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Three Pillars of Kindred Foundation: What We Fund

Doing Charity Differently

• We believe that there is NO competition in charity.  We will always be stronger and able to do more when we work together with other charities, organizations, and people. Partnership and collaboration, within Canada and internationally, are critical.

• Our endowment fund is expertly designed and managed, using advanced and balanced investing that regularly builds revenue back into the endowment fund to ensure its growth.

• 100% of donations go to our programs and charity partners.  There are NO administrative fees. 

• We have a strong mission-centric infrastructure that can effectively, expertly, and positively manage philanthropic capital of any size and type.

• We can provide more than funding to our charity partners.  We can provide access to a natural outdoor event space called Tecasy Ranch, operational feedback, in-person volunteer hours, connections to other partners, and more if needed.

• We engage in participatory/community-based decision-making when operating in areas where we do not have direct expertise.  We believe in giving the power to decide how our funds will be allocated to those who represent the communities in which we are working.  Our partners and guides help ensure funds go to trusted and meaningful initiatives in the communities they support.

Accomplishments in 2024:

The Foundation Overall

• Gave away our $3 millionth dollar to programs and charity partners.

• Endowment fund reached $16.5 million.

• Integrated the Hunter’s Committee and Andrew and Christopher’s Shiny Rocks Committee into Kindred Foundation.

• Partnered with Tillsonburg Running With The Bulls running event to be their charitable partner, with funds supporting the U-Link Patient and Family Fund.

• Our corporate partners, the nesto group, supported Kindred childhood cancer programs through their Project Kindness 2024 fundraiser.

Childhood Cancer Research and Programs

• Co-funded 3 new childhood cancer research initiatives.

•  4 new Treats & Treasures Carts in Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Ontario, and New Brunswick.

• U-Link Patient and Family Fund supported 11 families travelling for treatment.

• 104 packages of gift cards for families were provided through our Family Support Package Program, with each containing $350 in gift cards, a program run in partnership with the Phoebe Rose Rocks Committee, with support from Tali's Fund.

Youth Mental and Physical Health

• Funded 5 initiatives in our 2024 Youth Mental Health Grant.

• Provided 7 new scholarships, now funding 22 students with scholarships.

• Additional donations made to youth mental health charities across Canada for their operational needs.

Community Support

• Kindred Cares Grant supported 15 pediatric and adult hospice and palliative initiatives and donated to three additional hospices in Ontario.

• Lead charitable funder of the Benevolent Fund with Childhood Cancer Canada to help pay for funeral costs if a child dies from cancer.

• Provided five significant donations to food insecurity programs in Ontario.