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Macquarie Group Foundation

Part of the Macquarie Group philosophy is that, as a company is a member of the society in which it operates, it follows that one of its responsibilities is to work for the betterment of that society. This thought drove Macquarie's early community support program, which was formalized in 1985 when the Macquarie Group Foundation was established.

Today the Macquarie Group Foundation is a leading corporate benefactor, contributing $25 million to more than 900 community organizations globally in the year ended March 31, 2009. In addition, Macquarie staff raised $7.7 million for community organizations. The Foundation focuses its resources in five core areas: education, the arts, health, welfare and the environment.

Macquarie staff provide support to community organizations through personal donations, fundraising and serving on non-profit boards. Under our staff donation policy, all permanent Macquarie staff are eligible to apply to the Foundation for a matching grant for donations and fundraising. In recognition of their service, staff members serving on non-profit boards can apply for a one-time grant for their organization.

In Canada, the Foundation’s Community Advisory Committee works to build partnerships with non-profit organizations which are genuinely responsive to the community’s needs and where our staff are actively involved. We focus on long-term partnerships, providing financial support and leveraging the skills and expertise of Macquarie staff.

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