Founded in 1999, the FGM is modeled after the 700-odd community foundations that already exist in Canada and the United States. Their versatility, flexibility, and effectiveness allow these foundations to satisfy both the wishes of donors and the needs of the charitable organizations they benefit.

The FGM differs from other charitable organizations in that it builds endowment funds, the revenues from which are used to support charitable work in a number of areas, primarily health, education, social services, arts and culture, and the environment. Donations to the FGM thus serve the Greater Montreal community in perpetuity.

The FGM is an inclusive organization and maintains strong ties with both the foundations that helped to create it and the other organizations that join as active charitable partners. For more information about these foundations and organizations, View our partners list.