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Calgary Ostomy Society

Arts & Culture Calgary, Alberta BN: 119218071RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Calgary Ostomy Society

Since 1968, the Calgary Ostomy Society has been dedicated to helping people with an ostomy or J-pouch. By fostering a community of support, education, and awareness, we have enabled countless individuals to live life to the fullest!

Founded
Headquarters
Calgary, Alberta
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar arts & culture in Canada
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 57%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 70

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.57
C$0.31
ProgramC$0.57
AdministrationC$0.06
Grants to other charitiesC$0.31
UnallocatedC$0.06

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Calgary Ostomy Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • Established in 1968, it predates 78% of the arts & culture charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 5,872 arts & culture charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Calgary Ostomy Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its registration number is 119218071RR0001. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$7K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Calgary Ostomy Society's official registration number is 119218071RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Calgary Ostomy Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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 arts & culture charities in Canada is 70/100.

Calgary Ostomy Society is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years. Its registered address is PO Box 30365 Rpo Chinook, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Calgary Ostomy Society has C$7K in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 57% for arts & culture charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Calgary Ostomy Society is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$7K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Calgary Ostomy Society. 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, Calgary Ostomy Society 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 57% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 57%). 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 1968, the Calgary Ostomy Society has been dedicated to helping people with an ostomy or J-pouch. By fostering a community of support, education, and awareness, we have enabled countless individuals to live life to the fullest! Calgary Ostomy Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1968.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Canada: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 57%. Its annual revenue of C$7K is below the peer average of C$8M.

Calgary Ostomy Society 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.

Annual revenue
Under C$10K
57% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if Calgary Ostomy Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Deanna D••••••••
Vice President

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
C$0.0M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture this charity 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 5 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1968
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Calgary Ostomy Society

What is Calgary Ostomy Society?
Calgary Ostomy Society is a arts & culture charitable organization based in Calgary, Canada. Since 1968, the Calgary Ostomy Society has been dedicated to helping people with an ostomy or J-pouch. By fostering a community of support, education, and awareness, we have enabled countless individuals to live life to the fullest!
When was Calgary Ostomy Society founded?
Calgary Ostomy Society was founded in 1968.
Where is Calgary Ostomy Society located?
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What is Calgary Ostomy Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately Under C$10K. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is Calgary Ostomy Society trustworthy?
Calgary Ostomy Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Calgary Ostomy Society's registration number?
Registration: 119218071RR0001 (Canada).
What is Calgary Ostomy Society's website?
https://www.calgaryostomysociety.com
Are donations to Calgary Ostomy Society 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.