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The National Monuments Foundation's mission is to create self-sustaining destination landmarks of national, historical and aesthetic relevance, as well as centers for cultural, civic and social activities for local and greater communities around the world.Its Atlanta headquarters (within the Millennium Gate Museum, a 101-foot-tall arch based on the Arch of Titus in Rome) preserves and interprets Georgia history, art, culture and philanthropic heritage and highlights Georgia's historical and aesthetic relevance to the United States and to the world. With the successful completion of the Prince of Wales's Olympics Monument and its destination landmark, the Millennium Gate Museum, the Foundation has established its leadership role in the development public spaces. In 2006 the Foundation received the Palladio Award for best new public space in the United States. The Foundation's commitment to classical design for urban spaces has attracted the attention of numerous leaders in cities around the world. These leaders desire to accomplish for their communities what the Millennium Gate Museum has done for Atlanta: versatile and energizing community plazas, state of the art education facilities and inspirational destinations that promote legacies of history, honor and hope.

The Canadian Rugby Foundation operates independently of, but cooperatively with, Rugby Canada. The Foundation is a non-profit organization governed by a Board consisting of directors appointed by the Foundation from donating members, and from Rugby Canada. The Canadian Rugby Foundation is a Canadian Not-for-Profit Corporation incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as a public foundation. The Canadian Rugby Foundation is required by law to distribute a percentage of its assets annually.

The YVR Art Foundation was founded in 1993 by the Vancouver Airport Authority to foster the development of BC First Nations art and artists. In 2004, in collaboration with corporate and foundation donors, the Foundation created an Art Scholarship and Awards Program to provide support to BC First Nations youth who wished to develop their artistic potential. To date the Foundation has awarded over $200,000 to over 40 young artists.

FORM 990-EZ, PART III, PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - ON JANUARY 24, 2014, PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNED PUBLIC LAW 113-78 (THE ACT), AUTHORIZING THE PEACE CORPS FOUNDATION, DBA THE PEACE CORPS COMMEMORATIVE FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION), TO ESTABLISH A COMMEMORATIVE WORK ON FEDERAL LAND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE ACT, IS TO HONOR THE FOUNDING OF THE PEACE CORPS IN 1961 AND THOSE FUNDAMENTAL AMERICAN IDEAS AND VALUES SYMBOLIZED BY THE PEACE CORPS SERVICE.THE FOUNDATION IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR, AND PAYMENT OF THE EXPENSES OF, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS COMMEMORATIVE WORK.

The Leacock Club and Foundation was established in 1992 and has a 16 year history of making a difference in the lives of children. The Leacock Club provides funding for its associated charitable public foundation—the Stephen Leacock Foundation for Children. Since its inception, our supporters have donated $5.5 million to its public foundation- the Stephen Leacock Foundation for Children, through membership donations, corporate sponsorship and special events. We are Efficient: Administration expenses are held to a 10% threshold. We achieve this efficiency through careful budgeting, low overheads and volunteerism.

The Celia Franca Foundation was established in 1979 to honour Celia Franca’s devotion to quality dance education in Canada. Since its inception, the Celia Franca Foundation, through sponsorships and scholarships, has quietly helped young dancers attend some of Canada’s finest training institutions. The Foundation has also helped independent choreographers, researchers, and young teachers-in-training attain their goals. The Celia Franca Foundation is a registered, Canadian charity. All gifts are tax deductible. If you would like more information about the work of the Foundation, please do not hesitate to contact the Celia Franca Foundation, 1411A Carling Avenue, Suite #212, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 1A7 or visit www.celiafrancafoundation.com

Douglas College Foundation was incorporated in 1985 with a principal mandate to raise money for student aid. Through the generosity and support of our donors, the Foundation assists up to 2,000 students annually through bursaries, awards and scholarships. By removing financial barriers, the Foundation is able to help students reach their educational goals.

The Grand Bend Community Foundation, a member of Communities Foundations of Canada,supports a wide variety of organizations, ranging from schools, local recreation, children's programs, arts & culture, the environment,the Health Centre, local facilities and seniors projects. The Foundation has distributed nearly $900,000 since it was founded in 2001.

The Sudbury Community Foundation is an independent public foundation and registered charity. The Foundation has been a gateway to the community since 1996, enabling donors to create philanthropic legacies that will benefit Sudbury and its people both now and in the future. The Foundation's unique combination of grant-making expertise, knowledge of community needs, professional financial and fund management expertise, and knowledge of donor philanthropy, provides donors with higher impact for every dollar donated. In addition, it gives local charities access to a permanent flow of grant dollars. For more information about the Sudbury Community Foundation, please visit www.sudburycf.ca.

Fort Edmonton Foundation is the charitable organization charged with completing Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton, Alberta. Since 1969 the Foundation has raised approximately $20 million in cash and in-kind contributions toward the establishment of over 80 structures within the Park. A volunteer Board of Directors runs the Foundation. The Foundation has two (2) paid employees, and works closely with Fort Edmonton Park to both complete the Park and implement operational practices (i.e. interpretation).

The Fort York Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation with a mandate to receive and manage funds to preserve and enhance Fort York National Historic Site in perpetuity. (Charitable #83248 2566 RR0001). The Foundation recognizes the symbolic and historic significance of this authentic War of 1812 site to the story of Canada. The Foundation is independent of the City of Toronto, which owns and operates Fort York.

The Foundation champions the Museums exceptional exhibitions, educational programs, and acquisitions.