Education Foundation
The CIBPA Education Foundation has been very active over the past year in soliciting and distributing funds to deserving students. In consultation with the Foundation Executive, we have set a new stretch goal of $5 million.
Thank you to the CIBPA Toronto Board for last year's contribution of $150,000, this year's allocation of $50,000, and an additional $426,500 in other donations—bringing the total for 2025 to $626,500.
2025 Report
$2 Million Campaign: July 2025 Report - $2,168,500
Since the Foundation started tracking fund distribution in 2011, the Foundation has distributed or set up endowments estimated of $2,168,500 for CIBPA bursary or scholarships to over 1,162, students. The total endowment accumulation at universities established or pledged will provide deserving student bursaries in perpetuity.
- $305,000 – YCDSB: Italian Ministry Grant ($35,000 + $270,000 Italian Government)
- $65,000 – St. Michael's Hospital
- $53,000 – Dr. Florence Morriello, University of Toronto
- $31,500 – CIBPA application campaign
- $27,500 – Lucy Iacovelli, York University
- $25,000 – Famous PEOPLE Players
- $25,000 – ICFF / TMU – Masterclass in Architecture
- $20,000 – NIAF Voyage of Discovery trip to Italy: 4 students
In addition to these key initiatives, ten other associations have benefited from the CIBPA Education Foundation.
2025 Total - $626,500
Year-to-date total: 2024 – $1,542,000; 2025 – $626,500; combined total – $2,168,500.
We have exceeded our $2 million target!
University Held Endowments - $992,000
- York University - $632,000
- TMU - $150,000 ( to be prepared
- U of T - $150,000 ( to be updated)
- GBC Report - $60,000
3 Year History
- 2025 -$626500
- 2024 - $562,585
- 2023 - $526,419
Help us reach our $5 million goal.
Your support can open doors for the next generation and provide the resources students need to succeed. Every donation brings us closer to our $5 million goal.