The Citizens Foundation Canada is a 5-star charity with High demonstrated impact. It has above average disclosure with an A results reporting grade. It holds reserves within Ci’s reasonable range. For every dollar donated to The Citizens Foundation Canada, 87 cents are available to go to the cause.

A Charity Intelligence 2025 Top Impact Charity.

A Charity Intelligence 2025 Top 100 Rated Charity.

The Citizens Foundation Canada (TCF Canada) was established in 2005 to fund quality education for underserved children in Pakistan. The charity operates as the Canadian partner of The Citizens Foundation Pakistan, which runs the schools on the ground. TCF Canada raises money from Canadian donors and channels it to its Pakistani partner to build and support schools, particularly in low-income urban and rural communities. The charity also runs a small domestic program, awarding bursaries to Canadian post-secondary students facing financial barriers.

The charity reports that as of 2025, an estimated 25.1 million children aged 5-16 remain out of school in Pakistan.

TCF Canada runs two programs: Education, and Scholarships and Bursaries. In the fiscal year ending December 2025, TCF Canada spent $5.2m on its programs and grants.

Education is TCF's largest program, accounting for 99% ($5.1m) of program and grant spending in 2025. It funds the ongoing operation of TCF Pakistan's primary and secondary schools, covering teacher salaries, learning materials, and building maintenance. It also funds the construction of new schools in underserved urban and rural communities, along with related community initiatives such as clean drinking water and adult literacy programs. In 2025, TCF Canada supported the operations of 111 primary schools and 49 secondary schools, reaching 26,058 students. It built one new school and initiated the development process for five more. It also inspected 73 schools on metrics such as teaching and learning quality, safety, and infrastructure usability. Its Canadian chapters hosted over 25 events, including volunteer appreciation gatherings and fundraisers.

Scholarships and bursaries accounted for 1% ($57k) of program and grant spending in 2025. This program funds undergraduate scholarships for TCF alumni in Pakistan pursuing higher education. It also funds bursaries for Canadian post-secondary students facing financial barriers not fully covered by provincial aid. In 2025, the charity awarded 31 alumni scholarships and 25 Canadian youth bursaries.

TCF Canada’s audited financial statements follow activity-based costing, meaning it clearly distinguishes between program, administrative and fundraising costs. This is a best practice.

In 2025, TCF Canada received $6.4m in Canadian donations and special events revenue (99% of total revenue).

Administrative costs are 8% of revenues (less investment income). Fundraising costs are 5% of donations. Total overhead is 13%. For every dollar donated to TCF Canada, 87 cents are available for programs. This is within Ci's reasonable range.

In 2025, TCF Canada spent $5.1m on its programs and $57k on grants (81% of total revenue). It recorded a $401k surplus and spent $nil on capital projects.

TCF Canada has $838k in reserve funds (cash and investments). The reserves can cover 16%, or roughly two months of program costs.

This charity update has been sent to TCF Canada for review. Changes and edits may be forthcoming. Updated by Nick Reszetnik on August 4, 2026.