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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBurnaby Public Library is a registered education nonprofit based in Burnaby, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 888022241RR0001. 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$19M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Burnaby 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 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 61/100.
Burnaby Public Library is located in Burnaby, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 6100 Willingdon Ave, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Burnaby Public Library has C$19M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% 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.
Burnaby 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$19M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Burnaby 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.
Burnaby 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. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the Burnaby 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: Burnaby Public Library's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$19M is well above the peer average of C$1M.
Burnaby 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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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 BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY 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.
BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY 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.
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Officers & trustees (12)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralBurnaby Public Library Will Reverse DEI Group Cuts - thetyee.ca
Burnaby Public Library Wrestles with the Costs of DEI - thetyee.ca
Thursday, June 12 edition: Burnaby plans apology for Chinese-Canadians - Burnaby Beacon
Career Chat: Burnaby Public Library - Simon Fraser University
FIRST READING: B.C. library boasts of program to explicitly reject white job applicants - National Post
Check it out: These were the top 8 reads at Burnaby libraries last year - Vancouver Is Awesome
Burnaby Public Library extends Sunday opening hours - Burnaby Beacon
Burnaby Public Library amps up teen programming in time for spring break - BCIT News Journalism Program
What does the future of Burnaby's libraries look like? Have your say - Vancouver Is Awesome
This Burnaby scholarship is fostering diversity in libraries - Vancouver Is Awesome
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- 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 - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
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Quick facts about Burnaby Public Library
- What is Burnaby Public Library?
- Burnaby Public Library is a education charitable organization based in Burnaby, Canada. Scholarships, bursaries, awards
- Where is Burnaby Public Library located?
- Headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.
- What is Burnaby Public Library's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Burnaby Public Library trustworthy?
- Burnaby 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 Burnaby Public Library's registration number?
- Registration: 888022241RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Burnaby Public Library's website?
- https://www.bpl.bc.ca
- Are donations to Burnaby 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.