The Hewitt Foundation is required to donate strictly and solely to registered Canadian charities, as defined by the Canadian Revenue Agency and the Canadian Income Tax Act.
Considering the very large number of appeals which we receive from many worthy causes, we are obliged to be highly selective. In order to help those causes which we do support, we must say no to many projects and organizations which may be just as worthy.
We have a policy of not donating to the following:
- Non-qualified donees (individuals or not-for-profit organizations, i.e. a registered charity number is required)
- Political movements or partisan political activities
- Film, video or documentary projects
- Religious causes, projects or activities
- Individual research projects
- Events such as galas, walks/runs, golf tournaments, festivals, sport teams, etc
- Emergency relief for operating deficits
- Retroactive funding for activities or projects that have already taken place