Youth and Philanthropy Initiative

YPI is an Idea a Program a Platform

Connected People. Compassionate Communities. Philanthropic Future.

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What is YPI?

YPI is an inclusive, multi-award-winning approach to grant-making that grows compassionate communities by connecting high school students to social issues, local charities, and philanthropy at a pivotal stage in their adolescence.

Our Impact

ACROSS CANADA SINCE 2002

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More Than
$ 10000000
grant dollars

have been provided by YPI’s funders to be granted by youth through our inclusive, participatory process

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Over
250000
students

have developed skills, competencies and positive attitudes towards civic engagement

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Over
1500000
people

have learned about social issues from students advocating in their communities

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Over
60000000
community members

have been helped by frontline social service charities who have won grants through YPI

VISION

Canada’s young people are included, empowered, and engaged in creating more compassionate and connected communities where they live, and a more philanthropic future for all. 

MISSION

YPI Canada is growing connected, compassionate communities through our inclusive, multi-award-winning approach to youth-led participatory grant-making. By 2024, our goal is to grant $1M annually to charities decided by 40,000 engaged and empowered youth, and to connect 350,000 Canadians each year around caring for social causes in their communities. 

Our strategic priorities for 2019-2024

PHILANTHROPY

We aspire to be a strategic, high-impact partner for the philanthropic community.

Increase funding, diversify revenue sources, and build a sustainable YPI granting model.

EDUCATION

We will steward award-winning program quality for high schools and youth, and invest in continuous improvement.

Deepen YPI's impact on youth and schools. Expand enrolment to new communities.

CHARITIES

We strive to be a champion of local charities chosen by youth, and a collaborative, valued partner in support of their communities.

Increase YPI's value for participating charities. Leverage YPI for lasting community impact.

Get Involved!

Apply or Nominate a School

Sign up to bring the YPI Program to your school.                    

Support Our Work

Find out how you can help YPI Canada to grow compassionate communities.

See the Charities Youth Advocate for

Take a look at some of the many charities our YPI participants have empowered with their grants.

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A Message from our Founder

How does $5,000 support charities across Canada?

Julie Toskan explains the impact of YPI, and how you can help.