Our Policy and Research area of focus is to improve public understanding of philanthropic organizations, and the policy environment for philanthropy and the broader non-profit and charitable sector in Canada.

Policy and Research

PFC’s 2025-2028 Strategic Plan outlines the Research Agenda focus as the People and Practices in Canadian Philanthropic Foundations. We provide in-depth organizational analysis of philanthropic foundations in Canada, exploring their operational practices and the human elements shaping their impact