We find, select, and support high-impact organizations working on pressing issues facing our communities.
Established in 1979, The Sonor Foundation is a private Canadian foundation that invests in smart & creative leaders, good ideas and transformative impact.
Impact. We invest to change the trajectory of unserved and overlooked populations
Leaders. We support entrepreneurial leaders and difficult to fund projects within strong organizations that exhibit innovation, accountability and diligence.
Leverage. We seek a strong fit between the qualities of the charitable organization and the assets that The Sonor Foundation can bring to bear.
Our Approach
Through our national Impact Challenges, we actively seek out and select high-impact organizations dedicated to addressing pressing social issues. These challenges provide a platform for identifying effective solutions and entrepreneurial leaders across Canada.
We believe in multi-year, flexible funding to enable leaders to execute critical work with agility, adaptability, and sustainability. Our impact challenges are the primary channel for our foundation to source opportunities.
Board of Directors & Leadership
REBECCA GARDINER, CHAIR & CEO
NARINDER DHAMI, PRESIDENT
MICHAEL GARDINER, VICE-CHAIR
MARK GARDINER, VICE-PRESIDENT
SCOTT GARDINER, DIRECTOR
FANNY GRENIER, TREASURER
KELLY MURRAY, SECRETARY
The Sonor Foundation is a member of Philanthropic Foundations of Canada