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Visit www.thedemocracyfund.caAbout The Democracy Fund
The Democracy Fund is a advocacy organization based in NORTH YORK, Canada. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. Registration: 779176676RR0001.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Democracy Fund is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in North York, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 779176676RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$2M in annual revenue.
The Democracy Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Canada is 54/100.
The Democracy Fund is located in North York, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 2 - 116 Tycos Dr, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Democracy Fund has C$2M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for advocacy & civil rights charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$585K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Democracy Fund is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
The Democracy Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 82%. Visit the The Democracy Fund 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.
The Democracy Fund is a advocacy organization based in NORTH YORK, Canada. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. Registration: 779176676RR0001. The Democracy Fund is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Canada.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Canada: The Democracy Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 54/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of C$2M is well above the peer average of C$585K.
The Democracy Fund 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 The Democracy Fund is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
The Democracy Fund 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.
The Democracy Fund 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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Call for Applications: West Africa Democracy Fund (WADF) 2026 - Global South Opportunities
Hope in the Dark: Four Tests for the Pro-Democracy Movement in 2026 - Nonprofit Quarterly
Foundations Mobilize to Protect the 2026 Elections - Inside Philanthropy
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Breaking Down the 2026 Budget: Congress Charts Its Own Course on U.S. Foreign Assistance and Policy Priorities - Washington Office on Latin America | WOLA
Funders Need to Get Dollars Out the Door for 2026 Midterms - Nonprofit Quarterly
Engaging Armenian Youth in Local Governance - Welcome to the United Nations
Full List of 81 House Republicans Who Voted Against Defunding $315M Democracy Fund - International Business Times UK
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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about The Democracy Fund
- What is The Democracy Fund?
- The Democracy Fund is a advocacy & civil rights charitable organization based in North York, Canada. The Democracy Fund is a advocacy organization based in NORTH YORK, Canada. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. Registration: 779176676RR0001.
- Where is The Democracy Fund located?
- Headquartered in North York, Canada.
- What is The Democracy Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Democracy Fund trustworthy?
- The Democracy Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 The Democracy Fund's registration number?
- Registration: 779176676RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Democracy Fund's website?
- https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca
- Are donations to The Democracy Fund 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.