The Family Philanthropy Institute (FPI)

The Family Philanthropy Institute (FPI) is a resource centre for families who wish to ensure that their philanthropic traditions are passed down to their children and grandchildren. We have the tools to help you get started on the path to creating a family legacy that reflects your goals and those of your children.

We can help you:

• Identify family values and reasons for giving as a family; develop your mission statement, goals and objectives
• Explore funding opportunities and ways your philanthropy can make the greatest impact
• Establish granting criteria and tax-wise philanthropy mechanisms that will help you achieve your goals

We can provide you with:

Education
Workshops and educational seminars on intergenerational family foundation issues and solutions including:

• Funding opportunities
• The funding process
• Strategic philanthropy vehicles
• Access to resource materials, publications

Fund Management

• Monitoring and evaluating funded projects

Thoughts on the future from the 2nd generation