Ontario Arts Foundation

The Ontario Arts Foundation is a non-governmental[1] not for profit organization[2] established in 1991[1] under the Ontario Corporations Act[2] to encourage and facilitate private giving to the arts in Ontario, Canada. The group is distinct from the Ontario Arts Council,[1] which administers public funding for Ontario artists and arts organizations.[2]

Alan Walker, the foundation's Executive Director

The Foundation assists the Ontario Arts Council by assisting with private funding of the arts and oversees 275 endowments[3] established by individuals, foundations, corporations and arts organizations. In 2013, it had assets of $56 million[4] and disbursements of over $2.5 million[3] using a staff of two and a board of 12.[1] The foundation awards the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award.[5]

References
  1. "About the Ontario Arts Foundation". Ontario Arts Foundation. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  2. "Funding & Sponsorship". Ontario Performing Arts Presenting Network. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  3. "Arts and Artists Info-Guide" (PDF). Canada Business Ontario. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  4. "Ontario Arts Foundation". Canadian Film Centre. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  5. "Personal Philanthropy". Ontario Arts Foundation. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
    - "Ruth & Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards". Ontario Arts Foundation. Archived from the original on 1 July 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
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