Education & Opportunity
Scholarships, literacy programs, and learning initiatives that open doors for children, youth, and adult learners.
A private foundation · Toronto, Canada
The F&R Hauer Charitable Foundation
We support registered Canadian charities working to strengthen education, health, and the everyday well-being of communities — with patience, care, and a long view.
About the Foundation
The F&R Hauer Charitable Foundation was established to carry forward a family's commitment to giving back. Based in Toronto, the Foundation directs its resources to qualified donees across Canada whose work improves lives in lasting, measurable ways.
We believe that meaningful change is built over years, not months. That is why we favour durable relationships with trusted organizations, support that strengthens their core work, and grants made with humility about what we know and respect for those doing the work on the ground.
What we fund
Our grants are directed to registered Canadian charities and other qualified donees across a small number of areas where we believe support can have lasting effect.
Community Well-being
Food security, social services, and community organizations that help families meet everyday needs with dignity.
Health & Care
Hospitals, research, and community health programs that improve access to quality care.
Arts & Culture
Institutions and programs that enrich civic life and keep cultural heritage alive.
Relief & Resilience
Timely support for charities responding to urgent needs in Canada and abroad.
Our approach
The Foundation primarily makes grants to organizations it identifies and knows well. We do not currently accept unsolicited applications, but we welcome introductions.
- Long-term partnership
- We prefer multi-year relationships that give organizations the stability to plan ahead.
- Trust in the work
- Charities understand their communities best. Where possible, we provide flexible support for core operations.
- Careful stewardship
- We manage the Foundation’s resources prudently so that our giving can continue for generations.
- Respect for time
- We keep our processes simple and proportionate, and we reply to every enquiry we receive.
Contact us
For general enquiries, introductions to charitable organizations, or correspondence with the Foundation, please reach out by email or telephone.