Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Raymond James Canada Foundation (RJCF)

The Raymond James Canada Foundation operates as a registered private foundation with the Canada Revenue Agency, facilitating strategic philanthropy through its Charitable Giving Fund program. This donor advised fund program allows high-net-worth individuals, corporations and families to incorporate charitable giving into their overall wealth management strategy while receiving immediate tax benefits.

The foundation enables donors to recommend grants to various categories of qualified donees recognized under the Federal Income Tax Act, including registered Canadian charities, registered amateur athletic associations, registered journalism organizations, registered foreign charities that have received gifts from the Government of Canada, registered low-cost housing corporations for seniors, municipalities, and federal or provincial governments and their agencies.

In 2024 alone, the foundation granted $10,379,062.41 across 890 charitable grants, demonstrating significant philanthropic reach across Canadian communities.

The foundation works in partnership with Solus Trust Company for administration services and leverages the expertise of Raymond James advisors for investment management. All grant recommendations are subject to review and final approval by the foundation's board of directors to ensure compliance with CRA regulations.