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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLead Foundation is a registered religion nonprofit based in Calgary, AB, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 863831467RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$5M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lead Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 61/100.
Lead Foundation is located in Calgary, AB, Canada. Its registered address is 5271 Memorial Dr Se, Suite 209, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Lead Foundation has C$5M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lead Foundation is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$5M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lead Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Lead Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Lead Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among religion charities registered in Canada: Lead Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of C$5M is below the peer average of C$14M.
Lead Foundation is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.
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Filing history
2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Canadian donations are deductible if LEAD FOUNDATION is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
LEAD FOUNDATION is registered in Canada. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
LEAD FOUNDATION is registered in Canada. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Sentiment
NeutralShawnee State Taps Aimee Welch to Lead Foundation as University Pushes Scholarships, Football, and Campus ... - Scioto County Daily News
Cleary, LEAD Prep Academy partner to support student-athletes - Livingston Daily
Cleary U Partners with LEAD Prep Academy - WHMI
Cleary partnering with LEAD Prep Academy to educate student-athletes - thelivingstonpost.com
Arup to lead foundation engineering team for small nuclear reactors - geplus.co.uk
EBG Group Names Ranjitha M CEO, Goyal To Lead Foundation - BW People
PM Modi, Amit Shah, BJP Chief Lead Foundation Day Greetings - Dailyhunt
Taylor LEAD Foundation expands statewide, set to host inaugural Change Make*Hers Gala - Idaho Press
iWIN Sports announces six honorees for inaugural Change Make*Hers Gala - KTVB
Event to honor Idaho trailblazers in sports equity, including Olympic legend - Idaho Statesman
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- Registration and legal identity
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
- Financial filings
- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Quick facts about Lead Foundation
- What is Lead Foundation?
- Lead Foundation is a religion charitable organization based in Calgary, Canada. Places of worship
- Where is Lead Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
- What is Lead Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lead Foundation trustworthy?
- Lead Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Lead Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 863831467RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Lead Foundation's website?
- https://www.leadfoundation.ca
- Are donations to Lead Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.