HThe Donald F.Hunter Charitable Foundation
Community volunteers planting trees in a Toronto park at golden hour

Toronto, Canada

Investing in people, so communities can flourish.

The Donald F. Hunter Charitable Foundation supports registered charities working to advance education, health, and community wellbeing across Canada.

Our Focus AreasContact the Foundation

About Us

A legacy of generosity, carried forward.

Founded in the spirit of Donald F. Hunter's lifelong commitment to giving back, the Foundation exists to strengthen the organizations that make a lasting difference in people's lives.

We partner with registered Canadian charities that demonstrate sound stewardship, clear purpose, and a genuine connection to the communities they serve. Our support is thoughtful, long-term, and grounded in respect for the people doing the work.

"The measure of a life is found in what it leaves for others."

Our Focus

Where our support goes.

We concentrate our giving in three areas where steady, patient funding can change outcomes for generations.

  • A student studying with a mentor in a public library

    Education

    Scholarships, mentorship, and literacy programs that open doors for students of every background.

  • A nurse speaking with an elderly patient in a community clinic

    Health & Wellbeing

    Support for hospitals, community clinics, and mental health services that care for Canadians at every stage of life.

  • Volunteers packing fresh produce at a community food bank

    Community

    Food security, housing, and social services that help neighbourhoods stay strong and connected.

Grants

How to request support.

The Foundation makes grants to qualified donees registered with the Canada Revenue Agency. We do not fund individuals directly.

Send a Letter of Inquiry

  1. Introduce your organization

    Send a brief letter of inquiry describing your charity, your work, and the project you hope to fund.

  2. Conversation & review

    If there is alignment, our team will reach out to learn more and may request a full proposal.

  3. Board decision

    Proposals are reviewed by the Foundation's directors, and every applicant receives a response.

  4. Partnership

    Funded partners share brief updates so we can learn together and celebrate the impact.

Contact

We'd be glad to hear from you.

For grant inquiries, partnerships, or general questions, please reach out by email or phone.