Who We Are
PearTree Canada was founded over 15 years ago to assist philanthropic high net worth individuals to give more, doing it efficiently, elegantly and strategically. With tax and market risks mitigated, Canadian charities, donors and their advisors have embraced PearTree’s platform often with transformational impact.
What We Do
PearTree Canada combines 2 well-established Canadian tax credits – Flow Through Shares and the Charitable Donation Tax Credit, materially reducing the after-tax cost of giving while funding resource sector jobs in Canada’s Northern & Remote Communities.
Our Team
PearTree Canada is proudly made up of some of the best and most knowledgeable professionals in the resource development and charitable giving fields.
Meet the Team
Imagine Canada
Imagine Canada Caring Companies invest a minimum of 1% of their pre-tax profits back into the communities they serve. Your company’s 1% investment can come from four main areas: Cash and in-kind contributions, Volunteerism, Management costs, or philanthropy side.
Employee Spotlight
Anusa Sasikantharajah
Q How would you measure success in your role?
A In my role, success is measured through a combination of execution, team satisfaction, and tangible outcomes. Working within marketing provides me the opportunity to have varying responsibilities, ensuring that I am not only a specialist but also a versatile team player.
Much of my work transpires behind the scenes whether it is updating our website, coordinating marketing assets or communicating between internal and external stakeholders. However, true satisfaction comes when an event runs smoothly, a webinar has a significant online attendance, a newsletter is flawlessly sent, or projects like plaques are completed to perfection, these instances serve as benchmarks of success. Moreover, success in my role extends beyond deliverables but it includes the satisfaction of our team members and external collaborators.
Employee Spotlight
Renn Nichols
Q How would you measure success in your role?
A To be successful within the Client Services team, you need to approach every client interaction with a delicate combination of efficiency and care. When clients experience the tailored, white-glove service they’ve come to know from PearTree in a fast, efficient manner, we know that we’ve done our jobs well.
Employee Spotlight
Harry Wierenga
Q Can you describe a project or task that you are proud of creating/completing at PearTree?
A When I was considering joining PearTree I was intrigued by the expression on our website – “Where Finance Meets Philanthropy”. When I came on board, that phrase came to life for me seeing the work we are now doing with the Kamloops YMCA, supporting their $25 Million Building for Tomorrow Capital Campaign to replace the existing Y facility. I am most proud of how we have collaborated with the Y’s Campaign Cabinet, introducing PearTree to prospective donors and seeing these families now use our flow-through share donation structure to support the project in a tax efficient manner. It is rewarding to know that our program will have assisted in accelerating the financial support for the new facility ultimately enhancing the Y’s program delivery for all to enjoy in the Kamloops community.