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Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation

Education Coldwater, Ontario BN: 888558467RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation

Discover Coldwater Mill, a historic landmark in Ontario since 1833, offering community events and dining in a beautiful natural setting.

Founded
Headquarters
Coldwater, Ontario
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar education in Canada
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 70%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.85
ProgramC$0.85
AdministrationC$0.08
FundraisingC$0.07
85% to programs beats the peer average (70%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • Established in 1833, it is among the oldest education charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 8,619 education 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
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Coldwater, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1833 and has been operating for 193 years. Its registration number is 888558467RR0001. 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$66K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation's official registration number is 888558467RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation 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 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 71/100.

Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation is located in Coldwater, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1833 and has been active for 193 years. Its registered address is PO Box 747, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation has C$66K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 70% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$10M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$66K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation. 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, Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 70%). 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.

Discover Coldwater Mill, a historic landmark in Ontario since 1833, offering community events and dining in a beautiful natural setting. Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1833.

Among education charities registered in Canada: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 70%. Its annual revenue of C$66K is below the peer average of C$10M.

Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation 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.

Annual revenue
C$10K-C$100K
85% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

DA
Daina G••••••••
Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education this charity 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

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 - 12 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 12 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1833
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation

What is Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation?
Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation is a education charitable organization based in Coldwater, Canada. Discover Coldwater Mill, a historic landmark in Ontario since 1833, offering community events and dining in a beautiful natural setting.
When was Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation founded?
Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation was founded in 1833.
Where is Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation located?
Headquartered in Coldwater, Ontario, Canada.
What is Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation trustworthy?
Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation 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 Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 888558467RR0001 (Canada).
What is Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation's website?
https://coldwatermill.com
Are donations to Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation 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.