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Children First Canada is a youth development organization based in CALGARY, Canada. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. Registration: 799202528RR0001.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChildren First Canada is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Calgary, AB, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 799202528RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$1M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Children First Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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 50 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in Canada is 53/100.
Children First Canada is located in Calgary, AB, Canada. Its registered address is PO Box 15003 Rpo Aspenwoods, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Children First Canada has C$1M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 52% for youth development charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Children First Canada is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
Children First Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 79% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 52%. Visit the Children First Canada 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.
Children First Canada is a youth development organization based in CALGARY, Canada. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. Registration: 799202528RR0001. Children First Canada is classified as a youth development organization registered in Canada.
Among youth development charities registered in Canada: Children First Canada's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 is in line with the peer average of 53/100. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 52%. Its annual revenue of C$1M is comparable to the peer average of C$1M.
Children First Canada 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 CHILDREN FIRST CANADA is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
CHILDREN FIRST CANADA 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.
CHILDREN FIRST CANADA 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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NeutralAmy Hamm: Online safety is parents' responsibility — not government's - MSN
Parents who don't allow kids to have smartphones say social media ban would ease their minds - Castanet
Canadian Parents Want Tougher Rules To Protect Kids Online - Today's Parent
Families say time is up when it comes to children and online safety - CP24
AI minister meets with group pressing for online safety, after advocate said he initially 'declined' meeting - National Post
Parents rallying on Parliament Hill, pushing for online harms legislation after years of inaction - CityNews Vancouver
Parents and children rally for Parliament to retable online harms bill with focus on safety - The Globe and Mail
Child advocates call for online harms bill covering AI chatbots, gaming - Sudbury News
Alberta teens, advocate support social media ban, want more urgency from Ottawa - CBC
Best Children’s Charities in Canada: Where to Donate - GoFundMe
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- Registration and legal identity
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
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- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Children First Canada
- What is Children First Canada?
- Children First Canada is a youth development charitable organization based in Calgary, Canada. Children First Canada is a youth development organization based in CALGARY, Canada. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. Registration: 799202528RR0001.
- Where is Children First Canada located?
- Headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
- What is Children First Canada's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Children First Canada trustworthy?
- Children First Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 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 Children First Canada's registration number?
- Registration: 799202528RR0001 (Canada).
- Are donations to Children First Canada 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.