Foundations that fund arts in Canada
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 | Ontario Arts Foundation/Fondation des Arts de L'OntarioPublic foundation · Toronto, ON | 189 | $5,812 | $10,953,051 | 4th Line Theatre Company; A Space; Algonquin Arts Council |
| 2 | Vancouver FoundationPublic foundation · Vancouver, BC | 253 | $16,344 | $16,700,543 | 107 Vancouver Recital Society; 1072 the Sunshine Coast Arts Council; 114 A.s.t.c. Science World Society |
| 3 | RBC Foundation/Rbc FondationPrivate foundation · Toronto, ON | 186 | $20,000 | $11,964,680 | A.S.T.C. Science World Society; Abbotsford Cultural Centre; Abbotsford Cultural Centre The Reach Gallery Museum |
| 4 | La Fondation du Grand Montréal - The Foundation of Greater MontrealPublic foundation · Montreal, QC | 174 | $11,275 | $9,881,691 | 'Chants Libres' Compagnie Lyrique de Création; 'chants Libres' Compagnie Lyrique de Création; Académie de Danse de L'Outaouais |
| 5 | The Azrieli Foundation/La Fondation AzrieliPublic foundation · Montreal, QC | 122 | $30,000 | $9,827,986 | Against The Grain Theatre Inc.; Anemone 47; Arraymusic |
| 6 | Toronto FoundationPublic foundation · Toronto, ON | 123 | $4,100 | $3,259,430 | 4th Line Theatre Company of Peterborough; A.S.T.C. Science World Society; Algoma Traditional Music And Dance Group |
| 7 | The Hamber FoundationPrivate foundation · Vancouver, BC | 98 | $2,000 | $317,050 | ASTC Science World Society; Arts Council of New Westminster; Arts Umbrella |
| 8 | The Winnipeg FoundationPublic foundation · Winnipeg, MB | 81 | $17,200 | $17,849,620 | Artspace Inc.; Associated Manitoba Arts Festivals Inc.; Bad Hats Theatre |
| 9 | The Edmonton Community Foundation Priv ActPublic foundation · Edmonton, AB | 80 | $15,000 | $14,724,391 | Alberta Baroque Music Society; Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts; Alberta Craft Council |
| 10 | The Calgary FoundationPublic foundation · Calgary, AB | 81 | $9,924 | $11,167,849 | Airdrie Performing Arts Society; Alberta Craft Council; Alberta Playwrights' Network Society |
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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.