Founded in 2010 in Memory of Gordon & Ruth Gooder
The Gordon & Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation
Mission Statement
The Gordon and Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation hopes the legacy of its founders will be to have helped improve the lives of youth at risk. The Foundation is concerned about the welfare of youth who are disadvantaged due to their economic and/or social circumstances, or who are experiencing physical challenges.Consistent with the Gooders’ philosophy of trust and respect for people regardless of their role in society, along with the Gooders’ clear, decisive communication and decision-making style, the Foundation will support innovative programs or projects in Ontario, or national projects that include Ontario-based organizations.
Generally, the Foundation will fund capital items and special projects for youth at risk but not ongoing general operations. Nor will it fund research or operational deficits.
Programs designed to address the welfare and needs of our senior citizens are also of interest to the Foundation.
Grant Guidelines & Eligibility
Who, How, Where, Why …
The Gordon & Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation
Grant Guidelines & Eligibility
1. Eligibility
Grant recipients are required by law to be qualified donees as described by the Income Tax Act. The Foundation cannot make grants to individuals, for-profit organizations or even not-for-profit organizations that are not registered Canadian charities or qualified donees.
2. Application Procedures
The Foundation will consider proposals from qualified applicants whose requests for funding fall within the Foundation’s granting criteria as outlined in the mission statement. Unsolicited applications will not be accepted.
If the project is within the Foundation’s guidelines and the Foundation has the capacity to consider the proposal, the grant seeker will be asked to provide a full, written proposal. The grant seeker may also be asked to meet with Foundation directors to discuss the project in person.
The Gooder Foundation has a two-step procedure, beginning with a letter of inquiry, which should contain the following.
A brief description of the project or purpose for which the funding is sought
A brief description of the organization’s history, objectives and activities
A brief budget and timeline for project
Proposal Deadlines
Letter of Intent: February 1st or September 1st
Full Proposal: March 1st or October 1st
3. Geographic Restrictions
The Gooder Foundation’s granting is limited to organizations in the Province of Ontario or national programs that benefit Ontario-based organizations.
4. Purpose And Types Of Grants
The Foundation will support capital items, specific programs and projects, rather than general operating expenses. The foundation will not consider funding ongoing general operations, nor will it fund research, or operational deficits.
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Grant Recipients Gallery …
The Gordon & Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation
Hincks Farm STOLL Tractor Donation
The Gordon & Ruth Gooder Foundation has graciously donated funding to the recipient’s below.
In The Media
Articles, Press Releases & Publications …
March 2023 – Rick Hansen Foundation Wall Of Appreciation
In March 2023, The Gordon & Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation was awarded placement in the Innovators category on the Donor Wall at the Rick Hansen Foundation. It is an honour and a pleasure to be associated with such an organization and its founder.
(Pictured is Gordon Sproule pointing to the nameplate containing the Gordon & Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation name.).
You can read more about The Rick Hansen Foundation by clicking their logo above.
April 2017 – Spring Brings New Beginnings
On April 24th construction began on our Outdoor Recreational Area and Playground. This achievement would not have been possible without the generous support of the Gordon and Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation who kickstarted our fundraising with a $60,000 matching grant which we used to leverage with other donors and fundraising initiatives to raise the additional $60,000 required to meet the project goal.
The new outdoor recreational area will provide the 250+ homeless refugees that live in our shelter every year with a serene setting to recover from their emotional trauma and socialize with other refugees.
(Pictured to the left are: Marvi Ricker and Gordon Sproule from the Gooder Foundation with Executive Director, Linda Moorcroft, breaking ground on construction).
You can read more about this worthy organization by clicking their logo above.
August 2015 – San Romanoway Revitalization Association Receives 50 iPads
The Gooder Foundation proudly supports the San Romanoway Revitalization Association iPads for Learning Program.
Children at Jane-Finch embrace tech to create music and movies. Click the link below the photo to open a PDF document that was posted on the San Romanoway Revitalization Association website.
You can read more about this worthy organization at www.srra.ca.
Spring 2015 – Pathways To Education Thanks The Gooder Foundation
The Gooder Foundation is a proud supporter of “Pathways To Education”. In the true spirit of the Gooder Foundation, we are very pleased to be making a difference in the lives of our youth and opening doors for them that may otherwise be closed.
Pathways have put together an excellent video that we feel honoured to be a part of. Please visit their amazing YouTube channel.
Spring 2013 – Pine River Foundation Enjoys “Gooder Sports Court”
With the warmer weather finally here, our students are using the Gooder Sports Court again at least daily – for basketball, ball hockey, even homework!
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Our current and alumni students and families, and our staff know that Pine River is only possible because of the incredible support of our donors. Your generous contribution allows these youth regain their lives, their families, and their futures.
Spring 2013 – Gooder Foundation Donates Tractor To C.A.R.D.
After many years of having a new tractor on our wish list, we can finally cross this one off!
Our heart-felt thanks to The Gooder Foundation for giving us the opportunity to obtain a new one.
published at: www.card.ca
Community Association for Riders with Disabilities
Fall 2012 – Gooder Foundation Establishes Bursary
Ontario Roofing News, a publication of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association (OIRCA), published an article announcing the Gooder Foundation’s establishment of a bursary at Conestoga College in Waterloo, Ontario.
The bursary is to be granted to students studying at the college’s OIRCA Centre For Roofing Training & Technology.
Nov. 2012 – Covenant House Sleep Out: Executive Edition
The inaugural Covenant House Sleep Out, “the Executive Edition” saw participants spend the night of Nov. 15 outside with only sleeping bags and cardboard, in order to raise awareness and funds for the downtown agency. The local effort was part of an international event happening simultaneously at 12 Covenant House sites across North America, including Vancouver.
Along with Leafs GM Brian Burke and Arlene Dickinson of Dragons’ Den, Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair, Property Brothers stars Drew & Jonathan Scott and Sleep Country Canada’s Christine Magee were among the more than 50 participants. All these business and community leaders joined forces to lead an awareness campaign to help homeless kids at Covenant House beat the street.
Gooder Foundation President, Mr. Gordon Sproule, participated in the event and is pictured on the right with 3 other participants.
Jan. 2010 – Gordon Gooder Donates $1.2m To Runnymede Healthcare Centre
In 2010, Gordon Gooder donated $1,200,000 to the Runnymede Healthcare Centre, which was built on the land where he attended public school. This two-page article that was published in the Toronto Sun is a truly amazing story.
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