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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMastercard Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Toronto, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 817387277RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$19.5B in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Mastercard Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 62/100.
Mastercard Foundation is located in Toronto, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 2400 - 250 Yonge St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Mastercard Foundation has C$19.5B in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for human services 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.
Mastercard Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Public foundation. By size, it is categorized as a mega organization. It has C$19.5B in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
Mastercard Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 57% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Mastercard 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 human services charities registered in Canada: Mastercard Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of C$19.5B is well above the peer average of C$4M.
Mastercard 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 Mastercard Foundation is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Mastercard 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.
Mastercard 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.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (12)
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Sentiment
NeutralMastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarships 2026-2027 at the University of Toronto - Opportunity Desk
Sabou Capital secures Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund investment - africaprivateequitynews.com
Call for Applications: Mastercard Foundation Pathways to Scale Program for - MSME Africa
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Master’s Scholarships 2026/2027 - Global South Opportunities
MasterCard Foundation Africa Growth Fund Releases New Learning Book On Services And Job Creation - Africa.com
Sabou Capital secures Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund investment to back SMEs - TechCabal
Challenge for new CEO of Mastercard Foundation: Restore trust and clarify strategy in Africa - ImpactAlpha
Training Africa’s next entrepreneurs - Queen's University
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Applicants Info Session 2025 - UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship
$5-million gift recognizes McMaster’s long-standing leadership in Indigenous education - McMaster News
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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 - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mastercard Foundation
- What is Mastercard Foundation?
- Mastercard Foundation is a human services public foundation based in Toronto, Canada. Housing
- Where is Mastercard Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
- What is Mastercard Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1B+. 57% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mastercard Foundation trustworthy?
- Mastercard Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Mastercard Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 817387277RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Mastercard Foundation's website?
- https://www.mastercardfdn.org
- Are donations to Mastercard 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.