1. Aqueduct Foundation
Aqueduct Foundation, a registered public foundation administered and represented by
Scotia Private Client Group, is a planning charity for smart, flexible philanthropy.
A variety of donor advised fund options enable donors to support their favourite charities.
Whether a donor wishes to establish a perpetual endowment during life or at death, or
wishes to combine business succession planning with philanthropy, Aqueduct can provide
a simple, low-cost and innovative solution.
The Aqueduct Foundation advantages include:
• ability to grant capital, not just income
• acceptance of complex property such as private shares and real estate, as well as public
securities and cash
• unrivalled estate planning options
The minimum for an Aqueduct Foundation donor advised fund is $250,000.
2. Private Foundations
As the largest provider of expert philanthropic services to private foundations, our
professionals provide expertise for the establishment, ongoing management and
administration of private foundations. We support over 420 foundations with over
$1 billion in assets.
Building on over 80 years of administering private foundations, we have expertise in set-up
and registration of private foundations, bringing a client’s vision to life, creating a mission
statement, granting, plus all aspects of administration through our unique “Instant Office”
service. Through our investment management partners, we have deep expertise in managing
foundation endowments.
A private foundation means the client and their family can maintain legal control and
direction, potentially over a number of generations. Scotia Private Client Group takes care of
the administration duties allowing the client to focus on philanthropy.
