Canada Council for the Arts
The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada's national arm's length arts funding agency. Activities are: Grants (funding to individual professional artists & arts organizations); Endowments & Prizes …
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Visit www.canadacouncil.caAbout Canada Council for the Arts
The Canada Council is Canada’s public arts funder. Learn more about our grants, services, prizes and payments
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The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada's national arm's length arts funding agency. Activities are: Grants (funding to individual professional artists & arts organizations); Endowments & Prizes (fellowships & prizes to some 200 artists and scholars); Research; communications & arts promotion
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCanada Council for the Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Canada, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 986000843. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $288M in annual revenue. 105 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Canada Council for the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Canada Council for the Arts is located in Canada, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years. Its registered address is Ottawa Ontario K1P 5V8, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Canada Council for the Arts has $288M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Canada Council for the Arts is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $288M in annual revenue. The organization has 105 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Canada Council for the Arts. 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.
Canada Council for the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Canada Council for the Arts 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.
The Canada Council is Canada’s public arts funder. Learn more about our grants, services, prizes and payments Canada Council for the Arts is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Canada Council for the Arts's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $288M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Canada Council for the Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Canada Council for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 986000843, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS is registered in United States. 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.
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Officers & trustees (25)
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PositiveSymphony NB gets stellar review, funding boost from Canada Council - CBC
Jennifer Clapp awarded the Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prize - University of Waterloo
THE SCOOP | Canada Council For The Arts Jean-Marie Beaudet Award & Virginia Parker Prize Winners Announced - ludwig-van.com
THE SCOOP | Canada Council For The Arts Announces 2023 Musical Instrument Bank Competition Winners - ludwig-van.com
Arts funding system narrows our imagination and leaves artists feeling helpless - CBC
First Nations dancer Margaret Grenier awarded Canada Council arts prize - Vancouver Sun
FEATURE | In Search Of A Musical Instrument Bank That Won’t Break The Bank - ludwig-van.com
Canada Council for the Arts reviews Soulpepper funding following Albert Schultz allegations - The Globe and Mail
Canada Council for the Arts confronts cultural appropriation in 'post-Truth and Reconciliation era' - CBC
Art Talk with Simon Brault of Canada Council for the Arts - National Endowment for the Arts (.gov)
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 105 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Canada Council for the Arts
- What is Canada Council for the Arts?
- Canada Council for the Arts is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Canada, United States. The Canada Council is Canada’s public arts funder. Learn more about our grants, services, prizes and payments
- When was Canada Council for the Arts founded?
- Canada Council for the Arts was founded in 1957.
- Who leads Canada Council for the Arts?
- Leah Eronat serves as Director.
- Where is Canada Council for the Arts located?
- Headquartered in Canada, United States.
- What is Canada Council for the Arts's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Canada Council for the Arts trustworthy?
- Canada Council for the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Canada Council for the Arts's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 986000843.
- What is Canada Council for the Arts's website?
- http://www.canadacouncil.ca