The Alva Foundation is a Canadian private foundation that provides financial support to Canadian registered charities serving children and youth at risk (ages 0-17) and environmental programs. Based in Mount Albert, Ontario, the foundation funds single-year grants up to $50,000 and multi-year grants of $30,000 per year for up to 3 years. Funding is directed to charities with budgets typically ranging from $300,000 to $10,000,000. View The Alva Foundation's website for more information.
The Alva Foundation is a Canadian private philanthropic foundation that provides grant funding to Canadian registered charities. The foundation focuses on two main priority areas: supporting children and youth at risk (ages 0-17) and environmental programs. Operating since at least 2020, the foundation is run entirely by volunteers with no full-time staff, governed by a Board of Directors.
The foundation favours charitable organizations that are in good standing with the Canada Revenue Agency. Eligible charities must operate within Canada and typically have annual budgets ranging from $300,000 to $10,000,000. Priority is given to programs supporting children and youth at risk, as well as initiatives with an environmental focus.
In 2022, the foundation offers single-year grants with a maximum of $50,000 and multi-year grants of $30,000 per year for up to three years (maximum total of $90,000 over three years). Grants are only made to Canadian registered charities.
The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors including a Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary, along with several Directors. Contact is maintained through mail at their Mount Albert, Ontario address. The foundation maintains transparency by publishing annual reports of grants awarded to various charitable organizations.