767780711RR0001 — 0210
Registered — Oakville, ON — Private Foundation
Scores: Legitimacy 95/100 · Effectiveness 66/100
Financials: Expenditures $475
Meaningful Work Foundation has only submitted 33.3% of expected annual filings between 2009 and 2023, significantly limiting the ability to assess its operations. Meaningful Work Foundation's revenue has been highly variable (676.3% standard deviation), likely reflecting reliance on variable funding sources. A 87.5% revenue drop in one year may reflect loss of a major donor or grant funding changes. Two standard compliance checks have not yet been performed: cross-referencing international transfers against countries flagged by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for weak anti-money-laundering controls, and verifying the charity isn't transacting with individuals or organizations under government financial restrictions (sanctions screening). These are gaps in the scoring system's reference data, not red flags about this charity.
Our Verdict: A community foundation in Oakville, ON that experienced a 88% revenue drop and holding over 12 years' worth of reserves — generally sound, though donors should note the flagged concerns.