FINCA CANADA
Charitable organizationOrganizations relieving poverty·PO BOX 68530 RPO WALMER · TORONTO, ON · M5S 3C9·BN 805686144RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
Cents to cause T1
37¢
of each dollar spent, to programs
Operating overhead T1
63%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
2.4 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$1.5M
Charity Intelligence ★★★★ B · T2
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Common questions
How do I donate to Finca Canada?
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Is Finca Canada a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 805686144RR0001. 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 Finca Canada located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is PO BOX 68530 RPO WALMER, TORONTO, ON, M5S 3C9. Source.
What does Finca Canada do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "FINCA CANADA'S MISSION IS TO END POVERTY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AND SCALABLE SOLUTIONS THAT ARE DRIVEN BY THE INSIGHTS AND NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY LIVE AND WORK. THE CHARITY DOES THIS THROUGH A RANGE OF PROGRAMS PROVIDING VARIOUS FINANCIAL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN POOR…" Full program description.
How much of Finca Canada's spending goes to programs?T1
Per its F2024 T3010, 37¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.
How big is Finca Canada?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $1.5M (F2024), which places it in Charity Compass's $1M–$10M revenue band, alongside 9,072 other operating charities.
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
FINCA CANADA'S MISSION IS TO END POVERTY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AND SCALABLE SOLUTIONS THAT ARE DRIVEN BY THE INSIGHTS AND NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY LIVE AND WORK. THE CHARITY DOES THIS THROUGH A RANGE OF PROGRAMS PROVIDING VARIOUS FINANCIAL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN POOR COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING NATIONS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THEM BUILD AND GROW SMALL BUSINESSES IMPROVE THEIR LIVELIHOODS RISE FROM POVERTY AND OBTAIN THE BASIC NECESSITIES OF LIFE AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVING CONDITIONS THEIR HEALTH THEIR EDUCATION LEVELS AND BENEFIT L… Show more
FINCA CANADA'S MISSION IS TO END POVERTY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AND SCALABLE SOLUTIONS THAT ARE DRIVEN BY THE INSIGHTS AND NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY LIVE AND WORK. THE CHARITY DOES THIS THROUGH A RANGE OF PROGRAMS PROVIDING VARIOUS FINANCIAL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN POOR COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING NATIONS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THEM BUILD AND GROW SMALL BUSINESSES IMPROVE THEIR LIVELIHOODS RISE FROM POVERTY AND OBTAIN THE BASIC NECESSITIES OF LIFE AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVING CONDITIONS THEIR HEALTH THEIR EDUCATION LEVELS AND BENEFIT LOCAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. FINCA CANADA'S PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY IS MICROFINANCE: THE PROVISION OF SMALL LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES TO POOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS TO MODERN TRADITIONAL BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
New programs
FINCA CANADA'S NEW 5-YEAR PROJECT (2025-2029) TARGETS YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND GENDER EQUALITY IN UGANDA AND TANZANIA ALIGNING WITH CANADA'S FEMINIST INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE POLICY (FIAP). THE PROJECT FOCUSES ON YOUTH AGED 30 AND UNDER ESPECIALLY WOMEN BY EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES THE PROJECT WILL SUPPORT VOCATIONAL TRAINING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT. SKILL TRAINING (E.G. SOAP MAKING FISHERY CRAFTS) WILL BE PAIRED WITH LOANS FROM FINCA UGANDA AND TANZANIA TO HELP Y… Show more
FINCA CANADA'S NEW 5-YEAR PROJECT (2025-2029) TARGETS YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND GENDER EQUALITY IN UGANDA AND TANZANIA ALIGNING WITH CANADA'S FEMINIST INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE POLICY (FIAP). THE PROJECT FOCUSES ON YOUTH AGED 30 AND UNDER ESPECIALLY WOMEN BY EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES THE PROJECT WILL SUPPORT VOCATIONAL TRAINING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT. SKILL TRAINING (E.G. SOAP MAKING FISHERY CRAFTS) WILL BE PAIRED WITH LOANS FROM FINCA UGANDA AND TANZANIA TO HELP YOUTH START OR GROW THEIR BUSINESS. A BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WILL OFFER BUSINESS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MENTORSHIP AND EXPOSURE TO SUCCESSFUL LOCAL ENTERPRISES. INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE WITHIN FINCA. RESEARCH WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ASSESS YOUTH NEEDS IN FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND EMPLOYABILITY INCLUDING JOB MARKET ANALYSIS TO INFORM PROJECT STRATEGIES. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES AND BUSINESS LOANS TAILORED TO YOUTH. FINCA WILL USE A CUSTOMER-CENTRIC MODEL TO ENSURE PRODUCTS MEET YOUTH CLIENTS' NEEDS. TO IMPROVE ACCESS MOBILE APPS AND AGEN BANKING WILL BE EXPANDED WITH TRAINING PROVIDED. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO DEPLOY A NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM TO REDUCE SERVICE COSTS AND ENHANCE AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY. ULTIMATELY THE PROJECT AIMS TO RAISE YOUTH INCOMES REDUCE UNEMPLOYMENT AND ALLEVIATE POVERTY IN BOTH COUNTRIES.
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.
37¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 37¢ of each dollar spent went to programs. The rest ran the organization and raised money; higher is not automatically better.
Sector median: 89¢ across 55,155 computed charities; 87¢ among those its size ($1M–$10M).
this charity 37¢ · sector median 89¢ · all 55,155 computed charities
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
63%
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
2.4 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)$1.5M
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)89%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
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 ↗ · what this means
Where the money comes from
Shares of last-reported revenue, per its F2024 T3010. Self-reported; not independently verified.
Receipted donationsT1
89%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
0%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
11%
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 | Cents to cause | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $4.3M | 75¢ | 25% | 0.6 yr |
| 2020-12-31 | $4.0M | 68¢ | 32% | 0.7 yr |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.5M | 66¢ | 34% | 1.2 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.6M | 55¢ | 45% | 1.9 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.8M | 59¢ | 41% | 1.3 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.5M | 37¢ | 63% | 2.4 yr |
| trend |
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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)
Published ratings by Charity Intelligence Canada's analysts — a separate, human review. Shown as published, never blended into our computed figures.
Overall rating
★ T2 · Charity Intelligence★★★★
Charity Intelligence's 0–5 star overall rating.
Analyst-reviewed by Charity Intelligence; their methodology, shown as published. source ↗
Results reporting
★ T2 · Charity IntelligenceB
How well the charity reports its own results (A+ to F).
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Demonstrated impact
★ T2 · Charity IntelligenceGood
Charity Intelligence's assessment of impact per dollar.
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Board of directors
7 directors reported · 3 of 7at arm's length
- SIMON, ANDREEDIRECTORarm's length
- GREEN, JACQUIEDIRECTORnot at arm's length
- GREEN, MICHAELDIRECTORnot at arm's length
- WOLFOND, LINDADIRECTORarm's length
- KREMBIL, RILEYDIRECTORarm's length
- TIM, BUSSTREASURERnot at arm's length
- PARVAIZ, SADAFDIRECTOR
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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