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Alternatives is a community-based mental health agency located in the East End of Toronto. We provide one-to-one client counselling, case management and community supports to individuals who have significant mental health challenges. We value the knowledge and strengths of the individuals who use our services and are committed to giving choice and flexibility to the individuals
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 10% of the 3,812 health charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEast York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency is a registered health nonprofit based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 138366984RR0001. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$685K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency's official registration number is 138366984RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Canada is 71/100.
East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is 1245 Danforth Avenue, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency has C$685K in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 68% for health charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$25M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency is classified as a Health organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$685K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency. 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, East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency 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 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 68%). 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.
Alternatives is a community-based mental health agency located in the East End of Toronto. We provide one-to-one client counselling, case management and community supports to individuals who have significant mental health challenges. We value the knowledge and strengths of the individuals who use our services and are committed to giving choice and flexibility to the individuals East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency is classified as a health organization registered in Canada.
Among health charities registered in Canada: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 68%. Its annual revenue of C$685K is below the peer average of C$25M.
East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency 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 East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency 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.
East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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4 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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 4 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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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency
- What is East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency?
- East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency is a health charitable organization based in Toronto, Canada. Alternatives is a community-based mental health agency located in the East End of Toronto. We provide one-to-one client counselling, case management and community supports to individuals who have significant mental health challenges. We value the knowledge and strengths of the individuals who use our services and are committed to giving choice and flexibility to the individuals
- Where is East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency located?
- Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- What is East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency trustworthy?
- East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency's registration number?
- Registration: 138366984RR0001 (Canada).
- What is East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency's website?
- https://alternativestoronto.org
- Are donations to East York Mental Health Counselling Services Agency 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.