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Friends of Beacon supports, through prayer and finances, those who serve at Beacon Bible Camp, believing that taking care of their needs will allow them to excel in all that God does through them at camp.
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Friends of Beacon Ministries has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- Its integrity score of 69 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
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of Beacon Ministries is a registered education nonprofit based in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 895099117RR0001. 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$152K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of Beacon Ministries's official registration number is 895099117RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Friends of Beacon Ministries 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 71/100.
Friends of Beacon Ministries is located in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is PO Box 361 Stn Main, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of Beacon Ministries has C$152K in annual revenue. 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.
Friends of Beacon Ministries is classified as an Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$152K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of Beacon Ministries. 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, Friends of Beacon Ministries 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). 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.
Friends of Beacon supports, through prayer and finances, those who serve at Beacon Bible Camp, believing that taking care of their needs will allow them to excel in all that God does through them at camp. Friends of Beacon Ministries is classified as an education organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among education charities registered in Canada: Its annual revenue of C$152K is below the peer average of C$10M.
Friends of Beacon Ministries 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 Friends of Beacon Ministries is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Friends of Beacon Ministries 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.
Friends of Beacon Ministries 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
From FY2023 filing
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.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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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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Founding date · 2001
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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 Friends of Beacon Ministries
- What is Friends of Beacon Ministries?
- Friends of Beacon Ministries is a education charitable organization based in Bracebridge, Canada. Friends of Beacon supports, through prayer and finances, those who serve at Beacon Bible Camp, believing that taking care of their needs will allow them to excel in all that God does through them at camp.
- When was Friends of Beacon Ministries founded?
- Friends of Beacon Ministries was founded in 2001.
- Where is Friends of Beacon Ministries located?
- Headquartered in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Friends of Beacon Ministries's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M.
- Is Friends of Beacon Ministries trustworthy?
- Friends of Beacon Ministries 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 Friends of Beacon Ministries's registration number?
- Registration: 895099117RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Friends of Beacon Ministries's website?
- https://www.friendsofbeacon.org
- Are donations to Friends of Beacon Ministries 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.