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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.
Official resources
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.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the donation method
- Donate online, by telephone, or by mail.
- Step 2: Complete the required information
- Provide donor details and memorial fund information.
- If donating by mail, complete the donation order form.
- Step 3: Submit the donation
- Online: follow the online donation process.
- Telephone: call the Foundation during regular business hours.
- Mail: send the form and cheque to the Foundation’s mailing address.
- Step 4: Receive confirmation and receipt
- Online donations include an electronic confirmation.
- Tax receipts are mailed within one month.
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
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