A Toronto family foundation
The F.W. Thompson Family Foundation supports health research, education, and community wellbeing — investing patiently in people and ideas that strengthen lives across Canada.
About the Foundation
The F.W. Thompson Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Toronto's Lawrence Park neighbourhood. We were established to honour a family legacy of generosity and to put it to work where it can do the most good.
Our grant-making focuses on three connected areas — advancing health research, widening access to education, and strengthening the communities we call home. We partner with researchers, institutions, and registered charities who share our belief that thoughtful, sustained support can change outcomes for generations.
We commit for the long term, giving partners the stability to pursue meaningful, lasting change.
We follow the evidence, listen closely to the people closest to the work, and keep learning.
Each generation of the Thompson family carries forward a shared commitment to giving back.
Our Work
Three priorities guide every grant we make, each chosen for its capacity to create lasting change.
We fund promising medical research and the clinicians and scientists behind it — with a particular interest in early-stage work that may struggle to find support elsewhere.
We believe opportunity should not depend on circumstance. Our education grants help students access and complete post-secondary studies and reach their potential.
Strong neighbourhoods are built by people who show up for one another. We support local organizations that nurture belonging, wellbeing, and green spaces.
“A society grows great when people plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”
Grants
We support Canadian registered charities and qualified donees whose work aligns with our focus areas. We do not fund individuals directly, political activities, or fundraising events.
Submit a letter of inquirySend a brief letter (two pages or less) describing your organization, the project, and the funding requested.
Our team reviews each inquiry against our priorities and responds, typically within six to eight weeks.
Selected organizations are invited to submit a detailed proposal, budget, and supporting materials.
Proposals are considered by the Foundation's board, which meets several times throughout the year.
Contact
For grant inquiries, partnership opportunities, or general questions, please reach out. We read every message.
Phone
+1 (204) 688-9862