Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation

The Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation is a Canadian registered charitable organization dedicated primarily to supporting environmental initiatives. It operates through endowed funds to provide grants to qualified applicants, focusing on projects that have a positive impact on environmental protection and remediation within Canada. The foundation is registered under Business Registration Number 118955624RR0001 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Purpose and Activities

The foundation’s core objective is to fund environmental organizations whose work directly contributes to the protection, remediation, and improvement of the environment. It provides financial support to registered Canadian charitable organizations that have clear, well-developed programs or projects with specific objectives, outcomes, and measurable impact in the environmental sector. Typical grants range between $2,000 and $8,000.

The foundation encourages hands-on environmental programming that addresses environmental concerns. However, it restricts funding for certain activities including operating deficits, capital campaigns, full staff salaries, attendance at conferences, endowment funds, political or religious activities, event or fundraising sponsorships, and marketing materials. Funding is generally not granted for environmental education programs unless they are supplementary to practical environmental protection or remediation projects.

Grantmaking Guidelines

Grant applications must demonstrate a clear focus on environmental protection or remediation projects. The foundation emphasizes initiatives with tangible, hands-on impact rather than solely educational or awareness-based activities. It does not support activities occurring prior to the grant period or those lacking a direct environmental benefit.

Organizational Context

The Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation is administered through the Toronto Community Foundation, which connects philanthropy with community needs to enhance quality of life in Toronto and beyond. The foundation's partnership with this established community foundation helps it align its environmental grantmaking with broader philanthropic efforts in the region.

Legal and Registration Status

• Registered Charity Business Number: 118955624RR0001
• Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Registered Charity: Compliant with Canada Revenue Agency regulations and designated as a registered charity.

Summary

The Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation plays a focused, grantmaking role within the Canadian environmental sector by providing targeted financial support to organizations engaged in practical environmental protection and remediation projects. Its approach ensures that funds are allocated to initiatives with clear, measurable environmental outcomes, reinforcing its commitment to fostering tangible environmental improvements through charitable giving.