Last update sept 24th, 2008 © Foundation of Greater Montreal Site design Drafter.com	News November 12, 2008 Kathleen Weil leaves the Foundation of Greater Montreal On November 3, 2008, Kathleen Weil resigned as President and CEO of the Foundation of Greater Montreal (FGM), following her decision to run as a candidate in the forthcoming provincial elections. She had held this position since the beginning of the FGM in 2000. November 12, 2008 2009 Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program Working with Community Foundations of Canada, Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited is offering grants of cash and paint to support heritage restoration and community projects in Canada. October 7, 2008 Launch of Greater Montreal’s Vital Signs 2008 The Foundation of Greater Montreal (FGM) today released its third annual check-up on the health of Greater Montreal entitled Greater Montreal’s Vital Signs 2008. At the same time, sixteen other community foundations across the country issued their local report cards. Jun 12, 2008 The Foundation of Greater Montreal, a Leader in the Philanthropic Arena Montreal, June 12, 2008 –At its Annual General Meeting, held today, the Foundation of Greater Montreal (FGM) presented a very positive assessment of its fiscal year 2007, marked by an exceptional expansion of its outreach. In a very short time, the FGM has become one of the 10 largest community foundations in Canada. Jun 12, 2008 Annual General Assembly, June 12th 2008 Openning remarks of the Board Chair Mr. Alex K. Paterson May 26, 2008 Katharine A. Pearson, 1955-2008 In tribute December 14, 2007 Press Release - The Foundation of Greater Montreal donates two million dollars in grants in 2007 The Foundation of Greater Montreal’s (FGM) Grant program is growing. More and more Montrealers are creating permanent endowment funds devoted to improving the well-being of their fellow citizens through the FGM. As a result, the FGM is granting two million dollars this year to support registered charitable organizations in and around Montreal. “Thanks to our donors, we now have sufficient funds to be able to play a significant philanthropic role and have a real influence on the quality of life of Montrealers,” declared Kathleen Weil, President and CEO, FGM. October 3, 2007 Montreal Region’s Annual Check-up Released (Montreal, October 2nd, 2007) The Foundation of Greater Montreal (FGM) released today its second annual check-up on the health of Greater Montreal entitled Greater Montreal’s Vital Signs. At the same time, the Community Foundations of Canada released the first Vital Signs national report, and local reports were issued in ten other Canadian cities. May 9, 2007 FGM's Impact Continues to Grow The Foundation of Greater Montreal (FGM) enjoyed an outstanding year in 2006, doubling its assets and adding a second granting cycle to its operations in 2007 due to a healthy return of 11.08 % on its investment portfolio. December 12, 2006 Greater Montreal’s Vital Signs®, a first annual check-up on the metropolitan region’s quality of life The Foundation of Greater Montreal released its first annual check-up on the health of Greater Montreal this morning, entitled Greater Montreal’s Vital Signs. December 4, 2006 $24 million Anonymous Gift to the Foundation of Greater Montreal An anonymous donor has made a landmark $24-million gift- one of the largest in the city's history - to the Foundation of Greater Montreal. July 25, 2006 The Foundation of Greater Montreal Applauds New Federal Tax Change More good news for donors and their professional advisors In the June 29, 2006 Information Bulletin 2006-2, the Ministère des Finances du Québec announces the harmonization to certain measures of the federal budget of May 2, 2006. One of the measures retained was "the elimination of capital gains tax resulting from a gift of publicly-listed securities and ecologically sensitive land (BR 18)." May 4, 2006 The Foundation of Greater Montreal Applauds New Federal Tax Change Incentive is good news for donors and local charities Charitable giving got a significant boost from the federal government in its recent budget, with a tax change that will benefit donors, community foundations and the local charities they support, said Kathleen Weil, President and CEO of The Foundation of Greater Montreal. December 5, 2005 The December 6th Victims Foundation Against Violence Joins the Foundation of Greater Montreal The December 6th Victims Foundation Against Violence, an organization whose members include the parents, family members and friends of the victims of the tragedy that occurred on December 6th 1989 at École Polytechnique at the Université de Montréal, announced today that it has become a new partner of the Foundation of Greater Montreal. November 22, 2005 Foundation of Greater Montreal: A partner dedicated to promoting culture The Foundation of Greater Montreal (FGM) is proud to be associated with Placements Culture, a Government of Quebec initiative aiming to stimulate private investment in culture.