Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation
Public foundationFoundations·400-620 KING ST W · TORONTO, ON · M5V 1M6·BN 714760923RR0001
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-03-31
Disbursed to charities T1
—
not in this filing
Operating overhead T1
15%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
0.6 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$2.2M
not reviewed by an analyst (Charity Intelligence)
— means the filing doesn't include the lines needed; details and sources below.·How to read these figures
This is a foundation: it mostly grants money to other charities, so program-spending ratios are the wrong lens. We show the share of spending disbursed to qualified donees instead.
Common questions
How do I donate to Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation?
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Is Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 714760923RR0001. Registration status can change, so check the CRA charities listing for its current status. Only a currently registered charity can issue an official donation receipt.
Where is Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 400-620 KING ST W, TORONTO, ON, M5V 1M6. Source.
What does Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "THE CANADIAN CHILDREN'S LITERACY FOUNDATION'S EARLY WORDS/PREMIER MOTS PROGRAM CONNECTS KEY PROFESSIONALS WITH RESOURCES AND TRAINING TO HELP FAMILIES GET THEIR LITTLE ONES OFF TO A GOOD START ON THEIR READING JOURNEY. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH CLINICS HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITIES TO HELP FAMILIES BUILD STRONG EARLY…" Full program description.
How big is Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $2.2M (F2024).
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
THE CANADIAN CHILDREN'S LITERACY FOUNDATION'S EARLY WORDS/PREMIER MOTS PROGRAM CONNECTS KEY PROFESSIONALS WITH RESOURCES AND TRAINING TO HELP FAMILIES GET THEIR LITTLE ONES OFF TO A GOOD START ON THEIR READING JOURNEY. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH CLINICS HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITIES TO HELP FAMILIES BUILD STRONG EARLY LITERACY SKILLS AND LAY A FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN TO BECOME READERS. EARLY WORDS LAUNCHED IN NUNAVUT IN EARLY 2020 AND AS OF JUNE 2024 IS OPERATING IN 98 HEALTHCARE SETTINGS IN 12 PROVINCES AND ALL 3 TERRITORIES WITH PLANS TO FURTHER EXPAND NATIONALLY. IN ADDITION THE CANADIAN … Show more
THE CANADIAN CHILDREN'S LITERACY FOUNDATION'S EARLY WORDS/PREMIER MOTS PROGRAM CONNECTS KEY PROFESSIONALS WITH RESOURCES AND TRAINING TO HELP FAMILIES GET THEIR LITTLE ONES OFF TO A GOOD START ON THEIR READING JOURNEY. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH CLINICS HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITIES TO HELP FAMILIES BUILD STRONG EARLY LITERACY SKILLS AND LAY A FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN TO BECOME READERS. EARLY WORDS LAUNCHED IN NUNAVUT IN EARLY 2020 AND AS OF JUNE 2024 IS OPERATING IN 98 HEALTHCARE SETTINGS IN 12 PROVINCES AND ALL 3 TERRITORIES WITH PLANS TO FURTHER EXPAND NATIONALLY. IN ADDITION THE CANADIAN CHILDREN'S LITERACY FOUNDATION HAS CONTINUED TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE WAYS TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CO-CREATE STRATEGIES THAT ENABLE EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES TO NURTURE THEIR CHILDREN'S LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. THIS WORK ENABLES US TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN CANADA'S CURRENT SUPPORT FOR EARLY LITERACY AND TO ADVANCE EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES TO ADDRESSING THOSE GAPS. WORKING TOGETHER WE ARE MOVING TOWARDS A CANADA IN WHICH ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE LITERACY SKILLS THEY NEED TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
New programs
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLACK HEALTH ALLIANCE (BHA) AND THE READING PARTNERSHIP (TRP) WE CONDUCTED A RESEARCH PROJECT TITLED 'TEACHING OUR KIDS TO READ: EXPLORING THE READING JOURNEY OF BLACK CHILDREN IN CANADA.' THIS INITIATIVE ENGAGED BLACK PARENTS CAREGIVERS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ACROSS VARIOUS CANADIAN CITIES TO ADDRESS LITERACY DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE PRACTICES IN HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THOSE FINDINGS IN THE COMING YEAR. WE ARE COLLABORATING ON RESEARCH TO INFORM EARLY LITERACY POLICY. THIS INITIATIVE AIMS TO INTEGRA… Show more
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLACK HEALTH ALLIANCE (BHA) AND THE READING PARTNERSHIP (TRP) WE CONDUCTED A RESEARCH PROJECT TITLED 'TEACHING OUR KIDS TO READ: EXPLORING THE READING JOURNEY OF BLACK CHILDREN IN CANADA.' THIS INITIATIVE ENGAGED BLACK PARENTS CAREGIVERS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ACROSS VARIOUS CANADIAN CITIES TO ADDRESS LITERACY DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE PRACTICES IN HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THOSE FINDINGS IN THE COMING YEAR. WE ARE COLLABORATING ON RESEARCH TO INFORM EARLY LITERACY POLICY. THIS INITIATIVE AIMS TO INTEGRATE EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES INTO PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL FRAMEWORKS UNDER THE NEW EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE (ELCC) POLICY WHICH IS A CORNERSTONE OF THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT'S PLATFORM FOR A NATIONAL HIGH-QUALITY AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE ELCC SYSTEM. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING A LASTING IMPACT ON EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY ACROSS CANADA. TOGETHER WE CAN ENSURE THAT LITERACY BECOMES A REALITY FOR EVERY CHILD PAVING THE WAY FOR A BRIGHTER MORE EQUITABLE FUTURE.
