Role of the MOSD Foundation in the funding ecosystem
The MOSD Foundation is a Montréal-based charitable foundation dedicated to supporting Résonance Montréal, an auditory-verbal education school for children with hearing loss. Founded in 2001, the foundation exists to bridge the gap between limited public funding and the full cost of delivering intensive educational, audiology and family support services. It raises money from individuals, corporations, other granting foundations and special fundraising events, then grants this funding to the school.
By channeling philanthropic resources to Résonance Montréal, the MOSD Foundation enables more families to access specialized programs that teach children with hearing loss to listen and speak. Its support helps the school concentrate on educational outcomes rather than on constant financial constraints.
Funding priorities and types of support
According to the site, the foundation’s grants allow the school to sustain critical services such as audiology, early intervention and psycho‑social support for students and their families. It also finances professional development for staff so that teachers and specialists can maintain leading-edge expertise in auditory‑verbal education.
The MOSD Foundation further invests in educational technology, including new devices, upgrades and tools that prepare students for high school and ensure that online learning options are always available. These investments help children build language skills, succeed academically and develop their long‑term potential in school, work and family life.
Governance and community engagement
The foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by an Executive Director and small team focused on fundraising. Board members bring expertise from business, finance, investment management and community organizations, and several have personal connections to hearing loss or to the school itself.
Through this governance structure and broad donor base, the MOSD Foundation positions itself as a key philanthropic partner in Montréal’s ecosystem for children with hearing loss, ensuring sustained financial support for Résonance Montréal and its programs.