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A thriving hub for artists and art instruction, Dundas Valley School of Art is an independent not-for-profit art school, serving the Hamilton region since 1964.
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· vs. 8 similar community development in CanadaConcerns
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Dundas Valley School of Art with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- Established in 1964, it predates 81% of the community development charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 83% of the 12,007 community development charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 13,007 community development charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- a website
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- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDundas Valley School of Art is a registered community development nonprofit based in Dundas, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its registration number is 118889484RR0001. 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. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dundas Valley School of Art's official registration number is 118889484RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Dundas Valley School of Art 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. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Canada is 71/100.
Dundas Valley School of Art is located in Dundas, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years. Its registered address is 21 Ogilvie St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Dundas Valley School of Art has C$3M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for community development charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dundas Valley School of Art is classified as a Community Development 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 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dundas Valley School of Art. 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, Dundas Valley School of Art 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
A thriving hub for artists and art instruction, Dundas Valley School of Art is an independent not-for-profit art school, serving the Hamilton region since 1964. Dundas Valley School of Art is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1964.
Among community development charities registered in Canada: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of C$3M is comparable to the peer average of C$4M.
Dundas Valley School of Art 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Canadian donations are deductible if Dundas Valley School of Art is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Dundas Valley School of Art is registered in Canada. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Dundas Valley School of Art is registered in Canada. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 16 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1964
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Dundas Valley School of Art
- What is Dundas Valley School of Art?
- Dundas Valley School of Art is a community development charitable organization based in Dundas, Canada. A thriving hub for artists and art instruction, Dundas Valley School of Art is an independent not-for-profit art school, serving the Hamilton region since 1964.
- When was Dundas Valley School of Art founded?
- Dundas Valley School of Art was founded in 1964.
- Where is Dundas Valley School of Art located?
- Headquartered in Dundas, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Dundas Valley School of Art's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dundas Valley School of Art trustworthy?
- Dundas Valley School of Art 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 Dundas Valley School of Art's registration number?
- Registration: 118889484RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Dundas Valley School of Art's website?
- https://www.dvsa.ca
- Are donations to Dundas Valley School of Art 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.