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Supporting the visual arts and wildlife conservation in British Columbia.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Audain Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 34 animal welfare charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership and a founding date. See national comparisons
- 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
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyAudain Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its registration number is 878890060RR0001. 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$24M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Audain Foundation's official registration number is 878890060RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Audain Foundation 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 68/100.
Audain Foundation is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is 900 - 1333 Broadway W, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Audain Foundation has C$24M in annual revenue. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 65% for animal welfare charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Audain Foundation is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Public foundation. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$24M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Audain Foundation. 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, Audain Foundation 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 2% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 65%). 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.
Supporting the visual arts and wildlife conservation in British Columbia. Audain Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among animal welfare charities registered in Canada: It allocates 2% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 65%. Its annual revenue of C$24M is well above the peer average of C$3M.
Audain Foundation 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Canadian donations are deductible if Audain Foundation is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Audain Foundation 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.
Audain Foundation 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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ESPACE RIOPELLE - PAVILLON MICHAEL AUDAIN NEARING INAUGURATION - Gouvernement du Québec
THE FOUNDATION OF THE MUSÉE NATIONAL DES BEAUX-ARTS DU QUÉBEC UNVEILS THE NAME OF THE FUTURE PAVILION AT THE MUSEUM CAMPUS : ESPACE RIOPELLE - PAVILLON MICHAEL AUDAIN - Newswire Canada
Whistler's Audain Art Museum has become a renowned international gallery. Here's how they did it - Vancouver Sun
Michael James Audain - City of Vancouver
Michael Audain receives City’s highest honour for lifelong contributions to housing activism and the arts - City of Vancouver
THE MUSÉE NATIONAL DES BEAUX-ARTS DU QUÉBEC LAUNCHES THE AUDAIN CHAIR - Newswire Canada
Brian Jungen Wins 2025 Audain Prize - Artforum
Brian Jungen Receives $100,000 Audain Prize for the Visual Arts - Newswire Canada
Sculptor Brian Jungen wins prestigious Audain Prize - The Globe and Mail
Spotlight on Philanthropy: Michael Audain - gallery.ca
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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 - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Audain Foundation
- What is Audain Foundation?
- Audain Foundation is a animal welfare public foundation based in Vancouver, Canada. Supporting the visual arts and wildlife conservation in British Columbia.
- When was Audain Foundation founded?
- Audain Foundation was founded in 1997.
- Where is Audain Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Audain Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 2% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Audain Foundation trustworthy?
- Audain Foundation 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 Audain Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 878890060RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Audain Foundation's website?
- https://audainfoundation.com/
- Are donations to Audain Foundation 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.