The Victoria Foundation
About
By connecting people who care with causes that matter, we bring donors, charities, First Nations and other groups together to generate ideas, fund solutions and empower projects that address many complex challenges and opportunities. We invite you to join us and be part of uplifting our community and allowing light to flow between the cracks.
Since 1936, the Victoria Foundation has managed charitable gifts to create permanent, income-earning funds that support hundreds of charities each year. The value of our total assets under administration has increased to over $609 million since our inception. Our growth has enabled us to support and develop innovative programs to help keep Victoria well.
Our Impact
Through our deep knowledge of the charitable sector, we support donors by managing their financial gifts and ensuring they align with their philanthropic goals. We also deliver strategic funding to registered charities that drives impact and improves wellbeing in our community.
To date, we have distributed over $374 million to registered Canadian charities locally and across Canada. On average, we grant $2 million every month. In 2024, we supported 712 charitable organizations and distributed 2,006 grants across our community. Grants are distributed through a variety of ways including donor advised funds, donor designated funds, discretionary funds, open grant calls and more.
How your gift will be used
Your legacy of giving can be as individual as you are. It can reflect your values, interests and hopes for your community. Whether your passion is to support the arts, food security, the environment or other areas, the Victoria Foundation can help you explore a range of giving options to uplift causes that matter most to you.
Wills are one of the easiest and most popular ways to support charitable organizations. Canadians from all walks of life who are looking to do some good in the world can make an impact through legacy giving. Even a small portion of your estate can make a big difference.
Charitable gifts made in a Will result in a donation receipt which can be used to offset the taxes payable on the death of the donor. In designating a gift or portion of your estate to the Victoria Foundation, you also become a member of the Victoria Circle. The Victoria Foundation can also provide you sample clauses for your Will to use in consultation with your advisors.
Legal Name
The Victoria Foundation
Charity Number
130650898RR0001
