Series - Editorial Fellowship: Transforming Funding Models

Non-qualified donees reap rewards after hard fought battle for regulatory change

Author Gabe Oatley
New law a catalyst for Toronto-based foundation to grant $90,000 to non-qualified donees through new Community Grants program

Why It Matters

Last June, the federal government changed the law allowing foundations across Canada to grant directly to non-charities. But are they doing it?

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