DELIGHT FOUNDATION
Private foundationOrganizations relieving poverty·10269 166A ST · SURREY, BC · V4N 4X2·BN 783856107RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
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.
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
01. Project Description: Funding Tuition Fees for Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka As part of our ongoing charitable initiatives we are currently running a project focused on supporting the education of underprivileged students in Sri Lanka. This project specifically aims to raise funds to cover tuition fees for students who are preparing for the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L) examinations. These exams are a critical academic milestone in Sri Lanka determining university eligibility and future career opportunities. Many capable students from low-income famili… Show more
01. Project Description: Funding Tuition Fees for Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka As part of our ongoing charitable initiatives we are currently running a project focused on supporting the education of underprivileged students in Sri Lanka. This project specifically aims to raise funds to cover tuition fees for students who are preparing for the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L) examinations. These exams are a critical academic milestone in Sri Lanka determining university eligibility and future career opportunities. Many capable students from low-income families lack the financial means to afford supplementary tuition which is often essential to compete effectively at the A/L level. Our organization identifies such students through local partnerships and provides financial assistance directly toward their educational expenses. The funds raised are used solely for educational purposes including private tuition classes school fees and essential study materials. 02.Project Description: Tube Well Installation for Farmers in Anuradhapura Sri Lanka In addition to our educational support initiatives we are actively raising funds for a community development project aimed at improving access to water for farming communities in Anuradhapura Sri Lanka. This region known for its agricultural significance frequently faces water scarcity issues particularly during dry seasons which severely affect crop cultivation and the livelihood of small-scale farmers. Through this project we plan to install tube wells in strategically identified farming areas to provide a reliable and sustainable source of groundwater. The goal is to support farmers with year-round irrigation enhance agricultural productivity and contribute to food security and income stability for rural families. Funds raised for this initiative will go toward the cost of drilling well construction equipment and ongoing maintenance. This project aligns with our commitment to sustainable development and poverty alleviation in vulnerable communities.
New programs
Project Description: Maternal and Newborn Support Initiative As a newly launched initiative our organization is actively working to support expecting mothers and their newborn babies particularly in underprivileged communities. The project aims to identify pregnant women who are in financial hardship and provide them with essential supplies to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy childbirth and postnatal period. We will provide care packages that include prenatal vitamins nutritious food items maternity clothing sanitary products baby clothing diapers and other basic necessities. In… Show more
Project Description: Maternal and Newborn Support Initiative As a newly launched initiative our organization is actively working to support expecting mothers and their newborn babies particularly in underprivileged communities. The project aims to identify pregnant women who are in financial hardship and provide them with essential supplies to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy childbirth and postnatal period. We will provide care packages that include prenatal vitamins nutritious food items maternity clothing sanitary products baby clothing diapers and other basic necessities. In some cases we also assist with access to medical check-ups or hospital-related needs when possible.
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.
Disbursed to qualified donees
T1 · computed (open data)—
Per its F2024 T3010, this share of total spending went to other registered charities.
T3010 line 5050 ÷ 5100 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Operating overhead
T1 · computed (open data)—
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 ↗
Reserves
T1 · computed (open data)—
Years current reserves could cover program spending.
Sector quartiles: 0.4 yr / 0.8 yr / 7.5 yr (p25 / median / p90).
T3010 line (4100 + 4140) ÷ 5000 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Total revenue
T1 · computed (open data)$10K
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 ↗
Government-funded
T1 · computed (open data)0%
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 ↗
Over the years
Every figure as filed at each fiscal period end, 2022–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Cents to cause | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-31 | $11K | 85¢ | 14% | 0.2 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $13K | 62¢ | 0% | — |
| 2024-12-31 | $10K | 89¢ | — | — |
| trend |
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)
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Board of directors
5 directors reported · 5 of 5at arm's length
- BERUGODAARACHCHI, DAMITHADIRECTORarm's length
- PATHINIGE, ESANKA G FTREASURERarm's length
- KANDAWELA ARACHCHIGE , KOSALA JDIRECTORarm's length
- MADAWANARACHCHI, DEEPANICHAIRarm's length
- MADAWANARACHCHI, THUSITHA NDIRECTORarm'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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