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Health non-profits in Canada

Browse 369 health charities and NGOs providing care, prevention and patient support in Canada. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.

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Health non-profits in Canada at a glance

Of the 369 Health non-profits in Canada, the most common cause areas are Children & Youth (39%), Community development (39%) and Education (34%).

Cause areas

  • Children & Youth39%
  • Community development39%
  • Education34%
  • Mental health25%
  • Elderly care15%

Organisation types

  • Charity59%
  • Community organisation11%
  • Association8%
  • Grant-making foundation6%
  • NGO5%

Beneficiaries

  • Families57%
  • Children49%
  • Patients37%
  • Communities35%
  • Youth34%

Funding sources

  • Individual donations58%
  • Corporate partnerships22%
  • Government funding15%
  • Grants10%
  • Legacies10%

Top cities

  • Toronto13%
  • Calgary7%
  • Montréal5%
  • Vancouver5%
  • Edmonton4%
  • Ottawa4%

Size

  • 1-10 employees1%
  • 11-50 employees1%
  • 51-200 employees1%
  • 501-1000 employees1%
  • 1001-5000 employees0%
  • 5000+ employees0%

Most held certifications

  • CARF accreditation1%
  • Accredited with Exemplary Standing1%

Key facts

  • 1993 is the median founding year
  • 37% say donations are tax-deductible
  • 40% publish a charity number
  • 86% name their programmes
  • 57% invite volunteers

Figures from all 369 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.

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