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Since 1974, Beacon Community Services has created a network that promotes the well-being of individuals and families.
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Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Beacon Community Association has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 14,242 human services 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 15,009 human services 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 + methodologyBeacon Community Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its registration number is 129951174RR0001. 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$18M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Beacon Community Association's official registration number is 129951174RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Beacon Community 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 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 71/100.
Beacon Community Association is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years. Its registered address is 2723 Quadra St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Beacon Community Association has C$18M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for human services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Beacon Community Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$18M in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Beacon Community 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, Beacon Community 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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 1974, Beacon Community Services has created a network that promotes the well-being of individuals and families. Beacon Community Association is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$18M is well above the peer average of C$4M.
Beacon Community 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.
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 Beacon Community Association is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Beacon Community Association 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.
Beacon Community Association 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 (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
8 articles found
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Coastal Carolina Bancshares to merge with Beacon Holding Co. - upstate business journal
Beacon Community Services acquires Victoria assisted living facility - Victoria News
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: On the hunt for Gasparilla’s Easter Egg Traditions - Boca Beacon
Opinion: Turning Beacon Hill into a passive park can unite the community - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Beacon Annual Community Meeting postponed - Rochester Beacon
Beacon Community Services launches campaign to ‘Shine a Light on Food Security’ - CHEK News
Beacon National Network and YMCA of Virginia & Roanoke City Schools Visit CPC Beacon Community Center - Chinese-American Planning Council
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Hold the Next ‘Community Conversation’ to Seek Input on the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget at The Beacon 50+ Expo in Silver Spring on Sunday, Sept. 28 - Montgomery County, MD (.gov)
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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 - 16 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 · 16 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 · 1974
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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 Beacon Community Association
- What is Beacon Community Association?
- Beacon Community Association is a human services charitable organization based in Victoria, Canada. Since 1974, Beacon Community Services has created a network that promotes the well-being of individuals and families.
- When was Beacon Community Association founded?
- Beacon Community Association was founded in 1974.
- Where is Beacon Community Association located?
- Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Beacon Community Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Beacon Community Association trustworthy?
- Beacon Community 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 Beacon Community Association's registration number?
- Registration: 129951174RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Beacon Community Association's website?
- https://www.beaconcs.ca
- Are donations to Beacon Community 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.