Our financials
Assuring our donors that their contributions create maximum impact.
We are committed to the highest level of financial transparency and accountability.
2025 financial summary
in grocery gift card value was targeted to households in greatest need.
kids between the ages of 0-17 had better access to healthy food.
communities in Calgary, surrounding areas, and rural Alberta accessed our program.
food warehouses, transport trucks, or complex logistics were needed – we leverage hundreds of grocery stores already in our communities.
%
of our grocery gift card recipients bought more fresh foods.
%
of recipients worried less about running out of food.
In 2025, our annual cost to raise a dollar was $0.07, our administrative expenses were exceptionally low at 9%, and 82% of contributions directly supported our grocery gift card program.
When you give your most generous donation today, you empower food-insecure families across Alberta to choose the healthy food they need with dignity and confidence. Thank you!
Revenue
Revenue |
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| Gifts-in-Kind | $87,624 | 5% |
| Donations | $1,567,853 | 88% |
| Grants | $75,000 | 4% |
| Investment income | $51,276 | 3% |
| Total | $1,781,753 | 100% |
Expense ratio per CRA guidelines
To ensure transparency and consistency in reporting, I Can for Kids calculates expense ratios in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) T3010 formulas which does not include gifts from other charities or government grants.
CRA does not include gifts-in-kind in calculating totals. I Can for Kids received gifts-in-kind of grocery gift cards, auction items, and advertising to the value of $87,624 in 2025.
Expense ratio per CRA guidelines |
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| Administration | $135,788 | 9% |
| Fundraising | $125,266 | 9% |
| Program | $1,175,887 | 82% |
| Total | $1,436,941 | 100% |
I Can for Kids Foundation is a registered charitable organization in good standing with Canada Revenue Agency (Registration #788073294RR0001). In 2026, we expect to raise $2,157,000 in charitable cash and gift-in-kind donations, estimating 80% of gross contributions directly benefiting our grocery gift card program. Our cost to raise a dollar for our annual fundraising campaigns is estimated at $0.10. We invest proceeds where needed most unless otherwise designated by the donor. A tax receipt is issued for all qualified donations in accordance with CRA regulations.
Our innovative approach empowers families to plan, purchase, and provide the healthy foods that meet their kids’ unique needs.
None of that can happen without donors like you.
