Who We Are
About Us — Our Mission & Story
About the Founder
Nathan Levinson
At 19 years old, Nathan Levinson founded a Toronto-based property management company with a bold vision: to transform the industry through innovation, transparency, and exceptional service. Today, that company manages over $11 billion in assets and more than 25,000 properties across 7 countries, all achieved through bootstrap funding and unwavering determination.
Nathan's journey from young entrepreneur to industry leader has shaped his deep commitment to empowering the next generation. As a member of the Bank of Canada's Business Leader Survey panel, Nathan brings the same strategic insight and passion for excellence to the Foundation's mission of creating opportunities for ambitious young people.
Read Full Biography“Someone believed in me when I was 19. This foundation is how I pay that forward.”
Nathan Levinson
Our Mission
Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation
The Nathan Levinson Foundation exists to reduce the barriers that prevent talented young people from building businesses, pursuing education, and improving their communities. We invest in people with the drive and vision to create lasting change.
Through grants, scholarships, and mentorship, we provide the resources, connections, and support that ambitious young Canadians need to turn their potential into impact.
How We Work
Three Pillars of Impact
Youth Entrepreneurship
Empowering the next generation of business leaders with the resources and guidance they need to succeed.
- ›Startup grants up to $25,000
- ›12-month mentorship programs
- ›Professional network access
- ›Business development workshops
Education
Investing in knowledge and skill development to create pathways to success for ambitious young people.
- ›University scholarships
- ›Vocational training support
- ›Financial literacy programs
- ›Leadership development courses
Community Development
Building stronger communities through strategic investments in housing, infrastructure, and local business.
- ›Affordable housing initiatives
- ›Local business incubators
- ›Community facility funding
- ›Neighborhood revitalization
Our Impact
Success Story
“The Young Founders Grant didn't just give me funding, it gave me a community. The mentorship I received transformed my approach to business and helped me scale my startup from a side project to a company with 15 employees.”
Sarah Chen
2022 Grant Recipient, Founder of EcoPackage Solutions
Ready to Apply?
Explore our funding programs and submit your application today.