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 2023 A continuing stream of capacity-building and learning activities among members and other sector practitioners, as well as network-wide collaboration initiatives, partnership projects, research and public policy-advancing work. 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 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 Building a Social Finance Ecosystem Addressing the Housing Crisis – Housing – Akoma Local Welcoming 2024 Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget 2025 News & Insights PFC News Trump 2.0 and US Philanthropy: Reflections and Actions for Canadian Philanthropic Foundations Michele Fugiel Gartner PFC News 3 mins read Mar 24, 2025 Guest Posts Trump Tariffs: Taming the Unexpected Yanick Desnoyers Guest Posts 7 mins read Mar 17, 2025 PFC News Philanthropy’s Role in Supporting Canada Through an Existential Crisis: Some Reflections Jean-Marc Mangin PFC News 9 mins read Mar 3, 2025 PFC News Transatlantic Reflections on Philanthropy: Major Themes from the UK Beacon Collaborative Forum Michele Fugiel Gartner PFC News 6 mins read Feb 25, 2025 PFC News 2025.02 PFC Newsletter – February 2025 PFC News Feb 10, 2025 PFC News Reflecting on 2024 to prepare for a tumultuous 2025 Jean-Marc Mangin PFC News 9 mins read Jan 10, 2025
PFC News Trump 2.0 and US Philanthropy: Reflections and Actions for Canadian Philanthropic Foundations Michele Fugiel Gartner PFC News 3 mins read Mar 24, 2025
Guest Posts Trump Tariffs: Taming the Unexpected Yanick Desnoyers Guest Posts 7 mins read Mar 17, 2025
PFC News Philanthropy’s Role in Supporting Canada Through an Existential Crisis: Some Reflections Jean-Marc Mangin PFC News 9 mins read Mar 3, 2025
PFC News Transatlantic Reflections on Philanthropy: Major Themes from the UK Beacon Collaborative Forum Michele Fugiel Gartner PFC News 6 mins read Feb 25, 2025
PFC News Reflecting on 2024 to prepare for a tumultuous 2025 Jean-Marc Mangin PFC News 9 mins read Jan 10, 2025