Olive Tree Foundation

Olive Tree Foundation The Olive Tree Foundation is dedicated to promoting and perpetuating philanthropy and enhancing community life through responsible grant making in Canada.

The Olive Tree Foundation is a philanthropic organization that promotes community development through the collection of endowed funds, the earnings of which are used to fund services for the long-term benefit of the community. The Foundation will occupy a clear, distinctive, and desirable place in the minds of donors, volunteers, and consumers. It is positioned as the premier charitable organizati

on that effectively addresses compelling community needs and priorities. The Olive Tree Foundation encourages and facilitates the creation and growth of endowment funds to enable the community to realize its potential. The Foundation maintains effective stewardship over all assets entrusted to it; distributes grants that reflect donors’ wishes and community priorities; and provides leadership in the Muslim and general communities.

We are grateful to the Olive Tree Foundation (Mohamed and Opheera Nasir Endowment Fund) for their generous annual contri...
03/24/2026

We are grateful to the Olive Tree Foundation (Mohamed and Opheera Nasir Endowment Fund) for their generous annual contribution to the Spirit Bear Award!

Home What You Can Do Awards & Scholarships Spirit Bear Award Spirit Bear Award Nominations for 2025 are now closedCreated in 2019, the Spirit Bear Award is named in honour of Spirit Bear, who is a symbol of reconciliation and equity for kids.  Nomination InformationThe Spirit Bear Award is awarded...

12/31/2025

In our fast-paced, often ego-driven world, we frequently mistake "celebrity" for "heroism." But the lives we profiled this year suggest a different definition. A community hero is not necessarily the person with the largest platform, but the one with the deepest roots.

12/17/2025

Professor Hind Al-Abadleh Endowment Fund “Professor Hind Al-Abadleh taught us that true greatness is not only found in discovery, but in the compassion to lift others, the courage to stand for justice, and the humility to serve humanity through knowledge.” Donate Professor Hind Al-Abadleh (197....

11/24/2025

The Olive Tree Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Olive Tree Foundation Student Awards at York University, presented in partnership with the Islamophobia Research Hub. The 2025 award recipients are Sheema Khawar and Somar Abuaziza, both graduate students in the Depart

Join the Olive Tree Foundation Board & Committees  The Olive Tree Foundation (OTF) is inviting dedicated community membe...
11/17/2025

Join the Olive Tree Foundation Board & Committees

The Olive Tree Foundation (OTF) is inviting dedicated community members to help strengthen Muslim charitable giving in Canada.

We’re looking for Board Directors and Committee Members with expertise in areas such as:

* Governance & Planning

* Finance & Investment

* Marketing & Fund Development

* Grantmaking & Community Development


Make a lasting impact through faith-inspired philanthropy.

Help shape the future of one of Canada’s few Muslim charitable endowment (waqf) institutions.

Apply now: Send your expression of interest and résumé to: [email protected]

Learn more: www.olivetreefoundation.ca

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Act Now, Give Forever Olive Tree Foundation helps caring people accomplish their charitable goals Our Vision Olive Tree Foundation is a Canadian charity that promotes community development through the collection of endowed funds, the earnings of which are used to fund compelling needs and priorities...

10/27/2025

Olive Tree Foundation has provided a grant to Nisa Foundation to expand its Community Leaders Workshops to help Imams address domestic violence  The program aims to train Imams across Canada to support families dealing with domestic and gender-based violence, using approaches that are both

10/17/2025

With reports of Islamophobic incidents in Canada surging by 1,200% since October 2023, many involving Muslim students on university and high school campuses, a new national initiative has taken shape to respond with data-driven advocacy. The Olive Tree Foundation provided a grant to support the Da

Faith & the Common Good
10/03/2025

Faith & the Common Good

The Olive Tree Foundation is proud to provide a grant to support the upcoming Faiths4Climate Conversations 2026 , a multifaith initiative bringing together diverse communities to explore the connections between faith, sustainability, and climate action. The gathering, organized by Faith &

09/28/2025
The Olive Tree Foundation's commitment to Indigenous reconciliation stems from a core belief in a Canada where all peopl...
09/23/2025

The Olive Tree Foundation's commitment to Indigenous reconciliation stems from a core belief in a Canada where all people, regardless of cultural background, are valued and respected.

Annually, the Olive Tree Foundation (Mohamed and Opheera Nasir Endowment Fund) supports the Spirit Bear Award that recognizes young people committed to reconciliation and the TRC calls to action.

09/15/2025

The Olive Tree Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Grade 12 scholarships, recognizing outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community engagement.  Each year, the Foundation partners with BridgeTO Youth and the MAX Scholarship Fund to award two schol

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7025 Markham Road, Suite 205
Markham, ON
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