A Generous Legacy.
An Impactful Future.

A Private Estate
Office with a Charitable Mandate

The WFI Estate Office is an independent, private organization operating and administering the estate of William F. Irvine. The estate contains a variety of assets, including the York Group of Companies, an ownership stake in Tubular Steel Inc. as well as significant real estate holdings and other property. Many of the assets within the estate of William F. Irvine will eventually be transferred to the I.C. Foundation, a private charitable foundation operating in Canada.

Estate Assets and Charitable Purpose

  • A private Canadian foundation established to carry out the charitable mandate of the Estate of William F. Irvine through long-term philanthropic investments.

  • A leading North American manufacturer of precision welded carbon steel tubing, operating advanced facilities across Canada and the United States.

  • Founded in 1932, York Barbell has played a defining role in the global fitness industry through innovation in training equipment and product design.

If you have questions related to the estate or its assets, please contact the WFI Estate Office.