizations:

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