Create a legacy that lasts
What are your goals for your wealth? Chances are they're multi-faceted and complex. The Gluskin Sheff Foundation for Philanthropy offers an efficient and cost-effective alternative to creating your own foundation.
A seamless way to build your legacy and
support the causes that matter most to you
What are your goals for your wealth? Chances are they're multi-faceted and complex. The Gluskin Sheff Foundation for Philanthropy offers an efficient and cost-effective alternative to creating your own foundation.
Maximize your giving to the charities and causes you care most about. The Gluskin Sheff Foundation for Philanthropy provides peace of mind your gift will receive the highest level of financial and administrative stewardship.
You will experience unparalleled client service and attention while achieving your philanthropic goals. In addition, we offer a wealth of educational materials and events to empower you in building your legacy.
Read more about strategic philanthropy and building your legacy
The end of the year is known as a time for giving, it not only feels good but can also provide generous high-net-worth Canadians with some tax benefits.
Women are becoming a growing force in philanthropy, transforming how and where wealth is donated.
For many Canadians, donating to charitable organizations isn’t just a way to give back to the community and receive some tax benefits; it’s also an opportunity to develop a giving legacy that can be passed down to future generations.
As more generational wealth gets created and transferred in Canada, many advisors are helping Canadians give back in ways that are both impactful in their communities and tax-efficient in their portfolios.
For high-net-worth families, educating and involving children in philanthropic planning and giving can help prepare the next generation by fostering financial stewardship and a desire to give back.
One of the most challenging aspects of planning an individual or family's annual giving is deciding which charities or causes to support.
Thinking about building your philanthropic legacy, but not sure where to start? Whether you have $100,000 or $5 million to donate, developing a strategic plan can help to enhance the impact of your giving, enabling you and your family to build a legacy and achieve your goals.
There are two main vehicles for Canadians seeking to make significant donations through a foundation structure, rather than directly to a charitable organization: a foundation which administers donor advised funds (DAF), or a private family foundation. Each structure can be fulfilling and tax-effective but have major differences depending on the individual's or family's philanthropic goals.
We welcome a conversation about your giving goals