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

Turkiye and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund

We’re supporting local and international organizations that are providing financial and humanitarian aid to those affected by the earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria.

Learn more about how we’re supporting Turkey and Syria.

Stories of impact

We are proud to be an active member in our communities by supporting causes that matter to our employees and clients.

Video: Supporting learning opportunities for students in remote communities (1:17)

CIBC Foundation partners with organizations such as Connected North to provide access to educational programming for communities across Canada.

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CANCER

Childhood Cancer Canada’s Survivor Scholarship Program

“With this scholarship, I am empowered to achieve my educational pursuits, work towards my goal of becoming an accountant, and create change in the world.”

Read Blake’s story

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation’s LIFE Program

“Since Jacoby started with the LIFE program, we have seen an increase in his social skills and he has made new friends.”

Read Jacoby’s story

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

Autism Edmonton’s E3 Employment Program

“I would recommend the program to anyone on the spectrum. I am looking forward to what’s to come in my future employment endeavours.”

Read Janae’s story

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

Best Buddies Canada’s Friendship Program

“Best Buddies has changed my life and given me incredible opportunities to grow as an individual and with my career as well!”

Read Delaine and Peter’s story

How we worked together to make a difference in 2022:

$800 million

New giving goal to contribute over the decade, starting in 2023.

1 million volunteer hours

New target for Team CIBC over the next 10 years (2023 to 2032).

$7 million

CIBC Foundation’s annual flagship fundraiser Miracle Day raised approximately $7 million to support charities improving the lives of children and youth from underserved communities.

3,800 organizations

$81 million in corporate and employee giving contributions to 3,800 community organizations.

$11.2 million

We invested $11.2 million to support hundreds of community organizations helping to promote education and employment opportunities.

$22 million

Through employee fundraising and giving, we generated $22 million for various campaigns.

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.

Learn about what we offer