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"When I launched the Stephen Lewis Foundation, I was completely at a loss when it came to most of the administrative, financial and even legal details.

Tides Canada created a home for us in our start-up, and held the hands of our staff as we collectively put an entire apparatus in place.

They still perform an indispensable range of functions for us.

The advice they offer is utterly reliable; the knowledge they share is encyclopedic, the principles driving them are rooted in the quest for social justice.

I wouldn't lay down my life for Tides Canada, but I'd surely surrender my reputation."

Stephen Lewis
Director, Stephen Lewis Foundation
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Foundation Management Services

Governance Support

We offer support with the day to day administrative details of running your philanthropic program, and well as with the long-term organizational development:

  • Develop plan for size, composition, tenure, etc. of board
  • Conduct board member search
  • Facilitate board meetings and group discussions
  • Maintain board book and other corporate records

Grants Management

We can help you achieve an efficient, streamlined grants management system:

  • Coordinate applicant intake process
  • Administer grants and facilitate post-grant reporting system
  • Manage ongoing communication with applicants and grantees

Financial and General Administration

At Tides Canada, we have financial administrative departments ready to:

  • Establish and maintain books
  • Manage outside audit or review
  • Manage income and disbursements, including checking account
  • Arrange for tax and regulatory reporting
  • Provide timely financial reporting to the board of directors
  • Identify appropriate asset management services
  • Coordinate preparation and production of materials for the public
  • Advise on administrative structure
  • Consult on long-term strategic planning and family succession planning.

As every family and every private foundation has unique needs and interests, Tides Canada meets with families or staff members to determine fees on a contractual basis.

Contact Us:

Tricia Cummings
Client Services
T: 604.647.6611 ext. 243 or 1-866-843-3722 (866-TIDESCA)

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