Brad Johnston was a sensitive, talented young artist whose life ended too soon. He was a graduate of Max the Mutt and his family and friends established the scholarship foundation as a memorial. As a registered charity, donations are tax deductible. So far, the foundation has raised enough money to provide one full scholarship a year. The school itself grants two three year scholarships every year and simply doesn’t receive revenue for these students! Since our mandate is to keep tuition as affordable as possible without compromising the quality of our programs, this is difficult for us to maintain.

Max the Mutt also helps students who are working hard, have run into financial difficulties and don’t qualify for student loans from the bank. We provide them with tuition loans which are interest free until six months after they graduate or leave the program, and are then paid back to us at the lowest possible interest rate (bank prime until this year, and now prime).

These policies reflect our commitment to our students. However, we really could use some assistance! The scholarship fund is a totally independent non-profit registered charity for which donor companies or individuals can claim tax deductions and will get public recognition.

Checks made out to The Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation can be sent to us at Max the Mutt and we will forward them to Mr. Stewart Johnston. Scholarships may also be established in your company’s name, and will be listed on our website. Every endowed scholarship will have a plaque at the school with the name of the endowing individual or company, and a brass nameplate for each recipient.

All donations, no matter how small, are welcome and will make a difference in a talented young artist’s life. If you share our commitment to passing on traditional skills, please consider helping our community.

The foundation is in its infancy and we need your help to build it. We are also interested in any ideas you may have for fund raising.

For more information, please check the website and/or feel free to contact us at 416-703-6877 (1-877-486-MUTT) or info@maxthmutt.com. You may also leave a message on this blog.

Thank you all.