Support
Financially support projects aligned with the Foundation's mission.
Supporting ideasthat transform society.
Since 2004, the Fondation Humaniste du Québec has collected and managed funds to support initiatives that promote secular humanism, critical thinking, and public education in Quebec.
Transmit
Promote education, critical thinking, and the dissemination of knowledge.
Gather
Bring to life a place where ideas circulate and people can meet.
An endowment serving a lasting mission.
The Foundation collects and administers a permanent endowment. The income generated supports recognized grantees whose activities align with its mission.
This approach aims to embed humanist action over the long term and preserve capacity for intervention for future generations.
Our history
2004
Creation of the Fondation Humaniste du Québec. On December 16, Bernard Cloutier founded the Humanist Foundation of Quebec (Fondation humaniste du Québec) alongside Sarto Blouin and Lina Comtois. Mission: To build a permanent financial endowment (donations and bequests) in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of secular humanism and critical thinking in Quebec. It aims to support reason, science, education, freedom of conscience, and critical thinking in the face of dogma and irrational beliefs.
2005
Birth of the Humanist Association of Quebec. Bernard Cloutier participated in the creation of the Association to offer concrete activities and bring humanists together, complementing the Foundation's financial support mission.
2010
2010 — Opening of the Humanist Center of Quebec Thanks to the financial resources and complementary skills of Bernard Cloutier and Sarto Blouin, the Center opened its doors at 1225 Saint-Joseph Boulevard East in Montreal after nearly a year of work. This home for humanism hosts lectures, gatherings, and organizations sharing common values.
2011
A legacy that continues. Creation of a new digital home to strengthen the dissemination of ideas, transparency, and accessibility of services.
2024
Twenty Years of Commitment The Foundation marks twenty years of supporting secular humanism, education, and critical thinking in Québec.
Aujourd'hui
A Renewed Mission Under the presidency of Sarto Blouin and with the support of its board of directors, the Foundation continues its support for humanist initiatives. It is expanding its digital presence to share knowledge, reach new audiences, and promote its mission.