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Chisholm Services for Children providing care for children and supportive child and youth care services, literacy skills and caregiver / parent support.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Chisholm Services for Children has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- Established in 1890, it is among the oldest human services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 15,009 human services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChisholm Services for Children is a registered human services nonprofit based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1890 and has been operating for 136 years. Its registration number is 860032945RR0001. 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$2M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Chisholm Services for Children's official registration number is 860032945RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Chisholm Services for Children 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. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 71/100.
Chisholm Services for Children is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The organization was established in 1890 and has been active for 136 years. Its registered address is 5724 South Street, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Chisholm Services for Children has C$2M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for human services charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chisholm Services for Children is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chisholm Services for Children. 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, Chisholm Services for Children 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 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Chisholm Services for Children providing care for children and supportive child and youth care services, literacy skills and caregiver / parent support. Chisholm Services for Children is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1890.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of C$2M is comparable to the peer average of C$4M.
Chisholm Services for Children 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Canadian donations are deductible if Chisholm Services for Children is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Chisholm Services for Children 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.
Chisholm Services for Children 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.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 10 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1890
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chisholm Services for Children
- What is Chisholm Services for Children?
- Chisholm Services for Children is a human services charitable organization based in Halifax, Canada. Chisholm Services for Children providing care for children and supportive child and youth care services, literacy skills and caregiver / parent support.
- When was Chisholm Services for Children founded?
- Chisholm Services for Children was founded in 1890.
- Where is Chisholm Services for Children located?
- Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- What is Chisholm Services for Children's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chisholm Services for Children trustworthy?
- Chisholm Services for Children 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 Chisholm Services for Children's registration number?
- Registration: 860032945RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Chisholm Services for Children's website?
- https://chisholm4children.ca/
- Are donations to Chisholm Services for Children 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.