The Foundation of Greater Montréal, your foundation
Who we are
We have a vision of a community that is free of poverty and discrimination, where all can realize their potential and live in a healthy environment, today and in the future. We strongly believe that we have the tools at our disposal to make this vision a reality, if we can innovate for the mobilization and better distribution of the financial resources that already exist in Greater Montreal, and place them at the service of intelligence, creativity and solutions that can meet our community’s needs.
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Fonds Orchestre Classique de Montréal - Boris Brott à perpétuité
The Fonds Orchestre Classique de Montréal - Boris Brott à perpétuité at the Foundation of Greater Montréal supports the Orchestre's development.
Fonds Diversité sexuelle Laurent McCutcheon
The Fonds Diversité sexuelle Laurent McCutcheon aims to support the activities of charities working for the well-being of LGBT communities (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender).
Collective Fund for Social Equity
The Collective Fund for Social Equity aims to support organizations in their efforts to build a just recovery.
Women's Impact Montreal Collective Fund
In response to the many issues facing women and girls in Montreal, FGM is proud to launch the Women Impact Montréal Collective Fund.
Fonds Julie Thorn
Its mission: Funding charities that are able to provide training services to academic institutions on "cardiac respiratory resuscitation" and organizations that can offer "automated external defibrillators".
Inspiring stories
In 2015, the Chamandy Family Foundation was created in Montréal. It aimed to improve the day-to-day lives of children, and offer them hope for a better future. Many of the projects the Foundation supports assist youth who are experiencing homelessness : “The Chamandy Foundation commits to supporting children in all aspects of their development: education, rights, the fight against poverty, and health and well-being.” Other donors tell us why they have decided to give through the Foundation of Greater Montréal.
Recent news
Families on the front line
The pressure felt by families puts our social resilience to the test. We have to face reality: many families, parents and children need support, or at the very least some respite.
Collective Impact Project (CIP): United in support of Montreal neighbourhoods
Phase Two of Centraide of Greater Montreal’s Collective Impact Project (CIP) is being launched with the support of eight philanthropic foundations including FGM, as well as a group of partners through additional funding in the amount…
Mécénat Musica has created $81M of in perpetuity capital for Québec culture
To date, Mécénat Musica has created this perpetuity capital for Québec cultural organizations with large donations from more than 500 Mécénat Musica individuals and families.
Community Action Plans Against COVID-19: FGM releases ÉNAP Cité-ID LivingLab's…
Significant learnings have been generated from navigating this unprecedented experience over the past two years.
Legacy Calculator: Tax season is the best time to think about the future
Through a bequest in your Will, you can easily plan the donation of whatever assets you chose. It is an easy, safe and efficient way to build a long-lasting philanthropic legacy, which will have the capacity to support the causes…
Universal accessibility: it's in everyone interest
A third of Quebecers say they have a functional limitation. Therefore, reaching universal accessibility helps everyone. So, what is UA then? It is an environment that enables everyone to participate. Simple as that.
The Fonds Fondation LISI GEOFFROY
René Lisi explains why and how he built his philanthropic project, the Fonds Fondation LISI GEOFFROY at the Foundation of Greater Montréal.
For women and girls: FGM allocates $250,000 and will devote the next Vital…
The Foundation of Greater Montréal and the Advisory Committee unveiled the organizations working with women and girls which will benefit from the WIM Fund's first grants. The nine organizations will share $250,000 in 2022.
The performing arts, a reflection of our society
The performing arts are not just entertainment. They also can provide us with fresh insights into society’s problems and act as a tool for social integration, as well as give tangible expression to the values we collectively aspire…
Collective Fund for Social Equity: FGM distributes nearly $1.2 million…
Through the Collective Fund for Social Equity, 39 organizations in Greater Montreal will each receive $30,000 to unlock their potential and support their transformative vision.