AMERICAN EXPRESS IN THE COMMUNITY

At American Express, we believe that serving our communities is not only integral to running a successful business it is part of our responsibility as citizens of the world. Our mission is to bring to life the American Express value of good corporate citizenship by supporting diverse communities in ways that enhance the company's reputation with employees, customers, merchants, business partners and other stakeholders.

We do this by supporting not-for-profit organizations that are:

•     Preserving and enriching our diverse cultural heritage
•     Developing new leaders for tomorrow
•     Encouraging community service where our employees and customers live and
       work

Highlights

Cultural heritage forms our individual, local and national identities. It shapes relationships with our neighbours and with other communities around the world. At American Express, we believe that respect for and celebration of our diverse cultural heritage promotes human understanding and economic development in an increasingly interdependent world.

Over the years, the American Express Foundation in Canada has supported projects and organizations that preserve or rediscover important cultural works in order to provide ongoing access and enjoyment for current and future audiences. The programs we support include a broad range of arts and culture, and throughout the years, we have developed relationships with organizations like the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Some of our most recent sponsorships include:

Signature Partner of the Contemporary Collection Program - Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
(2008 - 2011)

American Express has partnered with the AGO on an exciting three-year sponsorship agreement as the Signature Partner of the Contemporary Collection Program. The Contemporary Collection includes 200 works, spanning the 1960s through to today. The installation invites visitors to experience artwork in fresh and exciting contexts, engage with the important issues of our time and consider the impact and relevance of contemporary art in both society and our own lives.

Winterlude
(2005 - 2009)

American Express has been the official partner of Winterlude for four consecutive years. It is one of North America's largest winter celebrations featuring three fun-filled weekends of excitement and activity, including skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway, ice and snow carvings, a giant snow playground and the American Express Snowbowl, an outdoor stage featuring performers from across Canada

Leaders of Tomorrow

Community Service

Before Applying

Review the three themes that reflect our funding priorities: Cultural Heritage, Leadership and Community Service.

Please do not submit funding requests for:

1. Individual needs, including scholarships, sponsorships and other forms of financial aid
2. Fundraising activities, such as galas, benefits, dinners, golf tournaments and other sporting events
3. Goodwill advertising, souvenir journals or dinner programs
4. Travel for individuals or groups
5. Sectarian activities of religious organizations
6. Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
7. Books, magazines or articles in professional journals
8. Endowments or capital campaigns
9. Travelling exhibitions (we will only consider each venue on its own)
10. Sports sponsorships

Eligible organizations must:

1. Be registered with Canada Revenue Agency and must be able to document their charitable status.
2. Not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, disability, handicap, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Contact Us

Please send your sponsorship request to:

The American Express Foundation in Canada
C/O Amex Bank of Canada
P.O. Box 3204 STN F
Toronto, ON M1W 3W7

If you have further questions around philanthropic or marketing sponsorships, please e-mail us at amexcanadafoundation@aexp.com ®: Used under license from American Express. Copyright ©: Amex Bank of Canada, 2007.