Foundations that fund public amenities 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 | Vancouver FoundationPublic foundation · Vancouver, BC | 321 | $10,553 | $21,452,448 | 1011 Vancouver Public Library Board; 1016 Federation of British Columbia Naturalists; 1022 Surrey Public Library |
| 2 | United Way East Ontario / Centraide Est de L'OntarioPublic foundation · Ottawa, ON | 174 | $1,000 | $858,795 | 33 CER Foundation; 519 Church Street Community Cent; 519 Church Street Community Centre |
| 3 | RBC Foundation/Rbc FondationPrivate foundation · Toronto, ON | 154 | $20,000 | $11,955,367 | 4-H Alberta; 4-H Foundation of Alberta; Alberta Ballet Company |
| 4 | TD Friends of the Environment FoundationPrivate foundation · Toronto, ON | 148 | $8,000 | $3,081,390 | Alouette River Management Society; Art City in ST. James Town; Art Gallery of Guelph |
| 5 | The Calgary FoundationPublic foundation · Calgary, AB | 120 | $7,269 | $7,714,123 | Airdrie Over 50 Club; Alberta Ballet Company; Alberta Library Trustees Association |
| 6 | The Winnipeg FoundationPublic foundation · Winnipeg, MB | 102 | $12,735 | $11,899,895 | / Metis Historical Society Of Manitoba Inc.; 389 Main Street Heritage Corporation; Ace Art Inc. |
| 7 | Toronto FoundationPublic foundation · Toronto, ON | 114 | $6,000 | $2,307,669 | 519 Church Street Community Centre; Adult Disabled Downhill Skiing (A.d.d.s.); Alexandra Park Community Centre |
| 8 | The Edmonton Community Foundation Priv ActPublic foundation · Edmonton, AB | 89 | $4,000 | $7,819,765 | Alberta Aviation Museum Association; Alberta Ballet Company; Alberta Genealogical Society |
| 9 | United Way of Greater TorontoPublic foundation · Toronto, ON | 104 | $6,747 | $11,903,696 | 33 CER Foundation; 519 Church Street Community Centre; Ajax Public Library Board |
| 10 | The Victoria FoundationPublic foundation · Victoria, BC | 88 | $15,000 | $4,076,136 | B C Land Surveyors Foundation; BC Land Surveyors Foundation; BC Wheelchair Sports Association |
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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.