Helping our communities thrive
The Foundation helps us organize our collective efforts—and supplement our personal endeavors—by providing impactful financial support for local, national, and international causes. From packing boxes for food banks to running in charity races, Doane Grant Thornton colleagues do important work in their communities throughout the year. The scope of our colleagues’ personal passions is as diverse as our firm, which is why the Foundation has programs that foster a wide variety of giving.
Doane Grant Thornton Foundation programs
This program allocates a percentage of Doane Grant Thornton’s annual net fees to support local charities, with final decisions made at the community level.
Our Matching Program amplifies the effect of our people’s fundraising efforts by matching up to $2,500 to support local community initiatives.
Each year, we recognize colleagues who make significant or sustained contributions to charitable organizations or not-for-profits in their community.
Supporting communities, coast to coast
In 2025, the Foundation provided financial support to more than 390 charities across Canada. Our local Greater Purpose Committees support causes such as mental health support, animal welfare, arts and culture, community development, and more. Each organization chosen has local impact, and across the country we’re united in our commitment to our community work.
Click on the locations to read about some of the work taken up by our Business Units.
I’m so proud of the impact our colleagues have made across the country this year, demonstrating what it means to lead with care and to be generous with their time, talent, and resources.
Expanded support for A Dollar A Day
2025 year marked a meaningful milestone as we expanded our national charitable partnership for another year. After thoughtful conversations, we committed to donating $500,000 each year over the next two years to A Dollar A Day, an organization dedicated to improving access to mental health care across Canada. It builds upon our partnership that began in 2024 with this incredible organization, rooted in empathy and the belief that everyone deserves timely mental health support.
Donations supporting inclusion nationwide
The Foundation donated almost $200,000 to national organizations aligned with Leading Inclusively, our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including:
- Our first year supporting Black Opportunity Fund and their mission to dismantle systemic barriers and advance equity across Black communities.
- A new commitment to Bears’ Lair Youth Dream Camps to take place in 2026, supporting skills training and development for Indigenous youth.
Recognized as ones of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back for the second time
For the second year in a row, we received an honour that truly reflects who we are as a Firm. Great Place to Work® named us one of the 2025 Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back again. This recognition celebrates something deeper than policies or programs—it celebrates our people. From volunteering to fundraising to championing local causes, our teams showed what generosity looks like in action. It’s a proud moment and a reminder that the spirit of giving is woven into our culture.
Announced the Amazing Lives, Rewarding Careers: Kevin Ladner Legacy Scholarship
To help grow the next generation of CPAs, we announced our new Amazing Lives, Rewarding Careers: Kevin Ladner Legacy Scholarship, in honour of our former CEO’s immense impact on the Firm, the communities we serve, and the CPA profession. Over the next 10 years, the Foundation will award 15 scholarships of $5,000 annually to third- and fourth-year accounting students from select schools across Canada, with representation from each of Doane Grant Thornton’s business units—supporting the next generation of accounting professionals and leaders.
Celebrated Community Champions through the CEO Awards
Every year, colleagues across the firm dedicate their time, compassion, and energy to supporting their communities. This year, eight of these remarkable individuals were honoured through the CEO Community Service Awards. Their stories—from mentoring youth to leading grassroots fundraising to supporting vulnerable groups—remind us of the incredible difference one person can make. By recognizing them, we celebrate not just their achievements, but the ripple effect they create: inspiring others to give, lead, and uplift.
