Foundations that fund arts in British Columbia
The top 10 foundations ranked by how many of these charities they funded and how much they gave, from the gifts each foundation reported to the CRA. Search your own charity to see the funders ranked for you.
| # | Funder | Peers funded | Typical gift | Total to peers | Gave to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver FoundationPublic foundation · Vancouver, BC | 231 | $16,492 | $16,142,188 | 107 Vancouver Recital Society; 1072 the Sunshine Coast Arts Council; 114 A.s.t.c. Science World Society |
| 2 | The Hamber FoundationPrivate foundation · Vancouver, BC | 95 | $2,000 | $307,050 | ASTC Science World Society; Arts Council of New Westminster; Arts Umbrella |
| 3 | The Victoria FoundationPublic foundation · Victoria, BC | 63 | $15,000 | $9,155,070 | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria; Artsea Community Arts Council Society; CCPA -Canadian Heritage Arts Society |
| 4 | Deux Mille FoundationPrivate foundation · Vancouver, BC | 45 | $4,000 | $261,800 | Abbotsford Cultural Centre (Reach Gallery Museum); Arts Club Theatre; Arts Club Theatre Company |
| 5 | RBC Foundation/Rbc FondationPrivate foundation · Toronto, ON | 38 | $17,500 | $1,413,000 | A.S.T.C. Science World Society; Abbotsford Cultural Centre; Abbotsford Cultural Centre The Reach Gallery Museum |
| 6 | United Way British ColumbiaPublic foundation · Burnaby, BC | 43 | $17,000 | $1,301,544 | Abbotsford Community Music School; Art Gallery Of Greater Victoria; Art Gallery of Greater Victoria |
| 7 | Martha Lou Henley Charitable FoundationPrivate foundation · Vancouver, BC | 31 | $5,000 | $904,500 | Ballet BC; Ballet British Columbia; Bard on the Beach Theatre Society |
| 8 | Vancity Community FoundationPublic foundation · Vancouver, BC | 26 | $936 | $165,797 | Arts Club of Vancouver Theatre Society; Bard on the Beach Theatre Society; Belfry Theatre Society |
| 9 | Y.p.heung FoundationPrivate foundation · Vancouver, BC | 29 | $10,000 | $883,320 | Arts Umbrella Association; Artsclub Theatre Co; Ballet BC |
| 10 | The Christopher FoundationPrivate foundation · Vancouver, BC | 22 | $10,000 | $1,947,500 | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria; Arts Club of Vancouver Theatre Society; Arts Umbrella |
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Source: CRA T3010 registered charity information returns (qualified donees schedule), Open Government Licence – Canada. Gifts under $500 and donor-advised giving platforms are left out. Figures are as filed and may contain errors. Not affiliated with the CRA. Many private foundations fund only invited charities: check each funder's guidelines before you apply.