Desjardins Philanthropic Funds
Support causes you care about through a personalized philanthropic fund with the Desjardins Foundation.
Create a fund that reflects your values
Turn your convictions into action with help from our multidisciplinary team.
By planning your donations and including them in a financial plan, you maximize contributions to your recommended charities.
How it works
We’re focused on providing a simple, people-focused experience. We handle all the administrative, legal and financial aspects of your donation by setting up a personalized fund so you can focus on making a positive impact on the community.
Types of donations
Your fund can be made up of immediate donations (such as money or securities) or deferred contributions (such as through a will or life insurance policy).
Management
We invest your donations to help you achieve your long-term charitable goals.
Tax receipt
We’ll issue you an official charitable donation receipt when we receive your contributions.
Annual distribution
A percentage of the fund is disbursed each year to the organizations you choose to support.
Benefits
- Simplicity
A philanthropic fund is easier to manage than a private foundation and doesn’t cost anything to set up. - Personalization
You customize your fund by choosing its name, mission and beneficiary organizations. - Flexibility
You can change your fund’s features anytime, free of charge. - Turnkey solution
We’re here to support you every step of the way. - Continuity
Your appointed successors ensure the ongoing stewardship of your fund, making it a lasting family or community project. - Tax benefits
You get official charitable donation receipts that allow you to claim a tax credit.
Your donations drive change as they grow
Donations to philanthropic funds are invested in portfolios designed to grow in value over time.
Some portfolios use responsible investment to drive change and generate positive outcomes for society and the environment.
The impact of your donations on the community
Behind every philanthropic fund is a story. Read about the donors and beneficiary organizations who are committed to improving the daily lives of thousands of people.
All donations count
You can also contribute to an existing philanthropic fund External link through our online donation platform.
My parents taught me the importance of giving back.
Fonds Héritage – Eugène Tassé
Eugène Tassé was a businessman and philanthropist known for his close ties with the community. He created this fund to help improve health and education and to address social inequality in Gatineau and Ottawa.
A distribution committee was formed to identify the organizations invited to submit funding applications, evaluate the proposals received, and select the beneficiary organizations based on the criteria set by Mr. Tassé.
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