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Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development.
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· vs. 4 similar community development in CanadaConcerns
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Board of Governors of the Banff Centre has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- Established in 1933, it predates 92% of the community development charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 12,007 community development charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 13,007 community development charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBoard of Governors of the Banff Centre is a registered community development nonprofit based in Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1933 and has been operating for 93 years. Its registration number is 119214955RR0001. 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$47M in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Board of Governors of the Banff Centre's official registration number is 119214955RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Board of Governors of the Banff Centre 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 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Canada is 71/100.
Board of Governors of the Banff Centre is located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The organization was established in 1933 and has been active for 93 years. Its registered address is PO Box 1020 Station 18, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Board of Governors of the Banff Centre has C$47M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 47% for community development 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.
Board of Governors of the Banff Centre is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$47M in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Board of Governors of the Banff Centre. 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, Board of Governors of the Banff Centre 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 47%). 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.
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. Board of Governors of the Banff Centre is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1933.
Among community development charities registered in Canada: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 47%. Its annual revenue of C$47M is well above the peer average of C$4M.
Board of Governors of the Banff 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.
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 Board of Governors of the Banff Centre is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Board of Governors of the Banff Centre 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.
Board of Governors of the Banff Centre 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (20)
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20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 20 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 · 1933
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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 Board of Governors of the Banff Centre
- What is Board of Governors of the Banff Centre?
- Board of Governors of the Banff Centre is a community development charitable organization based in Banff, Canada. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development.
- When was Board of Governors of the Banff Centre founded?
- Board of Governors of the Banff Centre was founded in 1933.
- Where is Board of Governors of the Banff Centre located?
- Headquartered in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
- What is Board of Governors of the Banff Centre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Board of Governors of the Banff Centre trustworthy?
- Board of Governors of the Banff Centre 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 Board of Governors of the Banff Centre's registration number?
- Registration: 119214955RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Board of Governors of the Banff Centre's website?
- https://www.banffcentre.ca
- Are donations to Board of Governors of the Banff 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.