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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBirken Forest Buddhist Monastery is a registered health nonprofit based in Knutsford, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its registration number is 892635483RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$613K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 health charities in Canada is 61/100.
Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery is located in Knutsford, BC, Canada. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years. Its registered address is 7000 Smith Lake Forest Srv Rd, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery has C$613K in annual revenue. It allocates 12% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for health charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery is classified as a Health organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$613K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 12% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery 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: Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 12% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of C$613K is comparable to the peer average of C$672K.
Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery 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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Filing history
2 years 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 BIRKEN FOREST BUDDHIST MONASTERY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
BIRKEN FOREST BUDDHIST MONASTERY 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.
BIRKEN FOREST BUDDHIST MONASTERY 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).
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NeutralExcerpt from Bloom: Buddhist Reflections On Serenity And Love - Buddhistdoor Global
Ajahn Sona, Off the Grid - Buddhistdoor Global
Did you know there is a Buddhist monastery near Kamloops? - Castanet Kamloops
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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery
- What is Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery?
- Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery is a health charitable organization based in Knutsford, Canada. Hospitals
- When was Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery founded?
- Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery was founded in 1994.
- Where is Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery located?
- Headquartered in Knutsford, Canada.
- What is Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 12% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery trustworthy?
- Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery's registration number?
- Registration: 892635483RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery's website?
- https://www.birken.ca
- Are donations to Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery 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.