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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreat Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. is a registered health nonprofit based in Vernon Bridge, PE, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 818232480RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$14M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('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 health charities in Canada is 61/100.
Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. is located in Vernon Bridge, PE, Canada. Its registered address is 46 E. Uigg Road, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. has C$14M in annual revenue. It allocates 43% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$672K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. 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$14M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 43% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. 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 health charities registered in Canada: Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 43% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of C$14M is well above the peer average of C$672K.
Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. 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 Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. 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 Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. 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 (7)
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NeutralIRAC dismisses resident's appeal over Buddhist dormitory project in Three Rivers, P.E.I. - PNI Atlantic News
‘There’s no rumour I haven’t heard’: P.E.I. monks invite Islanders in amid land investigation and RCMP review - CP24
IRAC dismisses appeal of GWBI dormitories - peicanada.com
IRAC gives P.E.I. Buddhist groups notice land investigation has begun - PNI Atlantic News
Ian Dowbiggin: The mysterious Chinese-linked cult that's taking over P.E.I. - National Post
Behind P.E.I.’s land saga: Buddhist groups, big investments and calls for federal investigation - Financial Post
P.E.I. Land Regulator’s Past Ties to Law Firm Representing Buddhist Groups Raise Questions - 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
Legislative committee discovers 2018 IRAC report on P.E.I. land holdings doesn’t exist - CBC
P.E.I. committee to order IRAC to hand over Buddhist land report - PNI Atlantic News
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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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Quick facts about Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc.
- What is Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc.?
- Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. is a health charitable organization based in Vernon Bridge, Canada. Hospitals
- Where is Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. located?
- Headquartered in Vernon Bridge, Canada.
- What is Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc.'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 43% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. trustworthy?
- Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc.'s registration number?
- Registration: 818232480RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc.'s website?
- https://www.gwbi.org
- Are donations to Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Inc. 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.