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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, […]
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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 3,812 health charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCandlelighters 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.
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 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 health charities in Canada is 71/100.
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. Its registered address is 6 Emily Court, Canada.
Based on official tax 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.
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.
No red flags have been detected for Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer. 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, Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer 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 15% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 68%). 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.
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.
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.
Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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.
Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer 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.
Candlelighters Simcoe-Parents of Children with Cancer 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).
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Officers & trustees (11)
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11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 11 officers on file
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Founding date · 1990
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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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 approximately C$100K-C$1M. 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.