Giving Back

For more than 15 years, the Wesley Clover Foundation has been quietly giving back to our community. The Foundation invests in entrepreneurship, health and wellness, education, and the immediate community, contributing over $30 million to local causes and programs since its inception. The Foundation’s impact is amplified by its partnerships with local charities through signature fundraising events like Spurs & Sparkles, the Red Dragon Golf Tournament, and the Lumière Gala.

The Foundation also supports the local tech and business community through working closely with the Kanata North Business Association and Hub350, the advocate for the 700 companies in Kanata North – home to Canada’s largest tech park; TechTuesday, a free monthly event that connects and inspires the Ottawa region’s tech community; Wesley Clover Parks, a four-season outdoor recreation and learning hub; and providing subsidized space for not-for-profits who provide vital services to the community such as, for organizations like the Kanata Research Park Family Centre and Matthews House.

Thanks to the dedication of countless partners and volunteers, the Foundation’s impact on Kanata North and Ottawa continues to grow year after year. Learn more about the Foundation’s impact.

The Wesley Clover Foundation supports the following four core pillars:

1. Entrepreneurship — Fueling innovation and supporting entrepreneurs that strengthen Ottawa’s business and tech community.
2. Health and Wellness — Contributing to local hospitals, health programs, and wellness initiatives.
3. Education — Advancing STEM education and lifelong learning opportunities for youth and professionals.
4. Community — Enhancing quality of life through recreation, cultural events, and local support programs.

The Foundation’s activities are built around key programs and partnerships that enhance community well-being and promote lasting social impact:

• Wesley Clover Parks – One of the major initiatives of the Foundation, Wesley Clover Parks is a four-season, not-for-profit outdoor recreation and learning hub that promotes health, wellness, and environmental education for residents of all ages.
• TechTuesday – A free, monthly networking and presentation series that connects and inspires the region’s tech community, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration across sectors.
• CEOTuesday – An invitation-only monthly series for Ottawa founders, CEOs, and C-suite leaders of active technology companies. 
• Signature Fundraising Events – To name a few, Spurs & Sparkles, Red Dragon Golf Tournament, and Lumière Gala are cornerstone events that raise funds for local charities and causes, amplifying the spirit of giving back. The Foundation partners with several local charities to amplify its impact in the community.
• Kanata North Business Association & Hub350 – As the key advocate organization for the over 700 companies in Kanata North, home to Canada’s largest tech park, the Foundation works with the Kanata North Business Association and Hub350 to support multiple initiatives that raise awareness of Kanata North as a world-class destination where people want to live, work, play, learn and innovate.

The values of the Wesley Clover Foundation are guided by a Code of Ethics.

These principles reflect a commitment to integrity, transparency, and public service, ensuring that every decision and investment aligns with the Foundation’s mission and benefits the broader community.

The Wesley Clover Foundation invests in organizations and initiatives that foster entrepreneurship, education, health and wellness as well as community impact.

Learn more about the whether your organization or initiative is eligible here.