Stevens Family Foundation Criteria for Grants
The Stevens Family Foundation donates strictly and solely to registered Canadian charities, as defined by the Canadian Revenue Agency and the Canadian Income Tax Act.
Considering the very large number of requests we receive from many worthy causes, we are obliged to be highly selective. In order to help those causes which we do support, we must say no to many projects and organizations which may be just as worthy.
The Stevens Family Foundation’s Core Funding Interests
- Supporting the Unhoused – with a focus on ending homelessness
- Education – specialized programs, schools, universities
- Health – mental illness, access to health care, improved health care
- Community – programming for less advantaged
The following projects will not qualify for funding from our Foundation:
- Non-qualified donees (individuals or not-for-profit organizations, i.e. a registered charity number is required)
- Political movements or partisan political activities
- Film, video or documentary projects
- Individual research projects or consortium of organizations
- Events such as galas, walks/runs, golf tournaments, festivals, sport teams, etc
- Emergency relief for operating deficits
- Summer camps
- Retroactive funding for activities or projects that have already taken place