named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
CANY Foundation
501(c)(3) charitable foundation that has donated over $650,000 to children's nonprofits in the Tri-State area and supports cancer research, senior centers, and community service initiatives.
Canadian Universities Alumni Reception
Annual event convening over 400 Canadian university alumni in New York City, providing networking opportunities and university representation.
Corporate Membership Program
Tiered corporate membership program offering visibility, event access, and networking benefits to Canadian and Canada-connected companies operating in New York.
Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research (New York)
Annual run in Central Park, Manhattan that raises funds for cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; founded and organized by CANY since 1994, having raised nearly $5 million CAD.
University Membership Program
Membership program for Canadian universities to engage NYC-based alumni through events like the Canadian Universities Alumni Reception and Canada Day celebrations.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Charity Event Organization 3 activities
- Funds cancer research through the Terry Fox RunChannels proceeds from the annual Terry Fox Run to support cancer research, having raised nearly $5 million CAD since 1994, with primary beneficiaries including the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- Organizes the annual Terry Fox Run in New York CityHosts and organizes the annual Terry Fox Run event in Central Park, New York City, with over 2,500 participants, raising nearly $5 million CAD for cancer research since 1994, primarily benefiting the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- Supports children's charities through fundraising eventsFunds children's not-for-profits in the Tri-State area through donations facilitated by events such as the Maple Leaf Ball, with over $650,000 donated and more than $3 million in total contributions to community charities.
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Alumni Community Building 2 activities
- Hosts Canadian Universities Alumni Reception in New York CityConvenes over 400 Canadian university alumni annually in New York City at the Canadian Universities Alumni Reception, providing a platform for networking and engagement with Canadian institutions.
- Supports Canadian university alumni engagement in New York CityOffers programming to connect Canadian universities with their NYC-based alumni, including complimentary individual memberships for designated alumni and event participation opportunities.
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Funds cultural exchange programs between Canada and the U.S.Provides grants and funding for cultural exchange initiatives, including a $25,000 summer internship exchange between Canada's National Ballet School and dance institutions in New York City.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts Canada Day Celebration events in New York CityOrganizes and hosts an annual Canada Day Celebration event in New York City on July 1, featuring open bar, appetizers, music, and Canadian-themed activities to convene Canadians and Canadian university alumni.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organizes social, cultural, business, and charitable events for Canadians in NYCPlans and hosts a range of events including cultural, social, business, and charitable activities to support and engage the Canadian community in the New York City area.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Organizes volunteer service activities in New York CityOrganizes volunteer groups to clean local parks and schools, assist at senior citizen centers, and serve meals at the Bowery Mission and New York hospitals.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provides corporate membership benefits and event sponsorship opportunitiesOffers corporate members benefits including discounted event tickets, early access to sponsorships, preferential seating, exclusive invitations, opportunities to host events, and visibility through signage and digital platforms.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$108K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$94K
Program expenses8%
Admin / overhead92%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$156K
Cash$147K
Investments$0
Liabilities$94K
Net assets$63K
Liquid reserves18.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- ANDREW CUMMING — DIRECTOR
- ANIK LAPOINTE — DIRECTOR
- ANN BAKER — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA LAIDLAW — DIRECTOR
- BRANDON COOK — DIRECTOR
- BRITTON OSLER — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS YEWCHUK — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER KELLY — DIRECTOR
- CHUCK POWIS — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL AGES — DIRECTOR
- DEAN KEYWORTH — PRESIDENT
- FRANK LAMBRINOS — TREASURER
- GORD CAMERON — DIRECTOR
- INGRID DEUZEMAN — DIRECTOR
- JAMIE KOUMANAKOS — DIRECTOR
- JOHN MOORE — DIRECTOR
- JULIE OTTON SIMPSON — DIRECTOR
- KEN OTTENBREIT — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN RUSLI — DIRECTOR
- KYRA ASSAAD — SECRETARY
- MARK LITOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW CUMMING — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL LA FLEUR — DIRECTOR
- NEIL BRITTO — VICE PRESIDENT
- OLIVIA MCNEE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 65
Who they work with
- Air Canada Partner — Platinum-level corporate member of CANY
- BMO Partner — Gold-level corporate member of CANY
- Bennett Jones Partner — Gold-level corporate member of CANY
- Bennett Jones Partner — Lead corporate sponsor of the Canadian Universities Alumni Reception
- Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP Partner — Silver-level corporate member of CANY
- CIBC Partner — Gold-level corporate member of CANY
- Canada's National Ballet School Partner — Beneficiary organization supported by the Maple Leaf Ball.
- Canada's National Ballet School Partner — Receives financial support from CANY for a dance internship exchange program between Canadian and New York-based students.
- Canadian Association of New York Network — Member organization serving the Canadian community in the New York City area
- Canadian Association of New York Network — THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK FOUNDATION INC operates as the Canadian Association of New York (CANY), providing membership and community programming.
- Canadian Consulate in New York Government — Supports the Canada Day celebration event.
- Carleton University Partner — Member university participating in the CANY University Membership program.
- City Vineyard Partner — Partnered venue hosting the Canada Day celebration event.
- Cumming & Partners Partner — Silver-level corporate member of CANY
- Cumming & Partners Partner — Silver-level sponsor of the Canada Day celebration event.
- Dentons Canada LLP Partner — Silver-level corporate member of CANY
- Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller Partner — Corporate member of CANY that cares for and displays the CANY art collection in its New York office.
- Dunnington, Bartholow and Miller LLP Partner — Silver-level corporate member of CANY
- Ice Hockey in Harlem Partner — Supports a nonprofit youth organization that uses hockey to promote academic achievement and character development.
- Ice Hockey of Harlem Partner — Beneficiary organization supported by the Maple Leaf Ball.
- La Caisse Partner — Gold-level corporate member of CANY
- McCarthy Tétrault LLP Partner — Silver-level corporate member of CANY
- McMaster University Partner — Member university participating in the CANY University Membership program.
- McMaster University Partner — Sponsoring university at the Canadian Universities Alumni Reception
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Receives funding from the Terry Fox Run for cancer research.
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Receives funding for cancer research from proceeds of the Terry Fox Run organized by CANY.
- National Bank of Canada Partner — Platinum-level corporate member of CANY
- Ontario Trade & Investment Office in NY Partner — Silver-level corporate member of CANY
- Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP Partner — Silver-level corporate member of CANY
- Porter Airlines Partner — Platinum-level corporate member of CANY
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Exchange Through Eventsmethodology: cultural_exchangeBy hosting social, cultural, and business events that highlight Canadian heritage and values, the organization strengthens cross-border understanding between Canadians and Americans, because shared experiences in person build lasting international relationships.
- Member-Driven Fundraising for Charitable Causesmethodology: member-driven_charity_engagementBy integrating charitable fundraising into member-led events and galas, the organization increases community investment in social causes, because members are more likely to contribute when they are directly involved in organizing and participating in purpose-driven activities.