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Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer

Barrie, Ontario · Canada BN 856292867RR0001 (CRA) Health
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69 / 100
Integrity score
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About

LIGHTING THE WAY FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER Donate Get Involved 2025 Golden gala tickets About Us Candlelighters Simcoe is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization with a mandate to provide support services to families impacted by childhood cancer in Simcoe County and the surrounding area. Our programs are designed to address the complex emotional, academic, […]

Focus & reach

Category
Causes
Cancer

Verification & registration

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CRA
Government register · 856292867RR0001
On record

Integrity assessment

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 24/30
No financial documents found on website 0
Financial filing on record +8
Revenue figure disclosed +6
Spending figure disclosed +6
Detailed financial breakdown disclosed +4
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 8/10
Website +3
Email +3
No phone on file 0
Physical address +2
Data Recency 5/20
Updated within 3 years +5
Newer data needed for full score 0
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Financials

CRA (Canada)
Annual revenue
C$142,740
Reporting year
2023
To programmes
15%
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Leadership at a glance

Official filings
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Adam M••••••••
Director
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Allan J••••••••
Director
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Amanda K••••••••
Parent Liason
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Angela S••••••••
Director
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GiveRadar Analysis

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 3,809 health 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

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-09-07. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Annual revenue
C$142,740
15% to programs. Figures from CRA (Canada).
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Filing history

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

Years on record: 2023.
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Tax-deductible

Canadian donations are deductible if Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership & board

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11 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.

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No red flags detected

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CRA registration revocation None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

Timeline

From official filings

Key dates from this charity's official filings, newest first.

FY2023
Form filed
C$0.1M revenue, CRA (Canada)

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Where it ranks

#45 of 3,809 health charities in Canada on integrity score

69/100 puts it in the top 2% of the cohort, tied with 70 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.

Integrity score69/100
#45 of 3,809 tie
health charities in Canada
Contact completeness8/10
#463 of 3,809 tie
health charities in Canada
Profile completeness73%
#1 of 3,809 tie
health charities in Canada
Independent sources5 sources
#582 of 3,809 tie
health charities in Canada
Agefounded 1990
#99 of 206 tie
health charities in Canada
Revenue size$100K to $1M
#1,060 of 3,576 tie
health charities in Canada

Bars show the share of the cohort this charity outranks. Ranks describe how much is publicly disclosed, not how good the charity is.

How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar health charities in Canada.

Program spending Behind peer average
This charity
15% Peer average
68%
Integrity Assessment Behind peer average
This charity
69 Peer average
71

Cause areas in Canada

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Human Services
15,003
Community Development
13,007
Education
8,616
Religion
8,105
Arts & Culture
5,872
Health
3,809
Social Services
2,628
Youth Development
752
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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 · 11 disclosed in the public registry.

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Financial data
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Government registration
Official website
Headquarters address
Direct contact
Tax-deductibility
Founding date
Executive pay
Mission statement
Programs & activities

Data freshness

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Last updated
August 4, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
August 4, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Latest financials
Financial year 2023
Most recent filing on record
Profile completeness
75%
Data points we track that are filled in

Methodology

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer

Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer is a registered health nonprofit based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its registration number is 856292867RR0001. 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$143K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Based on official filings, Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer has C$143K in annual revenue. It allocates 15% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 68% for health charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$25M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

LIGHTING THE WAY FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER Donate Get Involved 2025 Golden gala tickets About Us Candlelighters Simcoe is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization with a mandate to provide support services to families impacted by childhood cancer in Simcoe County and the surrounding area. Our programs are designed to address the complex emotional, academic, […] Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer is classified as a health organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1990.

Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer is classified as a Health organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$143K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer's official registration number is 856292867RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer is located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Among health charities registered in Canada: It allocates 15% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 68%. Its annual revenue of C$143K is below the peer average of C$25M.

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Quick facts about Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer

What is Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer?
Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer is a health charitable organization based in Barrie, Canada. LIGHTING THE WAY FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER Donate Get Involved 2025 Golden gala tickets About Us Candlelighters Simcoe is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization with a mandate to provide support services to families impacted by childhood cancer in Simcoe County and the surrounding area. Our programs are designed to address the complex emotional, academic, […]
When was Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer founded?
Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer was founded in 1990.
Where is Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer located?
Headquartered in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
What is Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is C$142,740. 15% of expenses go to program services.
Is Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer trustworthy?
Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer 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 Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer's registration number?
Registration: 856292867RR0001 (Canada).
What is Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer's website?
https://www.candlelighterssimcoe.ca
Are donations to Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer 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.