David Goodman Youth Community Trust

The David Goodman Youth Community Trust provides grants and support to organizations across Toronto that work directly with young people facing poverty, social isolation, or barriers to education and employment. The foundation identifies nonprofits doing on-the-ground work with vulnerable youth and provides both financial resources and strategic guidance to help these organizations expand their reach. By focusing on community-based groups rather than large institutions, the trust channels funding toward smaller charities that often have the strongest relationships with the youth they serve. The foundation prioritizes organizations that address immediate needs like food security and housing alongside programs that build skills and create pathways to stable futures. Through careful grantmaking and long-term partnerships, the trust strengthens the ecosystem of youth-serving nonprofits across the GTA.