The Tempo Basketball Foundation is the official philanthropic arm of the Tempo, Canada’s WNBA team. It supports programs that improve the physical, mental, and social health of women and girls across Canada.

The Tempo believe that building a great franchise must always go beyond what happens on the court. The Tempo Basketball Foundation will provide funding to support community programs like Tempo Impact, the team’s long-term social impact platform that will collaborate and partner with existing organizations leading work in the women’s health sector.

Tempo Impact is the team’s social impact platform, focused on advancing the health and wellbeing of women and girls through local and national programs and partnerships.

Tempo Impact is the team’s mission for social impact, that creates focus for programming and partnerships with communities across the country. The Foundation provides funding and resources that power and scale that work from coast to coast to coast.

The Foundation funds initiatives that:

• Increase access to sport and physical activity
• Support mental health and wellbeing
• Strengthen community connection and belonging

Women and girls across Canada, especially those facing barriers to sport, health resources, and community supports.

The Foundation is chaired by Marco Mendicino, Senior Counsel and Strategic Advisor at Cassels and former federal Minister and Member of Parliament. He brings extensive public service experience and a deep understanding of systemic gaps in access and equity.

Organizations can partner through Tempo Impact or apply to be considered in Foundation-supported initiatives. More details will be shared over time.

Individuals can contribute through donations and by participating in community initiatives. More information will be available on the Foundation’s website.

The Foundation and Tempo Impact reflect the Tempo’s commitment to leadership beyond basketball—using sport to improve health, strengthen communities, and drive lasting impact.