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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.
$12 MM
Endowment Fund for Sustainable Giving
+$ 2 MM
Allocated to Partners and Programs Since 2019
$20,000
Average Donation to Charity Partners
10%
Disbursement Quota
69
Unique Charity Partners
2
Annual Grant Competitions
Who is Kindred Foundation?
We are a Canadian Foundation dedicated to investing in three key pillars:
Childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer research and programs
Youth mental and physical health
Community support (e.g., palliative and end-of-life care for children and adults)
How do we work?
We implement and fund high-impact evidence-based programs and projects using:
Strategic partnership and collaboration
Adherence to good governance practices
Constantly seeking feedback from our partners and community
Who do we help?
Children, adolescents and young adults within the areas of cancer, mental health and physical health.
Our communities, most notably in areas of palliative care and food security.
100% of donations are allocated to our charitable purpose
2023 Kindred Foundation Funding to Charitable Partners and Programs: $771,000
2023 Kindred Foundation Funding with our Charitable Partners: $842,730
This included:
The Kindred Cares Grant for hospice and end-of-life care for children and adults
Three food insecurity programs in Ontario
Expansion of the Treats & Treasures Cart program
Fourteen multi-year student scholarships
Financial support to childhood and young adult cancer families