1973 organisations

Non-profits in Canada

Browse 1973 non-profit organisations across Canada. Compare causes, programmes, beneficiaries and funding.

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Non-profits in Canada at a glance

Of the 1,973 non-profits in Canada, the most common cause areas are Community development (42%), Education (33%) and Children & Youth (27%).

Cause areas

Community development42%
Education33%
Children & Youth27%
Arts & Culture26%
Health22%

Organisation types

Charity47%
Community organisation15%
Association13%
NGO5%
Grant-making foundation3%

Beneficiaries

Communities43%
Youth36%
Families34%
Children34%
Students15%

Funding sources

Individual donations48%
Corporate partnerships18%
Earned income16%
Government funding15%
Grants14%

Top cities

Toronto11%
Montréal6%
Vancouver5%
Calgary5%
Edmonton3%
Ottawa3%

Size

1-10 employees1%
11-50 employees1%
51-200 employees2%
201-500 employees0%
501-1000 employees0%

Most held certifications

CARF Accreditation1%
Accredited with Exemplary Standing0%

Key facts

1990 is the median founding year
29% say donations are tax-deductible
29% publish a charity number
84% name their programmes
60% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 500 of the 1,973 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.