IVEY FOUNDATION

The Ivey Foundation distributes grants to nonprofits across Canada that strengthen communities through community services, youth development, and social innovation. Based in Vaughan, the foundation supports organizations addressing issues like poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, and access to education and healthcare. The foundation operates as a grantmaker, reviewing applications from registered charities and directing funding toward programs that create measurable change in people's lives. Their grants support direct service delivery, capacity building, and community-led initiatives that reach vulnerable populations. The Ivey Foundation prioritizes funding for work in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond, selecting projects where nonprofit partners demonstrate strong leadership and clear outcomes. By connecting donors with effective organizations, the foundation helps scale successful community programs and address pressing social challenges.