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Dinosaur Research Institute

Science & Technology Calgary, AB BN 893219972RR0001 · CRA
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Dinosaur Research Institute

Dinosaur Research Institute is a science technology organization based in CALGARY, Canada. Annual revenue: $105K. Registration: 893219972RR0001.

Headquarters
Calgary, AB
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Canada
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 55

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$81,474)
94% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dinosaur Research Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Calgary, AB, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 893219972RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$105K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Dinosaur Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('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 science & technology charities in Canada is 54/100.

Dinosaur Research Institute is located in Calgary, AB, Canada. Its registered address is P.O. Box 6353, Station 'D', Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Dinosaur Research Institute has C$105K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for science & technology charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dinosaur Research Institute is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$105K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

Dinosaur Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 86%. Visit the Dinosaur Research Institute 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.

Dinosaur Research Institute is a science technology organization based in CALGARY, Canada. Annual revenue: $105K. Registration: 893219972RR0001. Dinosaur Research Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Canada.

Among science & technology charities registered in Canada: Dinosaur Research Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 is in line with the peer average of 54/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of C$105K is below the peer average of C$5M.

Dinosaur Research Institute 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$100K-C$1M
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 DINOSAUR RESEARCH INSTITUTE is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

AL
Allan Rasmuson
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

AL
Allan R•••••••
PRESIDENT
BR
Brian C•••••
Director
CA
Caleb B••••
Director
DA
Darla Z•••••••••
Director
DA
David E••••
Director
EV
Eva K••••••••
Director
GU
Guy M•••••••••
Director
KE
Kerri K••••
Director
MA
Mathieu B••••••
TREASURER
MI
Michael R•••
Director
MO
Mona T••••
Director
PH
Phillip C•••••
SECRETARY
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Hongkongers stumble upon dinosaur egg fossil - The Standard (HK)
Dec 2024
www.thestandard.com.hk
Hong Kong tourists find 6 dinosaur egg fossils on Guangdong trip - South China Morning Post
Dec 2024
www.scmp.com
Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Fukui Prefecture plans Japan’s first faculty of dinosaur studies - 朝日新聞
Apr 2023
www.asahi.com
Tyrannosaurs softies with offspring, killer instinct with prey - 朝日新聞
Sep 2021
www.asahi.com
Dinosaur egg discovered by Japan man in 1965 recognized as from new species: paper - 毎日新聞
Mar 2020
mainichi.jp
Boy finds 66-million-year-old dinosaur eggs - China Daily
Jul 2019
www.chinadaily.com.cn
Club Corner: Dinosaur Research Institute - Discovering the Past With Funds for Future Scholars - Florida Museum of Natur
Jul 2018
www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Dinosaur footprint found in Gobi desert could be among largest ever - Syracuse.com
Oct 2016
www.syracuse.com

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Sources and verification

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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
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 Dinosaur Research Institute

What is Dinosaur Research Institute?
Dinosaur Research Institute is a science & technology charitable organization based in Calgary, Canada. Dinosaur Research Institute is a science technology organization based in CALGARY, Canada. Annual revenue: $105K. Registration: 893219972RR0001.
Where is Dinosaur Research Institute located?
Headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
What is Dinosaur Research Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dinosaur Research Institute trustworthy?
Dinosaur Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Dinosaur Research Institute's registration number?
Registration: 893219972RR0001 (Canada).
Are donations to Dinosaur Research Institute 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.