The Inspired Children & Youth Charitable Foundation is a registered Canadian charity established in 2021 that provides grants to other Canadian charities working to protect the mental health of vulnerable children and youth. The foundation has donated over $82,000 to-date across 8 Canadian charities, including jack.org, CAMH, UNICEF Canada, Indspire, and War Child. Funding is directed to organizations with registered Canadian charitable status that operate mental health programs for children and youth. View Inspired Children & Youth Charitable Foundation's website for more information.
As a Canadian charitable foundation, the Inspired Children & Youth Charitable Foundation plays a catalytic role in supporting organizations addressing the mental health crisis among vulnerable children and youth. Rather than operating direct programs, the foundation acts as a funder that identifies and supports existing proven projects of other Canadian charities working on life-saving issues related to children's mental health and protection from digital harms.
The foundation specifically targets Canadian registered charities that work to protect vulnerable children and youth, with particular attention to mental health initiatives and protection from online risks such as sex trafficking, cyberbullying, and harmful effects of improper technology use. The foundation emphasizes supporting organizations already making a measurable impact rather than funding untested approaches.
The foundation provides discretionary grants to qualified donees based on demonstrated track record, alignment with the foundation's mission, and potential for meaningful impact. In 2024, the foundation distributed $60,000 in grants to organizations including jack.org, CAMH, and UNICEF Canada. In 2023, grants totaling $22,000 were provided to UNHCR, Indspire, CAMFED, and War Child.
As a registered Canadian charity accountable to donors, the public, and the Canada Revenue Agency, the foundation commits to transparent and responsible use of funds. Annual reports and financial statements are available demonstrating how donations translate into impact.
Founded in 2021 by Parmjit S. Mangat, the foundation emerged from over 37 years of Mr. Mangat's work in child welfare through his immigration practice and founding of World View Adoption Association. The foundation extends this commitment to protecting vulnerable children through targeted charitable initiatives focused on mental health and digital wellbeing.