The Carthy Foundation appears to be a Calgary-based family foundation that supports a broad mix of Alberta-focused community giving alongside national initiatives in arts, education, and social impact. Its largest grants go to cultural institutions and higher-education/career pathways organizations, while other funding reaches Indigenous communities, environmental and organic agriculture groups, and programs that expand employment and economic opportunity. It seems to favor established nonprofits and institutions with strong regional ties, often making meaningful multi-year or larger strategic gifts rather than many small awards.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency T3010, 2023
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Makes relatively large grants from a moderate-sized portfolio, with a strong concentration in Alberta and Western Canada plus selected national organizations. Gives to established charities, educational institutions, museums, and community organizations, often supporting operating, program, or capital needs through substantial gifts.
Emphasize a clear mission, strong governance, and measurable community impact, especially if your work connects to Alberta, arts/culture, education, Indigenous communities, or sustainability. Applicants should show how the request fits a larger strategic need—such as capacity building, programming expansion, or long-term community benefit—rather than a one-off project only.
Current and upcoming funding from CARTHY FOUNDATION that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Must be a Canadian registered charity or other qualified donee as identified by the Canada Revenue Agency. Initiative must align with the foundation’s funding approach and fall within this funding area.
Who can apply: Must be a Canadian registered charity or other qualified donee as identified by the Canada Revenue Agency. Initiative must align with the foundation’s funding approach and fall within this funding area.
Who can apply: Must be a Canadian registered charity or other qualified donee as identified by the Canada Revenue Agency. Initiative must align with the foundation’s funding approach and fall within this funding area.
Who can apply: Must be a Canadian registered charity or other qualified donee as identified by the Canada Revenue Agency. Initiative must align with the foundation’s funding approach and fall within this funding area.
Who can apply: Applicant must be a Canadian registered charity or other qualified donee as identified by the Canada Revenue Agency. Initiative must fit the foundation’s funding approach and fall within one of the four funding areas. Priority is given to initiatives with national or broad regional implications, or regional work in Western provinces, and to well-managed, results-oriented organizations.
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