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Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada

Animal Welfare Winnipeg, Manitoba BN: 118787290RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada

Since 1965 improving the lives of animals through innovative educational and research initiatives.

Founded
Headquarters
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Foundation type
Private foundation
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in Canada
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 63

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$0.79
C$0.21
Grants to other charitiesC$0.79
UnallocatedC$0.21

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1965, it predates 81% of the charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 39 animal welfare 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its registration number is 118787290RR0001. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$65K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada's official registration number is 118787290RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Canada is 62/100.

Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years. Its registered address is PO Box 68043 Rpo Osborne, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada has C$65K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$65K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada. 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, Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada 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). 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.

Since 1965 improving the lives of animals through innovative educational and research initiatives. Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Canada: Its annual revenue of C$65K is below the peer average of C$3M.

Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada 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$10K-C$100K
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 Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

CA
Caroline R•••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

World Animal Protection welcomes National Food Security Strategy and calls for investment in an equitable, humane, susta
Jun 2026
www.newswire.ca
Update: Canada Conditionally Approves Marineland’s Plan To Ship 30+ Belugas & Dolphins To U.S. Facilities - World Animal
Jan 2026
worldanimalnews.com
Canada’s Rescue Dog Import Ban Is Leaving Dogs to Die - Animal Justice
Oct 2025
animaljustice.ca
An historic opportunity to advance animal welfare in Canada that no one talks about - Canada's National Observer
Nov 2024
www.nationalobserver.com
Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
Health Canada Considering Immediate Ban on Strychnine to Poison Ground Squirrels - Animal Justice
Jan 2022
animaljustice.ca
Food companies ranked in Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard - Restobiz
Sep 2021
www.restobiz.ca
Canada's animal welfare legislation 'extremely outdated' - CBC
Dec 2014
www.cbc.ca

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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 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
Animal Welfare this charity 39
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most.

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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 · 10 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 · 1965
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 Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada

What is Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada?
Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada is a animal welfare private foundation based in Winnipeg, Canada. Since 1965 improving the lives of animals through innovative educational and research initiatives.
When was Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada founded?
Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada was founded in 1965.
Where is Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada located?
Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
What is Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K.
Is Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada trustworthy?
Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada's registration number?
Registration: 118787290RR0001 (Canada).
What is Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada's website?
https://www.awfc.ca
Are donations to Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada 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.