We are Wealthsimple Foundation 👋
Ready to start taking control of your financial future? You’re in the right place!
How we make an impact
We are dedicated to one mission: empowering the next generation through financial education. Here’s a snap shot of what we’ve done to date, and how we are helping youth unlock their financial future
Reached 527,000+ Canadians with our resources and events
Delivered $245,000 in bursaries and scholarships to support students’ future education
Partnered with 40+ community organizations to deliver 437 educational events
Nearly 83% of youth reported they were going to take a new financial action post-programming
2025 Highlights
- 📈Reached 11,795 students across Canada directly with our programs — a 354% increase year over year!
- ⬆️Over 88% of young people are likely to recommend Wealthsimple Foundation to a friend.
- 🎓Awarded $58K in scholarships and bursaries to students across Canada.
Check out our 2025 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
Mohammed Ali
Specialist, Community Marketing
Michael Toti
Intern, Community Management
Intern Alumni
Tobin Tang
Winter 2025
Sarah Lieng
Summer 2025
Ebube Mbanefo
Fall 2025
