When long-time philanthropist Steve McEachern and his wife Mary laid out their estate plans, they named Rotary Foundation Canada as a primary charitable beneficiary of their $40 million fortune, save for the living expenses needed to sustain the lifestyle expenses of the surviving spouse. But before he passed at age 99, Steve had a change […]
One of the many advantages of a Canada Gives Foundation account is the flexibility and ease of use that the structure offers to philanthropists. In our latest Donor Story, we explain how Canada Gives donor client Robert Porter—after being introduced to our organization by his financial advisor—used a donor advised fund at Canada Gives to […]
One of the most common questions asked by successful entrepreneurs who exit a business, or others who gain considerable wealth through life events such as an inheritance, is: what next? With financial independence achieved, they wonder what they’ll do with their time and how their wealth will impact family dynamics. Of growing importance to so […]
The journey to becoming a philanthropist is an extraordinary experience, to say the least. It’s one that involves understanding the causes that you and your family wish to support, and the portion of your wealth that you plan to donate to fulfill your charitable giving goals—making the world a better place in the process. Perhaps […]
Advisors are often asked an important financial planning question by clients when it comes to portfolio longevity: How long will my wealth last into retirement? Do I have enough to live the lifestyle I want well into my golden years? Will my money run out before I pass away, and if not, will I have […]
The crisis in Ukraine prompted Canada Gives Foundation families to step up and take action to help those affected by the war. Their desire to make a difference gained momentum almost from the minute that headlines began detailing heavy shelling and troop movements across the country. As committed philanthropists with charitable assets already available in […]
It takes a community to create lasting change. At Canada Gives, we’re honoured to spend our days working with a group of dedicated and generous philanthropists and their families, who are on a constant search for new ways to make a difference. This past year they did exactly that, and more. They not only supported […]
With Budget 2022, the federal government has proposed changes to the rules applying to the minimum annual disbursement quota, with the intended effect of increasing money flowing to and within the charitable sector. The question is: Will these changes have the intended effect, or will they simply diminish the long-term support available to charities from […]
One of the joys of establishing a Foundation at Canada Gives is making the move from simply writing cheques to charities, to understanding what it means to be a philanthropist. It’s that great leap that our donor clients find so exciting. Operating as a Foundation funder gives them the ability to engage with charities and […]
This is the third in our new Donor Connect series, an initiative designed to share giving ideas and to highlight the great work of the many not-for-profits supported by the Canada Gives’ family of foundation funders. In this piece, we highlight a Canada Gives Foundation account holder’s efforts to help Canada’s Afghan allies left behind […]
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Canada Gives Charitable Registration #83306 2144 RR0001.
You can find us in the Charities Directorate at www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Toronto | Collingwood | Edmonton
1 (844) 583-4483
Canada Gives offices are located on the traditional territory of Indigenous peoples dating back countless generations. We want to show our respect for their contributions and recognize the role of treaty making in what is now Canada. Hundreds of years after the first treaties were signed, they are still relevant today. We seek to do better, to continue to recognize, learn, and grow—in friendship and community, Nation-to-Nation.
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