Role in the Funding Ecosystem
The Brian Bronfman Family Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation that provides grant funding to charitable organizations working in the field of Applied Peace. The foundation supports practical programs that lead to real, tangible changes in individuals and society, with a focus on creating peaceful, non-violent communities.
General Evaluation Criteria
The foundation requires grant applications to include: a project budget with funding already received and anticipated sources, a summary of the organization's mission, and project goals and objectives. Preference is given to organizations with whom the foundation has an established relationship. Applications are screened and reviewed by the BBFF board.
Transparency and Governance
The foundation publishes a list of supported organizations and detailed initiatives showing past funding recipients. It operates from Montreal, Quebec, with a board of directors including Brian Bronfman (President), Marcia Wetherup (Vice-President), and Helen Antoniou Molson (Secretary-Treasurer).
History
Established in 2006 as a successor to the Edward Bronfman Family Foundation, BBFF continues the legacy of philanthropy begun by the late Edward Bronfman. Brian Bronfman was named Officer of the Ordre national du Québec in 2020 for his dedication to philanthropy.
Supported Audiences and Impact
The foundation supports organizations in peace, non-violence, conflict resolution, diversity education, and social harmony. Major recipients include Peace Network for Social Harmony, Tools of Peace, Equitas, Institut Pacifique, Centre de ressources sur la non-violence, and many others in Quebec and internationally.
Institutional Partnerships
BBFF partners with various philanthropic and corporate members through the Peace Network for Social Harmony, and collaborates with educational institutions, cultural organizations, and community groups working toward peace and social harmony.