The Private Giving Foundation makes philanthropy simple

The Private Giving Foundation is an independent public charity that provides a simple and effective way to support the causes that matter to you. It facilitates giving without the administrative complexities of establishing a foundation.

With help from his TD Wealth advisor and the Private Giving Foundation, hear how Tim created a lasting legacy for his wife, Patty.

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Benefits of giving through the Private Giving Foundation

Tax Efficiency
Get a tax receipt upfront. Eliminate capital gains tax when donating appreciated publicly traded securities.
Simplifies your giving
Donate now and decide later to eliminate the pressure of selecting charities upfront.
Alternative to establishing a foundation
With a minimum irrevocable donation of $10,000, you get the same benefits of establishing a foundation without worrying about the governance and administration of running it.
A legacy of giving
An easy way to establish a charitable legacy of giving to support the causes that matter to you.
Family Involvement
Unite the family around shared values to make even more of an impact.

How the Private Giving Foundation works

We make private giving easy to get started. Here's how:

1

Open a donor-advised account

Start with an irrevocable contribution of $10,000 or more to us. You can make optional donations of $1,000 or more at any time to keep giving to your cause(s). We accept cash, securities or both.
2

Choose your charity

Pick the charity that matters most to you. Not sure where to start? Check out our six-step planning model to help guide you on who to give.
3

Make a grant

You decide the amount to give, and we'll provide the grant on your behalf from your donor-advised account.
4

Get your statements and tax receipts

We'll take care of the administrative details. You'll get statements showing your contributions and grants to track your giving and tax receipts to claim your charitable donations.

Philanthropic Advisory Services Leadership Team

Helping clients establish a charitable legacy

Jo-Anne Ryan FEA, MFA-P

Vice President, Philanthropy at TD Wealth
Jess Merber, FEA

Associate Director, Private Giving Foundation, Philanthropic Advisory Services, TD Wealth

Meet the foundation's Board of Directors

Trust, transparency and fiduciary duty are at the forefront of decision-making by our Board of Directors. Read more about them.

Darrell Gebhardt

Senior Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Advisor

Gebhardt Paquin Family Wealth Management

TD Wealth Private Investment Advice
Denny Young

Chair

Interim Executive Director, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

Nicole Nakoneshny

Recently retired Partner with KCI

(Ketchum Canada)
Julia Gorman

Strategic Advisor to

Family Foundations and Individual Philanthropists
Jacquie Lovelock

Principal,

Private Client Services Lead,

TD Wealth Family Office

Private Giving Foundation - Financial Statements

TD Greystone Private Balanced Plus Fund

News and Insights

Explore what's happening at the Private Giving Foundation and get insights from thought leaders.

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How Women Give: Charting the changing face of philanthropy

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