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Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association

Education Edmonton, Alberta BN: 108070871RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association

Urban Indigenous identity is complex and, in Alberta, encompasses approximately 70 per cent of the total First Nation, Métis, and Inuit (Indigenous) population. ‘Urban Indigenous’ in our context…

Founded
Headquarters
Edmonton, Alberta
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

Verified certifications

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CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Canada
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 75%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.85
C$0.15
ProgramC$0.85
AdministrationC$0.15
85% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 7,926 education charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association is a registered education nonprofit based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its registration number is 108070871RR0001. 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$13M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association's official registration number is 108070871RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 71/100.

Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years. Its registered address is 10336 121 Street, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association has C$13M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for education charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association is classified as an Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$13M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association 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. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Urban Indigenous identity is complex and, in Alberta, encompasses approximately 70 per cent of the total First Nation, Métis, and Inuit (Indigenous) population. ‘Urban Indigenous’ in our context… Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association is classified as an education organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1970.

Among education charities registered in Canada: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$13M is comparable to the peer average of C$10M.

Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

Annual revenue
C$10M-C$100M
85% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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A.N.N. M••••••••
Provincial Elder

Officers & trustees (8)

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Latest news

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5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Alberta Friendship Centres partner with SAIT for a greener future - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Jul 2025
www.sait.ca
Form filed
C$12.9M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
Alberta Education to provide $10.5 million to Indigenous partners through pilot program - cjwe.ca
Jul 2023
cjwe.ca
New personnel at Native Friendship Centre - My Lloydminster Now
Jun 2022
www.mylloydminsternow.com
Alberta Native Friendship Centres host an amazing Youth and Elders Gathering in Jasper - Alberta Native News
Sep 2019
www.albertanativenews.com
Peace River School Division salutes Sagitawa Friendship Centre as a Friend of Education - Alberta Native News
Jan 2015
www.albertanativenews.com

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education this charity 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
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 - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 8 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1970
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association

What is Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association?
Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association is a education charitable organization based in Edmonton, Canada. Urban Indigenous identity is complex and, in Alberta, encompasses approximately 70 per cent of the total First Nation, Métis, and Inuit (Indigenous) population. ‘Urban Indigenous’ in our context…
When was Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association founded?
Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association was founded in 1970.
Where is Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association located?
Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
What is Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association trustworthy?
Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association 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 Native Friendship Centre Association's registration number?
Registration: 108070871RR0001 (Canada).
What is Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association's website?
https://www.anfca.com
Are donations to Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association 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.