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Deafblind Ontario Services

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Deafblind Ontario Services

Housing

Headquarters
Newmarket, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar human services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 61

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.94
Program expensesC$0.94 (C$21.4 million)
94% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Deafblind Ontario Services is a registered human services nonprofit based in Newmarket, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 131834319RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$23M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Deafblind Ontario Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 61/100.

Deafblind Ontario Services is located in Newmarket, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 15 - 17665 Leslie St, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Deafblind Ontario Services has C$23M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for human services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deafblind Ontario Services is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$23M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Deafblind Ontario Services. 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.

Deafblind Ontario Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Deafblind Ontario Services 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.

Among human services charities registered in Canada: Deafblind Ontario Services's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$23M is well above the peer average of C$4M.

Deafblind Ontario Services 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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Annual revenue
C$10M-C$100M
94% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if DEAFBLIND ONTARIO SERVICES is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

DO
Donald Spink
Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

DO
Donald S••••
Director
EM
Emma L••••••
Director
GR
Greg P••••
Director
JO
John H•••••
VICE-CHAIR
KA
Katherine C•••••••
Director
KA
Kathleen P•••••
Director
KE
Kelly O••••••
Director
LI
Linda L••••••
Director
LI
Lise G•••••
CHAIR
RA
Raymond C••••
Director
RI
Richard B••••••
Director
TI
Tiffany B•••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

WATSON, Scott Kyle - Sudbury News
Oct 2025
www.sudbury.com
Shannon Mitchell Obituary May 25, 2025 - Basic Funerals and Cremation Choices
Jun 2025
www.basicfunerals.ca
Yarn bombing installations in Newmarket mark Deafblind Awareness Month - NewmarketToday.ca
Jun 2025
www.newmarkettoday.ca
Why this organization is 'yarn bombing' Sudbury with these colourful stop sign-size coins - CBC
Jun 2025
www.cbc.ca
'Eager to learn': Why is an Innisfil library branch wrapped in yarn? - Innisfil News
Jun 2024
www.innisfiltoday.ca
Form filed
C$23.0M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$23.0M revenue
FY2023
CRA
International Week of Deaf People Addresses Inclusion Through American Sign Language - PtboCanada
Sep 2022
www.ptbocanada.com
DeafBlind Ontario challenges misconceptions about deafblindness - NewmarketToday.ca
May 2022
www.newmarkettoday.ca
Deafblind organization helps foster communication through sense of touch - OrilliaMatters.com
Feb 2022
www.orilliamatters.com
Sudbury twins enjoy holiday with help from deafblind services - Sudbury Star
Jan 2022
www.thesudburystar.com
Summer job at DeafBlind Ontario boosts Newmarket law student's career goals - NewmarketToday.ca
Aug 2021
www.newmarkettoday.ca

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Peer charities

Other human services in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Deafblind Ontario Services This page 61 C$23.0 million 94%
Coast Foundation Society (1974) 64 C$53.6 million 90%
Communitas Supportive Care Society 61 C$30.7 million 90%
Beit Halochem Canada /aid to Disabled Veterans of … 61 C$12.1 million 92%
M'Akola Housing Society 61 C$31.0 million 81%
Main Street Project INC. 61 C$12.7 million 100%
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region 61 C$14.0 million 97%
M.o.s.a.i.c. Multi-Lingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities 61 C$40.2 million 90%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Deafblind Ontario Services

What is Deafblind Ontario Services?
Deafblind Ontario Services is a human services charitable organization based in Newmarket, Canada. Housing
Where is Deafblind Ontario Services located?
Headquartered in Newmarket, Canada.
What is Deafblind Ontario Services's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Deafblind Ontario Services trustworthy?
Deafblind Ontario Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Deafblind Ontario Services's registration number?
Registration: 131834319RR0001 (Canada).
What is Deafblind Ontario Services's website?
https://www.deafblindontario.com
Are donations to Deafblind Ontario Services 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.