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Community Centre 55

Human Services Toronto, Ontario BN: 118870310RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Community Centre 55

WELCOME TO COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 Heart of the Community Community Centre 55, otherwise known as Centre 55, is an agency of the City of Toronto and a registered charity serving the Beaches-East York community since 1975. We offer a variety of adult educational and recreational programs and we are a multi-site licensed child care provider

Founded
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

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. 8 similar human services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 9%
Peer average: 76%
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$0.83
ProgramC$0.09
AdministrationC$0.07
FundraisingC$0.01
OtherC$0.83

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Community Centre 55 has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • 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
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

Community Centre 55 is a registered human services nonprofit based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its registration number is 118870310RR0001. 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$3M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Community Centre 55's official registration number is 118870310RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Community Centre 55 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 human services charities in Canada is 71/100.

Community Centre 55 is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years. Its registered address is 97 Main Street, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Community Centre 55 has C$3M in annual revenue. It allocates 9% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Community Centre 55 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$3M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Centre 55. 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, Community Centre 55 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 9% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

WELCOME TO COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 Heart of the Community Community Centre 55, otherwise known as Centre 55, is an agency of the City of Toronto and a registered charity serving the Beaches-East York community since 1975. We offer a variety of adult educational and recreational programs and we are a multi-site licensed child care provider Community Centre 55 is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1975.

Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 9% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of C$3M is comparable to the peer average of C$4M.

Community Centre 55 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$1M-C$10M
9% 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 Community Centre 55 is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

CA
Carol W•••••
Vice Chair

Officers & trustees (6)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$3.2M 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 this charity 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 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 - 6 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 6 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 · 1975
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 Community Centre 55

What is Community Centre 55?
Community Centre 55 is a human services charitable organization based in Toronto, Canada. WELCOME TO COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 Heart of the Community Community Centre 55, otherwise known as Centre 55, is an agency of the City of Toronto and a registered charity serving the Beaches-East York community since 1975. We offer a variety of adult educational and recreational programs and we are a multi-site licensed child care provider
When was Community Centre 55 founded?
Community Centre 55 was founded in 1975.
Where is Community Centre 55 located?
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What is Community Centre 55's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 9% of expenses go to program services.
Is Community Centre 55 trustworthy?
Community Centre 55 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 Community Centre 55's registration number?
Registration: 118870310RR0001 (Canada).
What is Community Centre 55's website?
https://www.centre55.com
Are donations to Community Centre 55 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.