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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About The Democracy Fund

The Democracy Fund is a advocacy organization based in NORTH YORK, Canada. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. Registration: 779176676RR0001.

Headquarters
North York, Ontario
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Canada
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 71%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 64

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$0.89
C$0.11
ProgramC$0.89
AdministrationC$0.11
Grants to other charitiesC$0.04
89% to programs beats the peer average (71%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Democracy Fund with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 81% of the 79 advocacy & civil rights charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 10% of the 92 advocacy & civil rights 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
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

The Democracy Fund is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in North York, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 779176676RR0001. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Democracy Fund's official registration number is 779176676RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

The Democracy Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 64/100.

The Democracy Fund is located in North York, Ontario, 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 71% for advocacy & civil rights charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Democracy Fund is classified as an 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.

No red flags have been detected for The Democracy Fund. 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, The Democracy Fund 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 71%). 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 Democracy Fund is a advocacy organization based in NORTH YORK, Canada. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. Registration: 779176676RR0001. The Democracy Fund is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Canada.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Canada: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 71%. Its annual revenue of C$2M is comparable to the peer average of C$1M.

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.

Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
89% 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 The Democracy Fund is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

DA
David N•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (4)

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

Democracy Fund Celebrates Two Decades - New Haven Independent
Jun 2026
www.newhavenindependent.org
Partnering for Democracy: 9 Intermediaries Mobilizing for the Midterms - Inside Philanthropy
Jun 2026
www.insidephilanthropy.com
Democracy Fund seeks answers to church attacks - The Catholic Register
Jun 2026
www.catholicregister.org
Democracy Fund Student Journalism Conference 2026 (Fully-funded) - Opportunity Desk
May 2026
opportunitydesk.org
Vincent Bolloré’s Media Influence Sparks Calls for EU Democracy Fund - Earnings Call Q&A - DonanımHaber
May 2026
www.donanimhaber.com
Call for Applications: West Africa Democracy Fund (WADF) 2026 - Global South Opportunities
Mar 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
Hope in the Dark: Four Tests for the Pro-Democracy Movement in 2026 - Nonprofit Quarterly
Mar 2026
nonprofitquarterly.org
Multi-Party Democracy Fund empty as private donations dry up - Business Day
Feb 2026
www.businessday.co.za
Full List of 81 House Republicans Who Voted Against Defunding $315M Democracy Fund - International Business Times UK
Jan 2026
www.ibtimes.co.uk
Democracy Fund’s Call to Action: Effective Election Philanthropy Starts Now - Inside Philanthropy
Dec 2025
www.insidephilanthropy.com
Form filed
C$2.0M 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 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 92
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most.

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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 4 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
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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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, Ontario, 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 66 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.