Selfless Giving Fund: Helping Children, Together
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Smiling children in developing communities sitting together at their school desks in a classroom in Nigeria.
A giving circle for children

Helping a child shouldn’t be this hard.

Every moment is a chance to help, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Give what you can. We do the research, and together we decide which children’s causes to support. Tax receipts for eligible gifts.

Wanting to help is easy. Knowing where to give is hard.

There are so many causes and so many appeals. It’s tough to know which ones you can trust, or whether your gift will really reach a child. So a lot of good people end up waiting, not because they don’t care, but because they’re unsure.

Our founder, Sid, knows this feeling well. He wanted to help, but he could never tell who to trust, or whether his gift would reach the right people. And the more he thought about it, the more he put it off.

Selfless Giving Fund makes it easy. We do the research for you. Then we decide together, as a group, where to give.

✓Tax receipts for eligible gifts, sent right away.
✓Every gift is received and receipted by a Canadian registered charity and public foundation.
✓No fees for us. Selfless Giving Fund and its founder take nothing from your gift.
✓Money goes only to eligible registered charities, and each grant is reviewed and approved.

Picture a girl walking into a classroom for the first time, holding a brand-new notebook. A boy sitting down to a full plate before school. A family filling a bucket with clean, safe water. These are simple moments, but for too many children around the world they are still out of reach. You don’t need to be rich, or an expert, to help change that. You just need a simple, trustworthy way to give, and a few people beside you. That’s what we are.

Schoolchildren in developing communities, in checked uniforms, studying with books open on their desks.

A chance to learn

Books, supplies and a safe place to learn. School can change the whole story of a child’s life.

Children in developing communities sharing a meal together outdoors at school.

A full plate

Healthy meals help children grow, focus and show up for school ready to learn.

Children and women in developing communities laughing as clean water splashes from an outdoor hand pump.

Clean water & care

Safe water and basic health care keep children well, so they can just be kids.

These are the areas we care about, not promises about specific programs. Each charity is chosen together with our donors and posted here.

How it works

You give. We do the homework. We decide together.

We know it’s hard to know who to give to. There are so many causes, and it’s tough to tell what’s trustworthy. So we made it simple.

  1. Give what you can

    Make a one-time gift with the Donate button, no account needed. Or open a free personal giving account and give monthly, whatever fits your life.

  2. Get your receipt right away

    Your gift is a donation to CHIMP: Charitable Impact Foundation (Canada), a registered charity and public foundation. It sends your receipt and holds the money. Selfless Giving Fund is not a charity and never holds your gift.

  3. We do the homework

    We look into children’s charities so you don’t have to: what they do, how they help, and whether they’re eligible.

  4. We decide together

    Donors suggest children’s causes and have their say, through a vote, a quick survey or a get-together, and we decide as a group where the money goes.

  5. The money goes to work

    The chosen eligible Canadian registered charity (or other qualified donee) receives the funds from our group’s giving account, after the foundation reviews and approves the grant.

  6. You see where it went

    We share which charity we chose, how much we sent and why. We post it here and share it with donors.

What’s a donor-advised fund?

It’s a giving account held by a public charity. You donate and get your receipt right away. Then you recommend which charities should get the money, now or later. Because the foundation legally owns the donated money, it approves every grant, and the money can only be used for charitable purposes.

Deciding Together

You have a say in where it goes.

This is the heart of Selfless Giving Fund. Nobody decides for you behind closed doors. You get a seat at the table.

“We, along with our donors, will choose where to donate.” (Sid Menghani, founder)

  1. Join in

    Every donor is welcome to take part, wherever you are.

  2. Bring a cause you care about

    Nominate a children’s cause. We do the research beforehand, so everyone gets the basics before deciding.

  3. Have your say

    Donors weigh in, through an online vote, a short survey or a get-together, and together we choose where the money goes.

  4. Send the gift

    The chosen charity must be an eligible Canadian registered charity or other qualified donee. The money goes from our group’s giving account once the foundation approves it.

  5. Share the story

    We tell everyone what we chose and why, so you can see where your gift went.

The details

How
Online vote, survey or get-together
How often
Whenever there's money ready to give
Who votes
Any donor
Minimum gift
None
Busy?
Skip any round. We'll share the result with everyone.
Get a say in where we give
A group of smiling children in developing communities standing close together outside a brick building in Ranchi, India.
About us

Built on one simple idea: every child counts.

Selfless Giving Fund began with Siddarth (Sid) Menghani and a feeling many of us share.

“It's been a real challenge to find who to give to, and whether it will make it to the right people. Sometimes when you think too much, you move on and forget to give. That's why I started Selfless Giving Fund: so we do the research, and together with our donors, choose where to give.” (Sid Menghani, founder)

Sid believes every passing moment is a missed opportunity to help. Not as a reason to feel guilty, but as a gentle reason to start today instead of someday. So he built something simple: a place where everyday people give what they can, someone else does the homework, and the group decides together where the money goes.

