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Click Here to Read Public Statement on a Recent News Conference Targeting the Buddhist Community in PEI About Us Our VisionGreat Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society (GEBIS) is both grateful and honoured to call Prince Edward Island, Canada, its home, a place beautiful not only for its landscapes, but even more so for its people.We believe
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 90% of the 3,576 health charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 56 is below most of the 3,812 health 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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- financial records
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreat Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society is a registered health nonprofit based in Little Sands, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 837671320RR0001. 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$50M in annual revenue. Recent news coverage shows mixed sentiment.
Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society's official registration number is 837671320RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society 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 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Canada is 71/100.
Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society is located in Little Sands, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Its registered address is 12174 Shore Road, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society has C$50M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for health charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$25M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society is classified as a Health organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$50M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Click Here to Read Public Statement on a Recent News Conference Targeting the Buddhist Community in PEI About Us Our VisionGreat Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society (GEBIS) is both grateful and honoured to call Prince Edward Island, Canada, its home, a place beautiful not only for its landscapes, but even more so for its people.We believe Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society is classified as a health organization registered in Canada.
Among health charities registered in Canada: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$50M is well above the peer average of C$25M.
Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society 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 Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society 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.
Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society 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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IRAC gives P.E.I. Buddhist groups notice land investigation has begun - PNI Atlantic News
Accusations that Buddhist groups own too much land leads to P.E.I. passing bill that makes investigations go public - CP24
Behind P.E.I.’s land saga: Buddhist groups, big investments and calls for federal investigation - Financial Post
RCMP to review new allegations about PEI Buddhist group, but says previous claims unfounded - The Globe and Mail
P.E.I. Land Regulator’s Past Ties to Law Firm Representing Buddhist Groups Raise Questions - The Bureau | Sam Cooper | Substack
PEI Premier calls for RCMP probe into land transactions involving Buddhist group - The Globe and Mail
Regulator Admits 2018 Buddhist Land Probe Was Never Completed, Sparking Outrage on Prince Edward Island - The Bureau | Sam Cooper | Substack
Pressure Mounts for Release of Long-Buried PEI Report on Buddhist Land Transactions, Amid Broader Calls for Federal Inquiry - The Bureau | Sam Cooper | Substack
Former CSIS, RCMP investigators call for inquiry into Buddhist monks, nuns' Chinese connections - CBC
P.E.I. Buddhist monks ordered to pay $100,000 for fatal tree-cutting incident - PNI Atlantic News
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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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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 Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society
- What is Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society?
- Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society is a health charitable organization based in Little Sands, Canada. Click Here to Read Public Statement on a Recent News Conference Targeting the Buddhist Community in PEI About Us Our VisionGreat Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society (GEBIS) is both grateful and honoured to call Prince Edward Island, Canada, its home, a place beautiful not only for its landscapes, but even more so for its people.We believe
- Where is Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society located?
- Headquartered in Little Sands, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- What is Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society trustworthy?
- Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society 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 Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society's registration number?
- Registration: 837671320RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society's website?
- https://gebis.org
- Are donations to Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society 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.