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Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation
Donor-advised giving for Canadian charities
Last Update: May 17, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation supports donor-advised giving to registered Canadian charities. It accepts cash, publicly traded securities, and certain registered plans, and allows donors to recommend grant recipients and fund naming.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- Donor-advised grantmaking to registered Canadian charities.
- Allocation of grants among one or more recommended charitable recipients.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Initial grant recommendation details
- Fund name request, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Donors establishing a donor-advised fund.
- Individuals or families wishing to support Canadian charities.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered Canadian charities as grant recipients.
- Applicants seeking to use the term “Foundation” in the fund name.
Eligible expenses
- Charitable grants to registered Canadian charities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Provide the initial grant recommendation on the form.
- Suggest a fund name, if desired.
- Step 2: Arrange the contribution
- Make the initial donation in cash or publicly traded securities.
- Use cheque or wire transfer for cash donations in Canadian dollars.
- Step 3: Submit beneficiary details, if applicable
- Name the fund as a beneficiary of a designated RRSP, RRIF, or Tax-Free Savings Account, if chosen.
Additional information
- The fund is activated immediately, without legal or accounting setup expenses.
- Donors may suggest a fund name, unless they prefer to remain anonymous.
- The term “Foundation” cannot be used in the fund name.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation Program
What is the Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation?
The Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation supports donor-advised giving to registered Canadian charities. It accepts cash, publicly traded securities, and certain registered plans, and allows donors to recommend grant recipients and fund naming.
Who is eligible for the Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation program?
To be eligible for the Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation program, you must:
Registered Canadian charity recipients
Donor grant recommendations required
Cash or securities contributions
What expenses are eligible under Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation?
Donor-advised grantmaking to registered Canadian charities.
Allocation of grants among one or more recommended charitable recipients.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation?
You can contact Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation (VDAF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation available?
The Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation program is available across Canada.
Is the Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation?
Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation is funded by Ventum Donor-Advised Foundation (VDAF)