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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  • Choices for Youth [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    We believe everyone has potential.

    Social Services - At-Risk Youth

    St. John's, NL

  • Citizens Foundation Canada [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Quality education for the underpriviliged.

    International Aid

    Oakville, 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

  • 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

  • East York Learning Experience [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Assist adults seeking to improve their personal and working lives through programs in literacy and basic math and computer skills.

    Education

    Toronto, ON

  • Edmonton's Food Bank [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Sharing the Harvest.

    Social Services - Food Bank (Distributor)

    Edmonton, AB

  • Environmental Defence Canada [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Defending clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.

    Environment

    Toronto, ON

  • EPIC Society [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Educational program innovations charity

    Education

    North Sydney, NS

  • ERDO [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Doing good in the world.

    International Aid

    Mississauga, ON

  • Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Protecting the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve.

    Environment

    Toronto, ON

  • Eva's [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    We're more than a shelter, we're a fresh start.

    Social Services - Homeless (Shelter)

    Toronto, ON

  • Farm Radio International [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Sharing Knowledge, Giving Voice

    International Aid

    Ottawa, ON

  • Fear Is Not Love Society [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Take a stand against family violence and abuse.

    Social Services - Women

    Calgary, AB

  • Feed Nova Scotia [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Feeding hungry people, eliminating chronic hunger and alleviating poverty

    Social Services - Food Bank (Multi-Service Agency)

    Dartmouth, NS

  • Feed Ontario [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Strengthening communities in Ontario by providing food banks with food, resources and solutions to address hunger

    Social Services - Food Bank (Multi-Service Agency)

    Toronto, ON

  • First Book Canada [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Providing equal access to quality education for kids in need since 2009

    Education

    Toronto, ON

  • Food Banks Mississauga [Charity Rating: 5/5]

    Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope.

    Social Services - Food Bank (Distributor)

    Mississauga, ON

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