Search Nonprofits

If you were asked to name two great leaders of Canadian Socialism, it is likely that Tommy Douglas and M.J. Coldwell would come to mind. Their life-long contributions to social democracy in Canada and around the globe are well celebrated. One dream they shared was to create a Canadian equivalent to Britain's Fabian Society, an independent left-wing group unobligated to any other organization or political party. In 1971 this dream became a reality with the establishment of the Douglas-Coldwell Foundation with Tommy Douglas as it's founding President. In the words of Tommy Douglas, the Foundation would be "a gadfly to provoke discussion…to keep the movements on the left-whether the co-operative movement, the trade union movement or the political movement- from getting in a rut."

The Environment of People Foundation, Inc. (EOPF) strives to ensure that music remain a central part of our children's lives and growth.   The EOPF supports programs and activities that benefit children through music.To underwrite our efforts and reinforce our goals, the EOPF presents ongoing fundraising initiatives that, through active community participation, benefit children worldwide. Our programs include musical events, documentary programming, and new media learning tools that promote cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and music education for all children. It is our mission to generate significant recognition and awareness, and in doing so, the Environment of People Foundation endeavors to raise support for other organizations that share our philosophy and objectives.

We believe that some things in life should never change...like healthy rivers and lakes, peaceful natural areas, forest walks and safe havens for birds, fish and wildlife. Since 1970, the Conservation Foundation has protected these places of natural beauty, environmental value and spiritual replenishment right here at home in the Rideau Valley of Eastern Ontario.

The Unlocking Potential (UP) Foundation raises funds for Catholic Family Service (CFS) to help people deal with debilitating issues like poverty, addictions, abuse, mental health and other concerns that stand in the way of living life to its full potential. UP was created in 2009 as a distinct foundation dedicated to “unlocking the potential” of the Calgary community to take part in raising money for innovative, high-impact programs aimed at “unlocking the potential” of vulnerable people to thrive. Humanity above all is our mantra. This means we don’t turn our backs on anyone – from any faith or culture. We treat everyone with love, kindness and respect – just like a member of the family. Fundamentally, we believe in people. And the extraordinary ability within us all to overcome challenges and become successful, caring and contributing members of society.

The following are among the many important activities supported by the Foundation: • Promoting public awareness of its mission, capabilities and accomplishments. • Organizing and supporting lectures, curriculum development, symposia and other educational initiatives in the area of defence and security studies. • Supporting and funding research and education in the area of national and international defence and security studies. • Establishing and maintaining a Canadian Forces College Museum. • Establishing and supporting an active alumni affairs programme.

The mission of the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is to further the pioneering work of Alvin Ailey by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. As important as its artistic and educational mission, this performing arts community plays a social role, using the beauty and humanity of the African-American heritage and other cultures to unite people of all races, ages and backgrounds.

The Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada (PFC) is a nationally registered charitable organization that improves the quality of life of Canadians by sponsoring research which advances the treatment techniques, knowledge and skills of Canada's 13,000 physiotherapists. We take a leadership role in the funding of, and fundraising for, physiotherapy research. We develop partnerships with physiotherapy stakeholder including corporations, clinics and individual physiotherapists to  make certain that all research of merit is funded.

WEFI accepts donations from those interested in furthering excellence in education at WRDSB. The goal of WEFI is to build accounts to support projects that benefit the whole system or groups of schools within the Waterloo Region District School Board. The Foundation’s objectives focus on providing funding for the following: > to provide nutrition programs for hungry children; > to help re-integrate alienated, at-risk youth into the regular school system; > to provide classroom enhancements; > to encourage best practice initiatives for staff and students.

Literacy for Life Foundation is a community based network that facilitates and delivers literacy resources primarily in the Municipal District of Foothills #31 (south of Calgary, Alberta). Service is provided to families and individuals through the Books for Babies Program, Building Blocks Program, Rhythm and Rhyme classes and adult and adolescent programs. We offer classes for adults in English as a Second Language and adults preparing for their GED exam. Information and resources are shared at a provincial and national level. The Building Blocks Program was a pilot project in partnership with the Rainbow Literacy Society and is recognised as a provincial model for family literacy.

The Education Foundation of Niagara raises funds to support over 36,000 District School Board of Niagara students. Funding is directed to schools or initiatives that are not eligible for ministry or board funding. We - help students in financial need - provide annual student awards and bursaries for post secondary education - support projects and initiatives in DSBN schools in areas of the arts; character education; healthy, active lifestyles; outdoor education and environmental stewardship; innovative practices - provide leading-edge resources to the community such as Prom Project Niagara - manage donor designated gifts in accordance with donor specifications.

The RWA Foundation was incorporated in June 1997 and is a federally registered charitable organization. The RWAF is governed by a 12-member Board, that is elected annually and consists of parent volunteers, the school principal (or Vice Principal), and a staff representative. Meetings are held monthly at the school and are open to all members of the RWA community. Following completion of the gymnasium project in 2008, an updated auditorium, or “Performing Arts Centre” was identified as RWAF’s next goal. Since this time, the RWAF has been actively seeking $2.2 million in funding for the completion of this project. Phase one of this renovation project is slated to begin in the summer of 2013.

Calgary Arts Academy is the only school in Canada offering public education through Arts Immersion. We continue to develop interesting, exciting and effective programs to help our students learn and grow, but we need your help. We have identified the need for an additional $100,000 of funding to enhance current and future school programs and facilities. The CAA Foundation is introducing the "Be a Star - Buy a Star" giving program to support the development of new learning programs and facilities. Your donation will immediately benefit the students at our Glenmeadows Elementary and Knob Hill Middle School campuses, by helping us create new and exciting programs for the future.