named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
DIMS - Does It Make Sense? Score Calculator
Interactive tool that helps children evaluate spending decisions by guiding them through a reflective process of pausing, gathering information, and assessing value
Lesson Plans and Educational Resources
Downloadable printouts and classroom materials designed to teach financial literacy and mindful spending habits to school-aged children
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver financial literacy education to school-aged children through free tools and classroom resourcesDevelops and distributes free educational materials, including the DIMS—DOES IT MAKE SENSE?® SCORE Calculator, lesson plans, and downloadable printouts, to teach children financial decision-making. Provides classroom-ready resources for teachers and interactive workshops led by Ms. Karen Holland, reaching at least 130 middle and high school students.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Engage university co-op students in organizational development projectsCollaborates with co-op students from the University of Waterloo to support internal projects, enhancing organizational capacity through student partnerships.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$113K
Contributions & grants$113K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$69K
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Salaries & benefits$38K
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balance sheet
Total assets$44K
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Net assets$44K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHITRA UNNIKRISHNAN | BOARD MEMBER | 14 | $38K |
board members · 2
- CHRISTINE MCGRATH — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN KENT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Brearley School Partner — Hosted financial literacy workshops conducted by Gifting Sense.
- Ron Burton Training Village Partner — Partner organization where Gifting Sense implemented financial literacy tools with youth participants.
- Schooling for Hope Partner — Collaborated with Gifting Sense on financial literacy programming involving youth.
- University of Waterloo Partner — Hosts co-op students who contribute to Gifting Sense projects.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Family- and Intergenerational-Centered Financial Learning 21 orgsmethodology: intergenerational_financial_educationBy embedding financial education within family conversations and leveraging intergenerational economic wisdom, we strengthen both financial literacy and relational dynamics because shared reflection on spending builds mutual respect and reinforces learning across generations.shared approach: Experiential Financial Learning →
- Foundational, Sequential Financial Education for Children 21 orgsmethodology: foundational_sequencingBy teaching financial literacy through a structured, step-by-step approach modeled on early academic learning (e.g., ABCs and 123s), we build confidence and sustained engagement with financial concepts because it lowers barriers to entry and creates a scaffolded path for lifelong learning.shared approach: Experiential Financial Learning →
- Goal-Aligned and Values-Based Spending Framework 21 orgsmethodology: goal_aligned_spending_educationBy linking spending decisions to personal goals and broader outcomes—including family values, environmental impact, and opportunity cost—we increase the meaningfulness of financial choices because youth learn to see money as a tool for intentional living rather than consumption.shared approach: Experiential Financial Learning →
- Mindful Spending Through Reflective Decision-Making 21 orgsmethodology: mindful_spending_educationBy guiding youth to pause and reflect before making purchases—using tools like the DIMS-Does It Make Sense? Score Calculator—we produce more intentional financial decisions because introducing a "spending speed bump" fosters critical thinking, reduces impulsive behavior, and builds long-term financial responsibility.shared approach: Experiential Financial Learning →