Our Impact
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Kindred Foundation is dedicated to making positive change in peoples' lives. We believe in supporting youth, funding initiatives related to health, and enhancing communities.
We Do 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.
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 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 Sustained Giving
$ 2+ MM
Allocated to Partners and Programs Since 2019
$20,000
Average Donation to Charity Partners
10%
Disbursement Quota
70+
Unique Charity Partners
2
Annual Grant Competitions
Care:
We care deeply for the well-being of people and children, specifically those who are impacted by health and life challenges. We value diversity, inclusion, and compassion in every aspect of our work. Overall, kindness and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. Our hearts are filled when we connect with people and focus on unity, not division.
Serve:
We are continually working to understand and learn from communities with unmet needs so we can work together to develop a vision and strategy that will address inequities and provide meaningful support. This is accomplished by listening to the quietest person in the room, seeking out a diversity of voices, looking at the problem and possible solutions from multiple angles, and ensuring that community members are co-decision makers through the entire process.
Act:
We don’t shy away from tough and, dare we say, “intractable” problems. We put checks in place so we don’t get paralyzed by the details; we act when we see a pathway to a solution. When you know your why, the how is the focus. We see beauty in creative solutions and recognize these come with hard work and unseen sacrifices. If we see that others have a solution, we are there to support them. If we have a solution, we look for others to partner with us.
Kindred Foundation's Three Pillars of Support
Focusing on three areas of childhood cancer research and programs, youth mental and physical health, and community support.
Funded Projects and Initiatives
Making a Difference Report for 2023
Read our report on how Kindred Foundation made a difference in 2023.