We are Wealthsimple Foundation 👋
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How we make an impact
In 2025, we refocused our work to exclusively support financial education for young people. Here’s a snap shot of what we’ve done to date, as well as our previous work in the education savings space.
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Helped over 18,019 students receive more than $11.42M million in Canada Learning Bond benefits
Partnered with 30+ community organizations to deliver 278 programs
Delivered financial literacy to 362,599 people living in Canada
Pledged $132,000 in bursaries to support students future education
2024 Highlights
- 💸Helped 18,019 students receive $11.42 million in Canada Learning Bond benefits
- 🤝Educated 362,599 people during 250 tax clinics and personal finance events
- 🏫We launched the Money Master Class, designed to scale our impact, grow our brand, and connect with young Canadians through relatable, real-life finance lessons
- 🎓This year, with the help of our partners and donors, including the Yves & Cynthia Bled Foundation, we’ve committed to providing 15 students with $52K in bursaries
Check out our 2024 Impact Report to read more about our work!
How We Pay for Stuff
Wealthsimple is the proud founding partner of Wealthsimple Foundation. Through their Giveback program, Wealthsimple powers the Foundation’s work and operating costs.
We’re also the lucky recipients of donations from people like you. When you donate to us, 100% of the proceeds go directly to our community programming or bursaries for students with financial need.
Board of Directors
Caroline G. Gayle
Managing Director, Accenture, Technology Financial Services Lead - Canada
Luke Connell
CEO, Carbon Run
Sue Gillespie
Past-President and CEO, Pathways to Education
Blair Wiley
Chair, Chief Legal Officer, Wealthsimple
Team
Emily Naddaf
Director, Strategy & Community Growth
Gina Skocaj
Senior Associate, Community Engagement
Zhané Stimpson
Senior Associate, Youth Engagement
