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Burlington Public Library

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Burlington Public Library

Scholarships, bursaries, awards

Headquarters
Burlington, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar education in Canada
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 89%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
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$0.87
Program expensesC$0.87 (C$11.4 million)
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Burlington Public Library is a registered education nonprofit based in Burlington, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 130692874RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$13M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Burlington Public Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 61/100.

Burlington Public Library is located in Burlington, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 2331 New Street, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Burlington Public Library has C$13M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Burlington Public Library is classified as a Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$13M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Burlington Public Library. 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.

Burlington Public Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the Burlington Public Library 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 education charities registered in Canada: Burlington Public Library's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$13M is well above the peer average of C$1M.

Burlington Public Library 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$10M-C$100M
87% 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 BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

AK
Akindayomi Odedeyi
Director

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AK
Akindayomi O••••••
Director
AS
Ashley C••••••
Director
JA
Jason M••••••••
Vice Chair of Library Board
JE
Jennifer T••••••••
Chair of Library Board
LI
Lindsay Z••••
Director
LI
Lisa K•••••
Director
LI
Lita B•••••
Secretary of Library Board
SH
Shayne L••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Brock connects with Burlington community at Bateman opening celebration – The Brock News - Brock University
May 2026
brocku.ca
3 Burlington library branches to temporarily close for renos — dates now set for 2 of them, starting in June - Inside Ha
Apr 2026
www.insidehalton.com
Students pack Burlington Public Library for fast-paced Battle of the Books tournament - BurlingtonToday.com
Apr 2026
www.burlingtontoday.com
Write Here Write Now returns with theme ‘Beyond the Open Door’ - BurlingtonToday.com
Apr 2026
www.burlingtontoday.com
A 530-Year-Old Manuscript Is on Display at Burlington’s Public Library - Seven Days Vermont
Apr 2026
www.sevendaysvt.com
Give your craft materials a second life with Burlington Public Library - BurlingtonToday.com
Mar 2026
www.burlingtontoday.com
Burlington Public Library central branch roof project could cause temporary closure - Inside Halton
Mar 2026
www.insidehalton.com
Some fine art on the 2026 Library Bookmarks: Vote for your Favourite - Burlington Gazette
Mar 2026
burlingtongazette.ca
Enjoy March Break with the Burlington Public Library - BurlingtonToday.com
Feb 2026
www.burlingtontoday.com
All Burlington Public Library branches closed as snowstorm hits region - BurlingtonToday.com
Jan 2026
www.burlingtontoday.com
Form filed
C$12.8M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$12.8M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other education in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Burlington Public Library This page 61 C$12.8 million 87%
Ymca of Owen Sound Grey Bruce 61 C$13.5 million 91%
Chalice (Canada) 61 C$34.7 million 89%
Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association 61 C$12.9 million 85%
Sim Canada 61 C$13.9 million 90%

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 - 8 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 Burlington Public Library

What is Burlington Public Library?
Burlington Public Library is a education charitable organization based in Burlington, Canada. Scholarships, bursaries, awards
Where is Burlington Public Library located?
Headquartered in Burlington, Canada.
What is Burlington Public Library's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Burlington Public Library trustworthy?
Burlington Public Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Burlington Public Library's registration number?
Registration: 130692874RR0001 (Canada).
What is Burlington Public Library's website?
https://www.bpl.on.ca
Are donations to Burlington Public Library 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.