In 1994, the
Hudson's Bay Company donated its
corporate archives to what is now the Archives of Manitoba, and its museum collection to
The Manitoba Museum, both public institutions. These gifts earned a substantial tax saving, most of which was put to work in the name of history by establishing the
Hudson's Bay Company History Foundation. The Foundation, in turn, provides core funding to ensure the maintenance of the Company's gifts and to support the initiatives of
Canada's History. Canada’s History operates independently of the Foundation and realizes additional funding through memberships, donations and sponsorships. As a registered charity, it can accept donations and issue receipts for income tax purposes.
