Alberta Genealogical Society
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The Alberta Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization, founded in 1973, to promote the study of genealogy and genealogical research within the province of Alberta. We have ten branches throughout the province to assist family history enthusiasts.
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Integrity assessment
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Financials
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Alberta Genealogical Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 8,619 education charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
1 year on file from CRA (Canada): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Canadian donations are deductible if Alberta Genealogical Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Alberta Genealogical Society is registered in Canada. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Alberta Genealogical Society is registered in Canada. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
23 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Timeline
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Joint first of 8,619 education charities in Canada on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (71/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
Bars show the share of the cohort this charity outranks. Ranks describe how much is publicly disclosed, not how good the charity is.
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in Canada.
Cause areas in Canada
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Financial filings
- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns · Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities · 23 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Alberta Genealogical Society
Alberta Genealogical Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its registration number is 118780790RR0001. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$246K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Alberta Genealogical Society has C$246K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$10M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Alberta Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization, founded in 1973, to promote the study of genealogy and genealogical research within the province of Alberta. We have ten branches throughout the province to assist family history enthusiasts. Alberta Genealogical Society is classified as an education organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1973.
Alberta Genealogical Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$246K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.
Alberta Genealogical Society's official registration number is 118780790RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Alberta Genealogical Society is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.
Among education charities registered in Canada: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$246K is below the peer average of C$10M.
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Quick facts about Alberta Genealogical Society
- What is Alberta Genealogical Society?
- Alberta Genealogical Society is a education charitable organization based in Edmonton, Canada. The Alberta Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization, founded in 1973, to promote the study of genealogy and genealogical research within the province of Alberta. We have ten branches throughout the province to assist family history enthusiasts.
- When was Alberta Genealogical Society founded?
- Alberta Genealogical Society was founded in 1973.
- Where is Alberta Genealogical Society located?
- Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- What is Alberta Genealogical Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is C$246,265. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Alberta Genealogical Society trustworthy?
- Alberta Genealogical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Alberta Genealogical Society's registration number?
- Registration: 118780790RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Alberta Genealogical Society's website?
- https://www.abgenealogy.ca
- Are donations to Alberta Genealogical Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.