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Visit www.mastercardfdn.orgAbout Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Mastercard Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 14,242 human services charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 15,009 human services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyMastercard Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is 817387277RR0001. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$19.5B in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Mastercard Foundation's official registration number is 817387277RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Mastercard Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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 71/100.
Mastercard Foundation is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. 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 75% 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.
No red flags have been detected for Mastercard 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, Mastercard 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 57% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Mastercard Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. 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.
Filing history
1 year 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
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
EdVentures Launches Third Cohort of Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Egypt with 13 Startups - entARABI
Building on impact: EdVentures and Mastercard Foundation kick-off Cohort 3 of the EdTech Fellowship - ZAWYA
Call For Applications: Mastercard Foundation Associates Program Paid - MSME Africa
Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship at AUB (Fall 2026–27) - Global South Opportunities
Mastercard 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
Activity timeline
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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 - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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. The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work.
- When was Mastercard Foundation founded?
- Mastercard Foundation was founded in 2017.
- Where is Mastercard Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, 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 69 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.