HISTORY & MANDATE
The Cawthra Mulock Foundation was incorporated under Province of Ontario Letters Patent on October 6, 1964, to offer funding for “religious, charitable or educational purposes within Canada”. The original objectives were deliberately open to allow for maximum flexibility.
Founded by Cawthra and Julyan Mulock, the Foundation was originally conceived specifically to provide support for a Camphill Village, s community for adults with developmental disabilities, in Ontario when the time was right for such. The Toronto Waldorf School was however established first and so became the earliest beneficiary of the Foundation.
Much later, a Camphill Village was established as well as other Waldorf schools in Ontario, most of which the Foundation has been able to support. Over the years the Foundation has received additional, limited funds but it remains a small and specialized entity.
To narrow the applications, and despite the very wide original mandate, the members of the board determined that applications would be accepted only from Ontario-based organisations and that these organisations would be educational and/or curative in nature and based on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicants must work in Ontario, be Rudolf Steiner-based, and support educational and curative needs. Applicants must be registered Canadian charities. Support is given to those organisations which best reflect the mandate of the Foundation. The highest priority is given to capital funding (e.g., building, landscaping, furnishings, equipment etc.). While generally less supported, operational expenses are considered and occasionally funded.
DISBURSEMENTS
The annual meeting at which assessments are made is held in April of each year. Disbursements ae made to successful applicants within a month thereafter. Organisations may apply annually.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send applications to the email address below. All applications should include:
i) A detailed description of the project for which you are seeking support including a breakdown of costs (max. one page + copies of estimates etc. where applicable).
ii) A description of the uses of last year’s funding where applicable (max. one page + optional photographs).
iii) Your most recent financial statements.
iv) A description of two or three successes experienced over the last twelve months.
v) A description of two or three obstacles or challenges faced over the last twelve months.
vi) An update on AWSNA membership where applicable. Are you a full member, seeking accreditation or undergoing review?
Submissions should be electronic for fast, paper-free distribution to board members. While the Foundation will attempt to answer all enquiries and requests, ineligible applications may not receive a response. N.B. Please request confirmation of receipt of your application.
applications@cawthramulockfoundation.org
Copy to:
julianmulock@hotmail.com
DEADLINE
March 31st annually.
Applications received after March 31st will not be considered.