Community Impact

Built on our storied history of supporting our communities, the CIBC Foundation serves our commitment to creating a world without limits to ambition. We are demonstrating our purpose in action by supporting causes important to our clients and communities.

We’re thankful to our clients for enabling our work and immensely proud of our partnerships with community organizations as we come together with a shared purpose.

Supporting cancer initiatives

Our ambition: To create a future where no one has to fear a cancer diagnosis.

Championing inclusive communities

Our ambition: To advance economic inclusion for all.

Investing in financial education

Our ambition: To ensure everyone has the skills, knowledge, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of financial wellbeing.

Donations and sponsorship funding

We aim to make a difference through corporate donations and sponsorships.

Learn about eligibility and apply for funding

Stories of impact

Ambition™.

We’re working with our partners to build more inclusive communities where everyone can achieve theirs.

Video: Community Living Toronto (1:26)

CIBC Foundation supports organizations like Community Living Toronto, which helped Sam get his first job so he can discover his full potential.

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

March of Dimes SkillingUp Program

“When I got sick and was let go from my job, I had to think about the future. Through SkillingUp, I found really good courses around finding work in a challenging environment and overcoming feeling overwhelmed.”

Read Kenneth’s story

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

CIBC Digital Fellow for Emerging Black Journalists

“I look forward to expanding the scope of my storytelling capabilities, deepening my digital production knowledge and growing as a journalist.”

Read Makda’s story

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

“I want people to realize what a positive impact they have on people’s lives by supporting the RMHC!”

Read the story

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

Childhood Cancer Canada CIBC Survivor Scholarship Program

“Thank you for the lives you have changed and the opportunities you have gifted.”

Read the story

TELUS MOMENTUM STUDENT BURSARY, POWERED BY CIBC FOUNDATION

Empowering the next generation of changemakers

The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation® and CIBC Foundation are creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to realize their ambitions.

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Emergency relief fund

Help us make a difference

Find out how we’re supporting emergency relief efforts worldwide, and join us in providing urgent support to those who need it.

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How we worked together to make a difference in 2023:

$800 million

In 2022, we set a new goal to contribute over the decade — 2023 to 2032 — to community investment.

1 million volunteer hours

In 2022, we set a new goal for Team CIBC to achieve over the next 10 years — 2023 to 2032.

$6.3 million

CIBC Foundation’s annual flagship fundraiser CIBC Miracle Day raised $6.3 million in 2023 from the December 2022 event and other activities during the year to support charities helping to improve the lives of children and youth from underserved communities.

3,800 organizations

$66 million in corporate and Team CIBC contributions to more than 3,800 charities, non-profits and community organizations globally.

$10.3 million

We invested more than $10.3 million to organizations supporting persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and members of the Black community.

$21 million

Through employee fundraising and giving, Team CIBC generated $21 million for various campaigns through direct charity support and our giving and volunteering platform.

To learn more, read our Sustainability Report.

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Public sector and not-for-profit banking services

We use our industry experience and resources to offer a full set of financial products and services for our clients.

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