Five-Star Charities

Charity Intelligence has rated over 800 charities on a scale of 0 to 5 stars. To see how the star ratings are calculated, please see our methodology page.

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  • Changing lives through kindness

    Animal Welfare

    Calgary, AB

  • Alongside Hope [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    The Anglican Church of Canada's agency for sustainable development, relief, refugees and global justice.

    International Aid

    Toronto, ON

  • Aunt Leah's [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    When there’s no place that’s home there’s Aunt Leah’s.

    Social Services - At-Risk Youth

    New Westminster, BC

  • So every young person realizes their full potential.

    Social Services - Youth

    Calgary, AB

  • A good place to be. | Start something.

    Social Services - Youth

    Edmonton, AB

  • Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Food is Love, Food is Connection, Food is Community

    Social Services

    Calgary, AB

  • Calgary Food Bank [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Together, we fight hunger and its root causes because no one should go hungry.

    Social Services - Food Bank (Distributor)

    Calgary, AB

  • Calgary Homeless Foundation [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Together, we will end homelessness in Calgary.

    Social Services - Homeless

    Calgary, AB

  • Calgary Humane Society [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Protect animals. Support people. Create a more humane world.

    Animal Welfare

    Calgary, AB

  • Canadian Foodgrains Bank [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    A Christian Response to Hunger

    International Aid

    Winnipeg, MB

  • Canadian Lutheran World Relief [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Inspired by God's love for humanity, CLWR challenges the causes and responds to the consequences of human suffering and poverty.

    International Aid

    Winnipeg, MB

  • Chalice Canada [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Sharing Christ with those in need

    International Aid

    Bedford, NS

  • Charity Intelligence [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Be Informed. Give Intelligently. Have Impact.

    Public Benefit

    Toronto, ON

  • CODE [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Promoting every child's right to read

    International Aid

    Ottawa, ON

  • Compassion Canada [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name

    International Aid

    London, ON

  • Cornwall Alternative School [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Never giving up on the minds of tomorrow.

    Social Services - Youth

    Regina, SK

  • CUPS Calgary Society [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Resilience for life.

    Social Services

    Calgary, AB

  • Daily Bread Food Bank [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Because hunger doesn't wait for policy change.

    Social Services - Food Bank (Distributor)

    Toronto, ON

  • Discovery House [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Domestic violence ends here.

    Social Services - Women

    Calgary, AB

  • Doctors Without Borders [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Medical aid where it is needed most. Independent. Neutral. Impartial.

    International Aid

    Toronto, ON

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