Canadians’ Understanding and Opinions of Charitable Foundations

Published April 2020

What is in this report?

This is a short survey which explores what Canadian taxpayers know or understand about various important elements of the charity sector, how they feel about the various problems, and what they want done about them.

What are the 3 major takeaways?

  1. There is a general lack of understanding about charitable foundations among Canadians.
  2. Many characteristics of foundations are not acceptable to Canadians (once understood).
  3. Canadians want foundations with endowments, however they want more limits, requirements, and funds granted.

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