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The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services
Memorial fund management for bereaved families
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Benjamin Foundation helps bereaved families establish and manage memorial funds. It supports charitable giving in honour of a deceased person and allows donations to be directed to meaningful causes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Grant-making Foundations
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishing and managing a memorial fund.
- Holding memorial donations in trust before distribution.
- Distributing funds to selected charities or causes.
Documents Needed
- Donation order form.
- Tax receipt details for the donor.
- Card design number and quantity, if ordering acknowledgement cards.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Bereaved families.
- Donors to memorial funds.
Eligible expenses
- Administrative services for memorial fund management.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- No specific excluded costs or activities are stated.
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Memorial donations are held in trust until the family is ready to direct the funds.
- The Foundation contacts the family several months after the loss to help with decisions.
- Donations are then distributed to selected charities or causes.
Additional information
- Families are not charged administrative fees.
- Donations can be made online, by telephone, or by mail.
- Tax receipts are issued within one month of receipt of the donation.
- Acknowledgement cards can be ordered for thank-you messages.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services?
The Benjamin Foundation helps bereaved families establish and manage memorial funds. It supports charitable giving in honour of a deceased person and allows donations to be directed to meaningful causes.
How much funding can be received?
The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services program?
To be eligible for the The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services program, you must:
Families establishing a memorial fund.
Funds created in memory of a deceased person.
What expenses are eligible under The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services?
Establishing and managing a memorial fund.
Holding memorial donations in trust before distribution.
Distributing funds to selected charities or causes.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services?
You can contact The Benjamin Foundation by email at donations@benjamins.ca or by phone at 416-780-0324.
Where is the The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services available?
The The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Benjamin Foundation — Memorial Fund Management Services is a Other Support