Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Miller Thomson Foundation (VMF)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The charitable arm of Miller Thomson LLP, a national Canadian law firm. The Foundation partners with community foundations across Canada to invest in endowments addressing poverty, unemployment, hunger, housing, arts, recreation, healthcare, education, environment, and safe inclusive neighbourhoods in cities where the firm has offices. View Miller Thomson Foundation (VMF)'s website for more information.
Content last updated: March 7, 2026
About Miller Thomson Foundation (VMF)
What is the mission of Miller Thomson Foundation (VMF)?
To support Canadian communities through sustainable endowment investments via community foundations, addressing pressing social issues including poverty, unemployment, hunger, housing, arts, healthcare, education, and environment in cities where Miller Thomson has offices.
What type of organization is Miller Thomson Foundation (VMF)?
Miller Thomson Foundation (VMF) is a Foundation.
When was Miller Thomson Foundation (VMF) founded?
Miller Thomson Foundation (VMF) was founded in 2020.
What is Miller Thomson Foundation (VMF)'s official website?
Miller Thomson Foundation (VMF)'s official website is https://www.millerthomson.com/en/about/.
What else should I know about Miller Thomson Foundation (VMF)?
Role of Miller Thomson Foundation in the Funding Ecosystem
As the corporate foundation of Miller Thomson LLP, one of Canada's national business law firms, the Miller Thomson Foundation serves as the primary vehicle for the firm's charitable giving and community investment activities. The Foundation operates through Canada's network of community foundations, focusing on sustainable endowment investments rather than direct grant-making.
Funding Areas and Community Impact
The Foundation supports initiatives in multiple sectors including: poverty reduction, unemployment, hunger relief, housing, arts and culture, recreation, healthcare, education, environmental protection, and building safe and inclusive neighbourhoods. Funding is directed to communities where Miller Thomson has office locations: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, London, Waterloo Region, Toronto, Vaughan, and Montréal.
Giving Approach
The Foundation works through community foundations, which allows for strategic deployment of resources to address pressing local issues. This approach provides sustainable solutions in Canadian communities where the firm's clients, employees, and their families live and work. The Foundation represents the firm's commitment to corporate social responsibility and community engagement.