Background
Established in 1951, the Rotary Club of Toronto Charitable Foundation (Foundation) operates as a public foundation, receiving funds from Club members and donors. It supports registered Canadian charities and qualified recipients, fostering positive change within the community. While not directly involved in charitable work, the Foundation plays a strategic role, facilitating transformative initiatives.
Values
The Rotary Club of Toronto Charitable Foundation has adopted the following values:
- Excellence: Strive for excellence in fulfilling our mission and goals, making a positive impact on the community.
- Ethical Standards: Transparency and accountability guide our fundraising and granting practices.
- Integrity and Fairness: Uphold integrity and fairness in all our endeavors, treating stakeholders with respect.
- Guiding Principles: Aligned with Rotary's values of the Four-Way Test, we embody truth and goodwill.
- Governance and Administration: We emphasize excellence in managing the Foundation's affairs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Committed to meeting all requirements, uphold the highest ethical standards.
Mission Statement
The Rotary Club of Toronto Charitable Foundation provides essential
support for the charitable endeavors of The Rotary Club of Toronto. Its primary mission revolves around funding charitable programs and activities within the City of Toronto, with a particular focus on downtown Toronto. The Foundation's key objective is to contribute to the betterment of the quality of life in Toronto for various vulnerable groups, including children, youth, seniors, indigenous people, as well as disadvantaged and marginalized communities.
support for the charitable endeavors of The Rotary Club of Toronto. Its primary mission revolves around funding charitable programs and activities within the City of Toronto, with a particular focus on downtown Toronto. The Foundation's key objective is to contribute to the betterment of the quality of life in Toronto for various vulnerable groups, including children, youth, seniors, indigenous people, as well as disadvantaged and marginalized communities.Moreover, the Foundation occasionally extends its support to registered Canadian charities engaged in international projects, disaster relief, and endeavors that address the needs of indigenous communities outside of Toronto, primarily within the Province of Ontario.
The Foundation efficiently operates through a dedicated group of volunteers who actively raise funds and carefully evaluate appeals. Thanks to the invaluable support of Rotary Club of Toronto members, administrative expenses are kept to a minimum, allowing the Foundation to maximize its impact in assisting the Toronto community's most vulnerable populations. Since its establishment in 1990, the Foundation has disbursed over $16 million in support, playing a pivotal role in fostering the establishment of several noteworthy organizations, including YES (Youth Employment Services), Laughlin Centre for Seniors, Gateway Shelter, Health Bus, and St. Michael's Transition Centre.