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Friends of High Park Zoo (FHPZ) was formed in 2012 to raise the necessary funds to ensure that the Zoo remained open in the wake of City budget cuts for the 2012 and 2013 operating years. Make a difference for your neighbourhood zoo.
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Friends of High Park Zoo has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 56 is below most of the 2,630 social services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore Canada data
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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of High Park Zoo is a registered social services nonprofit based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 825288509RR0001. 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 56/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$878K in annual revenue.
Friends of High Park Zoo's official registration number is 825288509RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Friends of High Park Zoo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 71/100.
Friends of High Park Zoo is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is 95 Lavinia Ave, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of High Park Zoo has C$878K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of High Park Zoo is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$878K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Friends of High Park Zoo 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 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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 High Park Zoo (FHPZ) was formed in 2012 to raise the necessary funds to ensure that the Zoo remained open in the wake of City budget cuts for the 2012 and 2013 operating years. Make a difference for your neighbourhood zoo. Friends of High Park Zoo is classified as a social services organization registered in Canada.
Among social services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$878K is below the peer average of C$2M.
Friends of High Park Zoo 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 HIGH PARK ZOO is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
FRIENDS OF HIGH PARK ZOO 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 HIGH PARK ZOO 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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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
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- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Quick facts about Friends of High Park Zoo
- What is Friends of High Park Zoo?
- Friends of High Park Zoo is a social services charitable organization based in Toronto, Canada. Friends of High Park Zoo (FHPZ) was formed in 2012 to raise the necessary funds to ensure that the Zoo remained open in the wake of City budget cuts for the 2012 and 2013 operating years. Make a difference for your neighbourhood zoo.
- Where is Friends of High Park Zoo located?
- Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Friends of High Park Zoo's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of High Park Zoo trustworthy?
- Friends of High Park Zoo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 High Park Zoo's registration number?
- Registration: 825288509RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Friends of High Park Zoo's website?
- https://www.highparkzoo.ca
- Are donations to Friends of High Park Zoo 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.