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Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Canada

Browse 57 non-profits strengthening democracy, civic participation and civil society in Canada. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.

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Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Canada at a glance

Of the 57 Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Canada, the most common cause areas are Community development (40%), Human rights (38%) and Environment & Climate (25%).

Cause areas

Community development40%
Human rights38%
Environment & Climate25%
Education17%
Gender equality13%

Organisation types

NGO27%
Community organisation15%
Network or umbrella13%
Association13%
Think tank10%

Beneficiaries

Communities69%
Youth17%
Indigenous peoples13%
Women & Girls12%
Refugees & Migrants10%

Funding sources

Individual donations35%
Grants13%
Earned income10%
Government funding10%
Membership fees6%

Top cities

Toronto23%
Ottawa15%
Calgary8%
Montreal8%
Vancouver6%
Montréal6%

Size

11-50 employees4%

Key facts

2002 is the median founding year
12% say donations are tax-deductible
10% publish a charity number
83% name their programmes
44% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 52 of the 57 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.