Toronto Foundation

In case you missed it, we published our 2025 Annual Report!

Together with our fundholders, we granted $37.7M into communities while continuing to deliver strong financial returns that help sustain long-term impact.

But 2025 was about more than results; it was about strengthening the systems and relationships that hold Toronto’s social fabric together. Explore the highlights and stories here: torontofoundation.ca/annual-report-2025

What happens when organizations are invited to collaborate instead of compete?

A shared granting circle challenges the traditional dynamics of philanthropy by redistributing decision-making power and putting trust at the centre of the process.

Our experience with Canadian Women's Foundation offered important lessons about what becomes possible when communities help shape how resources are distributed. Read more: torontofoundation.ca/lessons-from-a-shared-granting-circle/

When families raising autistic children can access support and opportunities they can build toward, everything begins to shift.

Through The Goodness Gift, SAAAC Autism Centre is helping autistic youth access job training, paid employment and a stronger sense of belonging. Read how this work is helping change trajectories for families across Toronto and what becomes possible when more people step forward. torontofoundation.ca/where-opportunity-takes-shape-in-toronto

Times are changing fast. How are nonprofits across Ontario adapting, innovating and leading? Fill out the Ontario Nonprofit Network sector survey today to help answer that question: ca.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/540/12614?list=1&ct=Z8uto6r

By sharing your successes and challenges, you help:
* Inform government relations and policy asks.
* Develop resources specifically designed to support the sector.
* Highlight stories of resilience and creativity that offer hope to our peers.

From supporting grassroots organizations to strengthening the relationships and financial infrastructure that help communities thrive, 2025 was a year of investing in Toronto's social fabric.

We celebrated the financial independence of the Equality Fund, partnered with another funder on a shared granting circle and consulted 80 partners on our plans to engage Torontonians this year. And those are just a few highlights.

Our 2025 Annual Report shares how donors, community leaders, investors and local organizations are helping build a more connected, resilient city.

Take a look: torontofoundation.ca/annual-report-2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month! We’re sharing organizations supporting 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Toronto. Get to know them and support them if you can: bit.ly/4u1moKh

ACAS (Asian Community AIDS Services), 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations, Call Auntie Clinic, CANVAS Programs, Flaunt It Movement, Friends of Ruby, Planned Parenthood Toronto, Toronto Burlesque Festival, Toronto People With AIDS Foundation, Trans Pride Toronto-Transition Together

Small organizations are providing outsized impact in their communities. 77% of charities in Canada operate on budgets under $500K — navigating high demand with limited resources. Learn more and support these organizations: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

Photo credits
Image 1: Hijabi Ballers
Image 2: Project: Humanity

Black Food Sovereignty Alliance Toronto, Iranian Women's Organization of Ontario, ReDefine Arts, Shake Up The Establishment

What if kindness wasn’t quiet—but something we act on? That’s what Annabel learned kids mean by “bold kindness.”

It’s guided her work for decades—from Owlkids Magazine to ClearWater Farm Ontario and Future Chicken—and it starts with something simple: caring enough to get involved. Her advice? “Once your heart is connected, your hands can go to work.” Read more: bit.ly/4tgxECo

Last chance to apply for our Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants! Applications are due tomorrow, May 8 at 5pm EDT.

If your organization is creating opportunities for people to connect face-to-face and advancing inclusion, diversity and equity, don’t miss your chance to apply! torontofoundation.ca/torontos-vital-signs-grants

Ontario Nonprofit Network 2026 State of the Sector survey is now open! Nonprofit data is crucial for understanding current realities amidst a rapidly changing environment and building strong advocacy tools for nonprofits across Ontario. Take the survey today: https://ca.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/540/12614?list=1&ct=Z8uto6r #