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Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Hospitals

Headquarters
Guelph, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Canada
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 61

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$1.00
Program expensesC$1.00 (C$51,804)
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre is a registered health nonprofit based in Guelph, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 814679429RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$68K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Canada is 60/100.

Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre is located in Guelph, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 203 - 143 Wyndham St N, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre has C$68K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for health charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$672K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre is classified as a Health organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$68K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among health charities registered in Canada: Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 60/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of C$68K is below the peer average of C$672K.

Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre 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.

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

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if AVALOKITESHVARA KADAMPA BUDDHIST CENTRE is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

EL
Elaine Huth
Administrative Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

EL
Elaine H•••
Administrative Director
JA
Janice K•••
TREASURER
JE
Jelena B•••••
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
KI
Kimberly L••••••
Director
LE
Leanne C•••••
RESIDENT TEACHER
RO
Roger C•••••
Director
TA
Tanya M•••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Buddhist centre helping local residents relax and meditate - Halton Hills News
Oct 2022
www.haltonhillstoday.ca

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Peer charities

Other health in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre This page 59 C$68,135 100%
Guru Darbar Society 61 C$15,949 100%
International Bodhisattva Sangha of Canada 61 C$2,220 100%
Universal Joy Centre 61 C$46,078 90%
North American Sikh League Charitable Foundation 61 C$12,020 98%
Maha Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Association 61 C$68,785 88%
Akal Academy Society 61 C$56,184 100%
Sirimangalo International Buddhist Meditation Society INC. 59 C$70,465 100%
Edmonton Myanmar Theravada Buddhist Monastery 59 C$44,444 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

What is Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre?
Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre is a health charitable organization based in Guelph, Canada. Hospitals
Where is Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre located?
Headquartered in Guelph, Canada.
What is Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre trustworthy?
Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre's registration number?
Registration: 814679429RR0001 (Canada).
What is Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre's website?
https://www.akbc.ca
Are donations to Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre 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.