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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyElephant Thoughts Educational Outreach is a registered religion nonprofit based in Durham, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 852139336RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$6M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 61/100.
Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach is located in Durham, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 233639 Concession 2 Wgr, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach has C$6M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$6M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach. 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.
Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach 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.
Among religion charities registered in Canada: Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$6M is below the peer average of C$14M.
Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach 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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Filing history
2 years 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 ELEPHANT THOUGHTS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
ELEPHANT THOUGHTS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH 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.
ELEPHANT THOUGHTS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH 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.
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Officers & trustees (9)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralWe approach "giving back" differently – Ecclesiastical president - Insurance Business
Elephant Thoughts expands programming and grows with help of Trillium grants - Owen Sound Sun Times
Heather Johnston joins Law Foundation of Ontario's board of trustees - Law Times News
Collingwood Youth Centre opening doors and hearts to address food insecurity - CollingwoodToday.ca
Librarian turns page as new chair of Elephant Thoughts board - CollingwoodToday.ca
Elephant Thoughts taking big steps forward this year - CollingwoodToday.ca
Village Foundation delivers grants to three Collingwood charities - CollingwoodToday.ca
Program pairs chefs with students for workforce training - CollingwoodToday.ca
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- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach
- What is Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach?
- Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach is a religion charitable organization based in Durham, Canada. Places of worship
- Where is Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach located?
- Headquartered in Durham, Canada.
- What is Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach trustworthy?
- Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach's registration number?
- Registration: 852139336RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach's website?
- https://elephantthoughts.com
- Are donations to Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach 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.