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Douglas College

Religion New Westminster, British Columbia BN: 118887579RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Douglas College

Located in greater Vancouver, Douglas College is one of the largest public colleges in BC, Canada. Founded in 1970, the college serves some 14,000 credit students, 9,000 continuing education students and 1,400 international students each year.

Founded
Headquarters
New Westminster, British Columbia
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
very-large

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. 4 similar religion in Canada
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 89%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
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$0.76
C$0.18
ProgramC$0.76
AdministrationC$0.18
FundraisingC$0.00
Grants to other charitiesC$0.01
OtherC$0.06
76% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Douglas College with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 7,530 religion charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 8,105 religion 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
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Douglas College is a registered religion nonprofit based in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its registration number is 118887579RR0001. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$197M in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Douglas College's official registration number is 118887579RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Douglas College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.

Douglas College is located in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years. Its registered address is P.O. Box 2503, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Douglas College has C$197M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Douglas College is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has C$197M in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Douglas College. 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, Douglas College 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

Located in greater Vancouver, Douglas College is one of the largest public colleges in BC, Canada. Founded in 1970, the college serves some 14,000 credit students, 9,000 continuing education students and 1,400 international students each year. Douglas College is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1970.

Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$197M is well above the peer average of C$8M.

Douglas College 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$100M-C$1B
76% 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 Douglas College is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Adel G••••
Board Member

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Caleb Douglas' college position coach reveals what makes him a potential star - Phin Phanatic
Jul 2026
phinphanatic.com
Carly Struve - Douglas College EYA 2016 Marvel's Wolverine (kSuOra2UBN) - Mshale
Jun 2026
mshale.com
Carly Struve - Douglas College EYA 2016 Modena - Juve Stabia (ToWQJyLlhi) - Fathom Journal
Jun 2026
fathomjournal.org
Douglas College Entrance Scholarship 2026 in Canada for International Students - edugist.org
Jun 2026
edugist.org
WATCH: New Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas highlights from Texas Tech - Dolphins Wire
Apr 2026
dolphinswire.usatoday.com
Yavapai Baseball Dominates Douglas College with 14-1 Victory - Signals AZ
Feb 2026
www.signalsaz.com
Global video game hackathon returns to Douglas College in New Westminster - Freshet News
Jan 2026
www.freshetnews.ca
Roads closed around New Westminster courthouse, Douglas College evacuated - Global News
Jan 2025
globalnews.ca
Douglas College - Macleans.ca
Aug 2024
macleans.ca
New SFU and Douglas College Partnership Creates Pathway for Future Inclusive Educators - Simon Fraser University
Aug 2024
www.sfu.ca
Form filed
C$196.5M 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 8,619
Religion this charity 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 - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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 · 19 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 · 1970
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 Douglas College

What is Douglas College?
Douglas College is a religion charitable organization based in New Westminster, Canada. Located in greater Vancouver, Douglas College is one of the largest public colleges in BC, Canada. Founded in 1970, the college serves some 14,000 credit students, 9,000 continuing education students and 1,400 international students each year.
When was Douglas College founded?
Douglas College was founded in 1970.
Where is Douglas College located?
Headquartered in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.
What is Douglas College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100M-C$1B. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is Douglas College trustworthy?
Douglas College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Douglas College's registration number?
Registration: 118887579RR0001 (Canada).
What is Douglas College's website?
https://www.douglascollege.ca
Are donations to Douglas College 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.