Program descriptions from its F2024 T3010 filing, verbatim · self-reported · this is also the text our semantic search matches against. source ↗
Tier 1 — what we computed (open data)
From the charity's own F2024 T3010 filing. Self-reported; not independently verified. You can recompute every figure. New to these terms? Read what cents to the cause, overhead and reserves mean.
Disbursed to qualified donees
T1 · computed (open data)—
Not computable from this filing: the gifts-to-qualified-donees line (5050) or total (5100) is missing or outside the possible range.
T3010 line 5050 ÷ 5100 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
15%
Management, administration, and fundraising as a share of total spending. We treat 5–35% as the typical range; we state the figure, you judge.
T3010 line (5010 + 5020) ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
0.6 yr
Years that cash, bank balances and investments on hand could cover program spending; liabilities and restricted funds are not netted out.
Charities its size ($1M–$10M, 9,072): median 0.5 yr; 43% hold under half a year. All operating charities: median 0.8 yr.
T3010 line (4100 + 4140) ÷ 5000 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
Total revenue
T1 · computed (open data)$2.2M
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)0%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
10%
Share of revenue from federal, provincial, and municipal sources.
T3010 line 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
Where the money comes from
Shares of last-reported revenue, per its F2024 T3010. Self-reported; not independently verified.
Receipted donationsT1
0%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
10%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
90%
T3010 remainder ÷ 4700
Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Over the years
Every figure as filed at each fiscal period end, 2019–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-31 | $1.0M | 74% | — |
| 2020-03-31 | $1.1M | 27% | 0.9 yr |
| 2021-03-31 | $1.5M | 18% | 0.8 yr |
| 2022-03-31 | $1.1M | 16% | 1.1 yr |
| 2023-03-31 | $2.6M | 9% | 0.6 yr |
| 2024-03-31 | $2.2M | 15% | 0.6 yr |
| trend |
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Program-spending share is left out: a foundation's lens is what it disburses, which the annual releases don't break out by year. From its T3010 filings (CRA annual releases) · self-reported, not audited by us · when a period is restated in a later release, the newest figures are shown · ✱ = cents-to-cause outside the valid 0–100% range (filing error; not used in rankings). source ↗
★ Tier 2 — Charity Intelligence (analyst-reviewed)
Not rated by Charity Intelligence. Their analysts cover 819 of Canada's 83,761 charities; absence of a rating says nothing about this charity. Our computed figures above stand on their own.
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Board of directors
14 directors reported · 14 of 14at arm's length
- REISMAN, HEATHERDIRECTORarm's length
- MUNROE-BLUM, HEATHERDIRECTORarm's length
- JACOB, ELLISDIRECTORarm's length
- WOLF, MARYANNEDIRECTORarm's length
- BANKS, JORDANDIRECTORarm's length
- LAFONTAINE, ALIKADIRECTORarm's length
- WALMSLEY, DAVIDDIRECTORarm's length
- MANSBRIDGE, PETERDIRECTORarm's length
- AZRIELI, NAOMIDIRECTORarm's length
- HADFIELD, CHRISDIRECTORarm's length
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- KAURA, DEEPAKDIRECTORarm's length
- LAKE, KONATADIRECTORarm's length
- O'NEILL, DANIELADIRECTORarm's length
- DENNYS, LOUISEDIRECTORarm's length
From its F2024T3010 filing (public CRA record), as filed. “Arm's length” means not related to other officials by family or business ties. source ↗
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