2005 Director Initiated Grants Awarded
Directors of the Foundation are each able to direct a specified amount annually to registered charities of their choosing. In 2005 the following grants were approved:
Earthroots, Toronto Ontario – $10,000
In support of their Wolves Ontario! project
University of Toronto, Toronto Ontario – $100,000
To establish the Pelham Edgar Distinguished Visitor at Victoria University
University of Toronto, Toronto Ontario – $40,000
In support of the University of Toronto Schools capital campaign
Western Canada Wilderness Committee, Winnipeg Manitoba – $10,000
In support of their wilderness saving work for 2005
York University Foundation, Toronto Ontario – $10,000
In support of the Writer in Exile bursary
Crime Prevention Yukon, Whitehorse Yukon – $10,000
In support of Crew Whitewater
Dr. Tom Pashby Sports Safety Fund, Toronto Ontario – $20,000
To support the Fund’s sports safety initiatives
The National Ballett School, Toronto Ontario – $20,000
To support the Capital Campaign