Social Responsibility

Philanthropy

Charitable Donations Program and Guidelines

Cadillac Fairview’s charitable donations program is community-oriented, with a primary focus on the local health and welfare of communities served by our company. Cadillac Fairview donates to non-profit organizations that are designated as registered charities.

Our donations committee meets on a periodic basis and donations are generally made twice during the year.

Giving guidelines and exclusions

Donations are generally targeted to registered charities in the health care, educational and community sectors.

Agencies and/or individuals falling into the following categories will not be considered for funding:

  • Non-registered charities;
  • Political parties or candidates;
  • Religious groups (except for secular activities open to those of all faiths, such as operating a home for the elderly);
  • Individual pursuits and private foundations;
  • Lobbying or advocacy groups;
  • Purchase of tickets for fundraising events;
  • Duplication of direct and indirect donations to affiliate organizations and agencies where generous support already exists;
  • Service clubs, fraternal organizations or third parties raising funds for a charity;
  • Private pre-schools, elementary or secondary schools. (Assistance may be provided to community-based charitable groups working to enhance public pre-school, elementary or secondary school programs);
  • Sports teams (unless they are a registered charity).
How do I request support?

Cadillac Fairview and our properties receive thousands of requests for support annually. Our charitable donations committee follows a rigorous process when evaluating proposals to ensure that our funds are invested with the utmost care and responsibility.

In a neatly organized package please mail the following items in your request for support:
  • Name, address and telephone number of organization; contact person and title;
  • Description of organization's purpose, those who benefit from it, the geographical area in which it operates and verification of its registered charity status;
  • Purpose and objectives of the project for which funding request is being made;
  • Explain how the organization typically recognizes donations;
  • Needs of the community being addressed by the proposed project;
  • Amount being requested as well as overall campaign amount target (including both public and private sector support);
  • Time frame of project implementation;
  • Most recent audited financial statements and current operating budget (if applicable);
  • List of the Board of Directors and Trustees (if applicable);
  • List of other committed or approached donors, including government sources;
  • Do not include extensive documentation, videos, DVDs or CD ROMS.
  • Please ensure that your proposal includes all of the above required items. Incomplete proposals may not be considered.

Mail Requests to:
ATTENTION: Charitable Donations Committee
The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited
20 Queen St. West, 5th floor
Toronto, ON M5H 3R4

Please note that due to the nature of documents required and the volume of requests, we do not accept requests through our website, via fax or via e-mail.

We wish you the best of luck with your fundraising efforts!