RNFOO Mission 


The Registered Nurses' Foundation of Ontario enhances and advances nursing practice, and contributes to the health of individuals by raising funds and stewarding sound investments to provide awards and scholarships to Ontario nurses and nursing students in all programs including RN, RPN and RN-EC, and at every level, including Masters and Doctorate. 

The Foundation’s Board of Directors is an inter-professional team, of which at least 50 % must be nurses.  Three ex-officio members represent the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA), the Registered Practical Nurses' Association of Ontario (RPNAO) and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO).

Background

1972 Origin

In 1972 the RNAO Foundation was established with a mandate to establish and administer an Award and Scholarship program.

1997 Independence

In 1997 the Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario was established as an organization independent from RNAO.

2004 Funds for Infection Control

In 2004, embarking on a new venture, RNFOO undertook administration of the Molson’s SARS and Rolling Stones Funds for advancing the practice of infection control.

2007 Funds for IENs

In 2007 RNFOO added support for Internationally Educated Nurses, funded through the Royal Bank of Canada, to its commitment to supporting nurses and nursing students in Ontario.

2018 Herbert T Baily Fund

In 2018 the Ministry of the Attorney General appointed RNFOO to administer funds from the estate of Herbert T. Baily designated to support nurses recovering from illness or injury.