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Nicol Family Foundation

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Our mission is to provide support for healthcare research, education, and the arts.

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Nicol Family Foundation

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Our mission is to provide support for healthcare research, education, and the arts.

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Our History

The Nicol Family Foundation (NFF) was established by 2014 by James Nicol, a successful legal and business professional with a deep commitment to philanthropy. Inspired by his own life experiences, and those of his family and friends, Jim founded NFF to create opportunities for others. His vision was to make a meaningful impact by empowering individuals and communities through thoughtful giving and support.  

We support a range of organizations that are registered as non-profit in Canada.

What We Support

Health

Education

Education

Notable beneficiaries include: 


  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Hospital
  • Sickkids
  • Princess Margaret Hospital
  • BC Children’s Hospital
  • Kincardine Hospital Foundation 
  • Alzheimer’s Society of Canada
  • CAMH

Education

Education

Education

Notable beneficiaries include: 


  • McGill University
  • The Children's Aid Foundation
  • Indspire

Arts

Education

Arts

Notable beneficiaries include: 


  • The Canadian Opera Company
  • The Toronto Symphony Orchestra
  • The Royal Conservatory of Music (Oscar Peterson Program) 
  • TIFF

Our Team

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Christine Milne, Chair

Christine Milne, Chair

Christine Milne, Chair

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Neil Nicol, President

Christine Milne, Chair

Christine Milne, Chair

Neil brings a distinctive blend of historical insight and early childhood expertise. With a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Seneca College and an interest in History, he champions causes in the medical research and education realm. Neil is enthusiastic about the arts and the programs that support growing artists. He believes tha

Neil brings a distinctive blend of historical insight and early childhood expertise. With a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Seneca College and an interest in History, he champions causes in the medical research and education realm. Neil is enthusiastic about the arts and the programs that support growing artists. He believes that true success is found in uplifting others, embracing collaboration, and staying curious every step of the way.

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Martha Nicol, Director

Christine Milne, Chair

Martha Nicol, Director

Martha has a background in media, finance, and innovation. She holds a BAH from Queen’s University, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and an MBA from Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. She is particularly passionate about providing educational opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as making the arts more accessible in Canada. 

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James Nicol, Director

Alice Milne, Secretary & Treasurer

Martha Nicol, Director

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Chloe Nicol, Financial Advisor

Alice Milne, Secretary & Treasurer

Alice Milne, Secretary & Treasurer

Chloe has worked as a consultant for the Nicol Family Office since 2013, assisting in asset allocation and portfolio selection. She holds a BA from McGill University and an MBA from Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. She is interested in accelerating R&D in healthcare, particularly in the area of cancer research. Ch

Chloe has worked as a consultant for the Nicol Family Office since 2013, assisting in asset allocation and portfolio selection. She holds a BA from McGill University and an MBA from Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. She is interested in accelerating R&D in healthcare, particularly in the area of cancer research. Chloe is also passionate about Dressage in Canada and providing opportunities to both grow the sport and improve accessibility.

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Alice Milne, Secretary & Treasurer

Alice Milne, Secretary & Treasurer

Alice Milne, Secretary & Treasurer

Alice Milne has been involved with the Nicol Family Foundation since 2016. She brings a distinctive and versatile background spanning banking, nursing, leadership coaching, and administration. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario and is a non-practicing Registered Nurse. As such, she is particularly passionate about healthcare and healthcare research. 

Contact Us

Contact Us

For further information please reach out to 


info@nicolfamilyfoundation.com


*Please note we do not accept donations as a charitable organization.

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