As of 2003, there were over 2,000 active grantmaking foundations in Canada, who had total assets of CA$12.5 billion, with total grants given that year of over $1 billion.
In 2003, the Canadian landscape of grantmaking foundations was characterized by a significant number (over 2,000) with substantial financial resources (CA$12.5 billion in assets) and active grant distribution (over CA$1 billion).