No fees for us. Selfless Giving Fund and its founder take no fee, salary or commission from donations. The only cost is the foundation’s credit card processing fee: about 2.8%, taken when money is sent to a charity. Cheque and pre-authorized debit gifts have no processing fee. Either way, you’re receipted for 100% of your gift.

We’re not a charity, and that’s on purpose. Every gift goes through an established Canadian registered charity and public foundation. Your money is held safely, you get a proper receipt, and every grant goes to an eligible charity.

  • Compassion. Every decision starts with the child.
  • Honesty. Clear facts. No overpromising.
  • Openness. You’ll always see where the money went.
  • Together. Small gifts add up.
FAQ

Good questions, honest answers

Not sure where to give, or who to trust? You’re not alone. Here’s how it all works.

The basics

What is Selfless Giving Fund?

It's a giving circle for people who want to help children but aren't sure where to start. You give, we do the research, and together we decide where the money goes. We're a giving platform, not a registered charity, and we never hold your money.

Why does this exist?

Because it's hard to know who to give to. There are so many causes, and it's tough to tell which ones you can trust. We wanted a simple, honest way to give that takes the guesswork out, and lets everyone decide together.

Who receives my donation, issues my receipt and holds the money?

Your gift is a donation to CHIMP: Charitable Impact Foundation (Canada), a registered charity and public foundation that runs a Canadian donor-advised fund (Charitable Impact, launched in 2011). The foundation sends your official tax receipt and holds the money until it's granted. Selfless Giving Fund never receives, holds or receipts your gift.

Does anyone at Selfless Giving Fund get paid from my gift?

No. Selfless Giving Fund and its founder take no fee, salary or commission from donations. The only cost is the foundation's credit card processing fee (about 2.8%), which doesn't reduce your receipt.

Giving and receipts

Will I get a tax receipt?

Yes, for eligible gifts, and it comes right away. If you have a giving account, your receipts are saved there for tax time. Your actual tax savings depend on your situation, so check with your tax advisor.

Do I need an account to give?

No. You can make a one-time gift with the Donate button, no account needed. If you'd like to give monthly or keep all your giving in one place, you can open a free giving account.

What's a giving account (Impact Account)?

It's a free personal donor-advised fund account held with the foundation. You add money and get your receipt right away. Then you choose over time where it goes, including to Selfless Giving Fund. Signing up takes a few minutes.

Are there any fees?

None from us. The foundation says it charges no sign-up, transaction or balance fees. If you give by credit card, a processing fee of about 2.8% is recovered when the money is sent to a charity. Cheque and pre-authorized debit gifts have no processing fee. You're receipted for 100% of what you give.

Is there a minimum gift?

The foundation's minimum is $1 for a gift to a giving group and $5 for a gift to a charity. There's no minimum to have your say.

Can I give monthly?

Yes. With a giving account you can set up an automatic monthly donation, or monthly gifts to our group.

Can I give stocks or other securities?

Yes, through a giving account. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other securities are accepted. Giving them directly can bring bigger tax benefits than selling first, so talk to your advisor.

Can I get my money back?

No. Charitable gifts can't be taken back. Once you give, the money can only be used for charitable purposes. Please give only what feels right for you.

Choosing where to give

How are charities chosen?

Together. Donors suggest children's causes, we share our research, and everyone has a say, through a vote, a survey or a get-together, before we decide where the money goes. The foundation then reviews the grant and sends it.

Who can vote?

Any donor, one vote each. We'll publish the rules here so everyone knows how decisions are made.

How often do you choose, and how do I take part?

Whenever there's money ready to give, we'll invite donors to weigh in, usually online, so you can take part from anywhere.

Do I have to vote?

Not at all. Your gift helps either way. Take part when you can, and we'll always share what was decided.

What if a charity isn't eligible?

We check eligibility before anything goes to a vote. Money can only go to a Canadian registered charity or other qualified donee, and the foundation approves every grant. If a gift can't be sent, it goes back to the giving account it came from, so the group can choose again.

How can a Canadian group help children around the world?

Many Canadian registered charities run programs for children in other countries. We can give to those charities. Most foreign organizations aren't eligible to receive grants under Canadian rules, so we focus on eligible Canadian charities working internationally.

Can I still give to my own favourite charity?

Of course. With your own giving account, you can give to any eligible charity, from more than 86,000 Canadian registered charities and other qualified donees. Gifts to Selfless Giving Fund go to the causes the group chooses together.

Impact and contact

How will I know my gift made a difference?

After each decision, we'll share which charity we chose, how much we sent and what it's meant to support. We won't invent numbers or stories. We'll only share what the charities tell us.

Can I give anonymously?

Yes. You can choose whether to share your name and contact details with the charities or groups you give to, or give anonymously.

How do I get in touch?

We'd love to hear from you. Email selflessgivingfund@gmail.com. For questions about a receipt or your giving account, contact the foundation's donor support team.