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Good Companions 50 Plus Club

Education Calgary, Alberta BN: 108083171RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Good Companions 50 Plus Club

Calgary's Welcoming Hub for Adults 50+ Friendship. Movement. Laughter. Programs every weekday in Southwest Calgary. 2609 – 19 Avenue SW, Calgary | 403-249-6991 | Open Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm View Programs Become a Member First Time Visiting? New to Good Companions? You are always welcome to call or stop by the Good Companions anytime during our business

Founded
Headquarters
Calgary, Alberta
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Canada
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 75%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.82
C$0.11
ProgramC$0.82
AdministrationC$0.11
FundraisingC$0.07
82% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Good Companions 50 Plus Club 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Good Companions 50 Plus Club is a registered education nonprofit based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its registration number is 108083171RR0001. 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$275K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Good Companions 50 Plus Club's official registration number is 108083171RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Good Companions 50 Plus Club 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 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 71/100.

Good Companions 50 Plus Club is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years. Its registered address is 2609 19 Ave Sw, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Good Companions 50 Plus Club has C$275K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for education charities in Canada. 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.

Good Companions 50 Plus Club 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$275K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Good Companions 50 Plus Club. 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, Good Companions 50 Plus Club 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 82% 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.

Calgary's Welcoming Hub for Adults 50+ Friendship. Movement. Laughter. Programs every weekday in Southwest Calgary. 2609 – 19 Avenue SW, Calgary | 403-249-6991 | Open Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm View Programs Become a Member First Time Visiting? New to Good Companions? You are always welcome to call or stop by the Good Companions anytime during our business Good Companions 50 Plus Club is classified as an education organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among education charities registered in Canada: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$275K is below the peer average of C$10M.

Good Companions 50 Plus Club 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.

Annual revenue
C$100K-C$1M
82% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if GOOD COMPANIONS 50 PLUS CLUB is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

CO
Connie G••••
Director

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$0.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education this charity 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

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 - 15 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 15 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1974
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Good Companions 50 Plus Club

What is Good Companions 50 Plus Club?
Good Companions 50 Plus Club is a education charitable organization based in Calgary, Canada. Calgary's Welcoming Hub for Adults 50+ Friendship. Movement. Laughter. Programs every weekday in Southwest Calgary. 2609 – 19 Avenue SW, Calgary | 403-249-6991 | Open Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm View Programs Become a Member First Time Visiting? New to Good Companions? You are always welcome to call or stop by the Good Companions anytime during our business
When was Good Companions 50 Plus Club founded?
Good Companions 50 Plus Club was founded in 1974.
Where is Good Companions 50 Plus Club located?
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What is Good Companions 50 Plus Club's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Good Companions 50 Plus Club trustworthy?
Good Companions 50 Plus Club 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 Good Companions 50 Plus Club's registration number?
Registration: 108083171RR0001 (Canada).
What is Good Companions 50 Plus Club's website?
https://www.gc50plus.org
Are donations to Good Companions 50 Plus Club 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.