Desjardins Foundation
We've been helping young people reach their full potential and supporting important initiatives since 1970.
What is the Desjardins Foundation?
The Desjardins Foundation is a charitable organization that improves local communities. It helps young people stay in school and succeed academically and provides philanthropic opportunities to members and clients who want to help others.
Our achievements in 2024
$6.7 million
was invested in youth academic success
541,000
young people benefited from the Foundation's support
$2.1 million
was given back to the community through the Desjardins Philanthropic Funds
Our initiatives
Scholarships
Are you a post-secondary student? Apply for a scholarship from the Desjardins Foundation. We award thousands of scholarships every year.
Desjardins Foundation Prizes
Do you teach or work in schools or the community? Is there a project you need help with? Request financial assistance.
Support for organizations
Find out more about our partner organizations and see how we support their mission to help young students reach their full potential.
Desjardins Philanthropic Funds
Support causes that matter to you. Discover our philanthropic funds at the Desjardins Foundation, or create your own.
Donate
All donations are used the year after they're made to help young people with the tools and support they need. There are 3 ways to donate:
On AccèsD
Log in to AccèsD and select Pay.
Select or add the organization Desjardins Foundation.
Select the source account, then fill out the payment details.
By credit card
Make a donation quickly and easily on our secure site. External link.
By cheque
Mail us your cheque and contact information.
Desjardins Foundation
1 Complexe Desjardins
PO Box 7 Station Desjardins
Montreal QC H5B 1B2
Keep up with the latest news
Governance
Meet our Board of Directors and read our annual reports and financial statements.
Board of Directors
Guy Cormier
Chair
President and CEO of Desjardins Group
Chair
President and CEO of Desjardins Group
Maryse Lapierre
Secretary
Director of Caisse populaire Desjardins des Ramées
Secretary
Director of Caisse populaire Desjardins des Ramées
Jordan Baril-Furino
Director
Second Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Caisse Desjardins de l'Ouest-de-île
Director
Second Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Caisse Desjardins de l'Ouest-de-île
Paula Parhon
Director
Director of Caisse Desjardins de Beauport
Director
Director of Caisse Desjardins de Beauport
Annual reports and financial results
Contact us
By phone
Montreal area:
Elsewhere in Canada and the US: