Sir Thomas Cropo Foundation Inc.
The Sir Thomas Cropo Foundation Inc. (Business Registration Number: 882831142RR0001) is a Canadian private foundation established in 1997 by Thomas Cropo to provide ongoing financial support to religious and charitable organizations in Winnipeg and Manitoba[1]. Registered as a charity under the "Foundations / Foundations funding" category, it focuses on initiatives beneficial to communities through grants for education, social services, and healthcare[2][5].

Granting Priorities
The foundation prioritizes four areas:

• Churches: Funding non-capital repairs, educational programs, and select capital projects (e.g., accessibility upgrades) for active and historic churches of all faiths[5].
• Nursing Homes: Supporting monitored hallway cameras and quality-of-life programs for Alzheimer’s patients[5].
• Women’s Heart Health: Grants for medical facilities addressing cardiovascular care for women[5].
• Matching Grants: Preference for initiatives that leverage funding through partnerships, with grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 annually[5].

Operations
Applicants must be registered Manitoba charities, with successful organizations required to wait two years before reapplying[5]. Proposals for projects scheduled before the foundation’s board meetings are generally not considered[5].

[1] https://www.cropofoundation.org [2] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/sir-thomas-cropo-foundation-inc/882831142RR0001/ [3] https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/fdo-grantmaker-profile/?collection=grantmakers&activity=result&key=6888901 [4] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sir-thomas-cropo-foundation-inc/ [5] https://www.cropofoundation.org/guidelines