Proof of Usefulness Report

Capitalize for Kids

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+51
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Capitalize for Kids is a legitimate, high-impact Canadian non-profit that has raised over $20 million for child mental health. However, this specific submission appears to be low-effort or spam (user 'FrostClaw', generic email), containing demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', 'marketcap' for a non-profit). While the organization has significant real-world utility, the submission fails to demonstrate technical innovation or provide accurate evidence, resulting in a low score suitable for a non-tech entry with poor data quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+4.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+7.50
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+45.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+51

Project Details

Project URL
capitalizeforkids.org
Description
We invest in kids’ mental health by working with service providers to build capacity. More than ever, kids are reaching out for support. Demand is increasing and mental health service providers are struggling to keep up. Kids and their families are trapped on waitlists – unable to get the help they desperately need. Capitalize for Kids began in 2014 as a charitable investors conference that raised $1 million for the Centre for Brain and Mental Health at SickKids. Today, we are a growing community of financial services professionals rallying our friends, families and firms to support kids’ mental health. To date, we have raised over $5 million for our beneficiaries. The strength of our community enables us to take an unconventional approach to philanthropy. We don’t cut blank cheques to our beneficiaries. Instead, we work with them to identify opportunities to build capacity and reduce waitlists. Ultimately, we help more kids access the care they need.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline