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The charitable wealth problem – Charities are signaling “it’s time to spend down”

May 16, 2023 Demian Vernieri

The Ivey Foundation, Canada’s sixth oldest private family foundation announced late last year that it would be distributing its full $100 million endowment over the next five years and winding up operations. The Foundation’s Board […]

It’s time charities spent more of their investment assets to address front-line needs today

January 17, 2023 admin

Charities are a critical sector in the Canadian economy. They provide employment and funding to essential front-line services on many critical issues, including health, poverty, education and the environment. Canadians may not realize that much […]