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London Community Foundation

Community Development London, Ontario BN: 107641953RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About London Community Foundation

We connect people who care with causes that matter, transforming generosity into lasting impact across the City of London, Middlesex County, and the neighbouring First Nations.

Founded
Headquarters
London, Ontario
Foundation type
Private foundation
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar community development in Canada
Program spending This charity: 4%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.83
ProgramC$0.04
AdministrationC$0.08
FundraisingC$0.05
Grants to other charitiesC$0.83
OtherC$0.01

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show London Community Foundation with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the CRA.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the CRA - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 12,007 community development charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 13,007 community development charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

London Community Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in London, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its registration number is 107641953RR0001. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$30M in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

London Community Foundation's official registration number is 107641953RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

London Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Canada is 71/100.

London Community Foundation is located in London, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years. Its registered address is 130 King St, Covent Garden Market, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, London Community Foundation has C$30M in annual revenue. It allocates 4% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for community development charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

London Community Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$30M in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for London Community 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, London Community Foundation holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It reports that 4% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 90%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We connect people who care with causes that matter, transforming generosity into lasting impact across the City of London, Middlesex County, and the neighbouring First Nations. London Community Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1954.

Among community development charities registered in Canada: It allocates 4% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of C$30M is well above the peer average of C$4M.

London Community 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.

Annual revenue
C$10M-C$100M
4% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if London Community Foundation is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Alfred D••
Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

New London community raising funds for discount grocer harmed by Blizzard Elsa - WLUK
Mar 2026
fox11online.com
Community honors victims of 1937 New London school explosion on 89th anniversary - KETK.com
Mar 2026
www.ketk.com
New London Community Orchestra presents a new work by Ameen Mokdad - The Day
Mar 2026
theday.com
London stations form capital community network hub - RadioToday
Mar 2026
radiotoday.co.uk
North London community trying to shake off its bad reputation - Yahoo News UK
Mar 2026
uk.news.yahoo.com
City of London Community Grants Program in Canada - fundsforNGOs
Mar 2026
www2.fundsforngos.org
Why East Lions community centre’s pool is closing this summer - London Free Press
Mar 2026
lfpress.com
Snow sculptures mesmerize New London community while they last - fox61.com
Mar 2026
www.fox61.com
London community pool closing for the summer - CTV News
Mar 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
CTV London, community leaders join viral ‘This Is Who…’ childhood photos trend - CTV News
Mar 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
Form filed
C$30.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development this charity 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

Sources and verification

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 - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 19 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1954
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about London Community Foundation

What is London Community Foundation?
London Community Foundation is a community development private foundation based in London, Canada. We connect people who care with causes that matter, transforming generosity into lasting impact across the City of London, Middlesex County, and the neighbouring First Nations.
When was London Community Foundation founded?
London Community Foundation was founded in 1954.
Where is London Community Foundation located?
Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada.
What is London Community Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 4% of expenses go to program services.
Is London Community Foundation trustworthy?
London Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 London Community Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 107641953RR0001 (Canada).
What is London Community Foundation's website?
https://www.lcf.on.ca
Are donations to London Community 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.