Conference 2026 Call for Sessions Sessions that center around sector and community solutions and embody a spirit of meaningful collaboration should be designed to demonstrate how reciprocal relationships between funders, community organizations, Indigenous partners, policy makers, and other stakeholders can deepen trust, accelerate innovation, and produce durable impact across Canada. PFC Research’s “Foundation Staff Survey” is live! Act now to make your voice heard! If you are working at a Canadian public or private grantmaking philanthropic foundation, your experience matters. Help us understand what it’s like to work in our sector by completing this first-of-its-kind survey. Collaboration September 23-25, 2026 PFC National Conference Philanthropic Foundations Canada Strengthening Canadian Philanthropy We are Canada’s national philanthropic network working together towards a more just, equitable and sustainable world. What we do Harnessing the power of philanthropy to effect change PFC helps foundations and other grantmakers collaborate with partners from civil society, business and governments to strengthen the common good. Annual Report 2024 In 2024 PFC celebrated its 25th anniversary – a significant milestone for our community! We marked the occasion by bringing our members and the broader network together at our National Conference – our largest to date – as well as by recalibrating our strategic framework to meet our community’s evolving needs in the coming years. A community of changemakers PFC is a growing network of foundations and other grantmaking organizations working together towards a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Philanthropy has a vital role to play in identifying and responding to need. In doing so, philanthropy contributes to a stronger and more sustainable civil society, CAPACITY BUILDING We work with members to strengthen their governance, programming, and relationships. COLLABORATION We create inclusive spaces for philanthropic organizations to engage in dialogue, learn and act collaboratively to amplify their collective voices and resources. RESEARCH & PUBLIC POLICY We help to translate evidence-based learning into actionable practice and policy. Latest publications Resources Browse updates on our sector, in-depth analysis, and unique tools to support your mission Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultation in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget 2025 2024 Financial Statements 2024 Annual Report 2025 Canadian Philanthropic Foundations Salary & Benefits Report Trump 2.0 and US Philanthropy: Reflections and Actions for Canadian Philanthropic Foundations PFC Submission for the Government of Canada 2025 Pre-budget Consultations – March 10, 2025 News & Insights Policy Advisories Philanthropic Foundations Canada Policy Advisory on Budget 2025 PFC/FPC Policy Advisories 5 mins read November 4, 2025 PFC Newsletter 2025.10.21 PFC NEWSLETTER – October 2025 PFC Newsletter October 23, 2025 PFC Newsletter 2025.09.11 PFC NEWSLETTER – September 2025 PFC Newsletter September 19, 2025 Guest Posts Beyond Perceptions: Reflections from PFC’s Conference, One Year Out New Power Labs Guest Posts 3 mins read September 5, 2025 Guest Posts Family + Philanthropy: Unpacking Great Governance for Generous Families Sharilyn Hale Guest Posts 5 mins read August 25, 2025 PFC News Introducing Our Updated Convening Model and Corresponding Website Layout André Vashist PFC News 0 min read August 14, 2025
Policy Advisories Philanthropic Foundations Canada Policy Advisory on Budget 2025 PFC/FPC Policy Advisories 5 mins read November 4, 2025
Guest Posts Beyond Perceptions: Reflections from PFC’s Conference, One Year Out New Power Labs Guest Posts 3 mins read September 5, 2025
Guest Posts Family + Philanthropy: Unpacking Great Governance for Generous Families Sharilyn Hale Guest Posts 5 mins read August 25, 2025
PFC News Introducing Our Updated Convening Model and Corresponding Website Layout André Vashist PFC News 0 min read August 14, 2025