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Education Vancouver, British Columbia BN: 118889187RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Dunbar Community Centre Association

The Dunbar Community Centre Association presents Community Programs in Vancouver BC. Visit us and download this season’s Recreation Guide!

Founded
Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia
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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Canada
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 75%
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$0.85
C$0.15
ProgramC$0.85
AdministrationC$0.15
85% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dunbar Community Centre Association has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar 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 8,619 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

Dunbar Community Centre Association is a registered education nonprofit based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its registration number is 118889187RR0001. 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$990K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dunbar Community Centre Association's official registration number is 118889187RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Dunbar Community Centre Association 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 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.

Dunbar Community Centre Association is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years. Its registered address is 4747 Dunbar Street, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Dunbar Community Centre Association has C$990K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% 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.

Dunbar Community Centre Association is classified as an Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$990K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dunbar Community Centre Association. 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, Dunbar Community Centre Association 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 75%). 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.

The Dunbar Community Centre Association presents Community Programs in Vancouver BC. Visit us and download this season’s Recreation Guide! Dunbar Community Centre Association is classified as an education organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1958.

Among education charities registered in Canada: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$990K is below the peer average of C$10M.

Dunbar Community Centre Association 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$100K-C$1M
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 Dunbar Community Centre Association 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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Officers & trustees (7)

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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

Vancouver mayor proposes eight new community centres and pools for four-year capital plan - Daily Hive
Apr 2026
dailyhive.com
Form filed
C$1.0M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
Vancouver park board identifies 11 community centres to be demolished, replaced over 30 years - Vancouver Is Awesome
Apr 2022
www.vancouverisawesome.com
Vancouver community centres in urgent need of repairs, seismic upgrades - CityNews Vancouver
Apr 2022
vancouver.citynews.ca
Decades-long repair waits: 11 community centres in Vancouver in poor condition - Daily Hive
Apr 2022
dailyhive.com
Dunbar residents groups cite pedestrian safety in B-Line bus plan - Vancouver Sun
Jun 2019
vancouversun.com
Opinion: Vancouver parks board-community centres deal brings benefits - Vancouver Sun
Sep 2017
vancouversun.com
Closure of photo darkroom at Dunbar Community Centre an 'end of an era' - Vancouver Sun
Dec 2016
vancouversun.com
Dunbar darkroom will shutter on Vancouver photographers - Vancouver Is Awesome
Dec 2016
www.vancouverisawesome.com
Vancouver photographer fights to keep lights on at Dunbar dark room - Vancouver Is Awesome
Nov 2016
www.vancouverisawesome.com
Dunbar-Southlands: Church basement hosts holy rollers - Vancouver Is Awesome
Aug 2013
www.vancouverisawesome.com

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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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 7 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 · 1958
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 Dunbar Community Centre Association

What is Dunbar Community Centre Association?
Dunbar Community Centre Association is a education charitable organization based in Vancouver, Canada. The Dunbar Community Centre Association presents Community Programs in Vancouver BC. Visit us and download this season’s Recreation Guide!
When was Dunbar Community Centre Association founded?
Dunbar Community Centre Association was founded in 1958.
Where is Dunbar Community Centre Association located?
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What is Dunbar Community Centre Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dunbar Community Centre Association trustworthy?
Dunbar Community Centre Association 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 Dunbar Community Centre Association's registration number?
Registration: 118889187RR0001 (Canada).
What is Dunbar Community Centre Association's website?
https://dunbarcentre.ca
Are donations to Dunbar Community Centre Association 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.