Item - 2021.TA14.2

The Board of Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund:

1.  Approved the 2022 Consolidated Operating Budget as presented in Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2021) from the Director of Finance, Toronto Atmospheric Fund.

TAF’s 2022 Operating Budget is presented for Board consideration and approval.

The opening net asset value (NAV) of TAF’s three endowments is estimated at $104 million.

Revenues have been budgeted based on: a conservative annual return of 5.5 percent on the marketable securities portfolio; an attainable direct investment portfolio that factors in risk / return expectations; attracting external revenues for specific projects in line with previous years’ results; using some of the $2 million Canada operating funds; and a one-time draw from the Toronto endowment recognizing consistent above-projected returns which has filled the Stabilization Fund.

Expenditures are based on: the available resources, including investment proceeds and external funds (which are not spent until raised); the minimum grant and maximum administrative expense requirements; and compliance with the Payout Ratio established to protect the endowments. The proposed budget includes both permanent and term contract positions.

The 2022 Business Plan to advance climate solutions for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) will be presented to the Board at the first meeting of 2022 and will be crafted in keeping with the approved 2022 Operating Budget.