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Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society

Community Development Vancouver, British Columbia BN: 118946821RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society

Enjoy great movies at the luxurious VIFF Centre, voted one of the best cinemas in Vancouver and home to the prestigious Vancouver International Film Festival.

Founded
Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

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 community development in Canada
Program spending This charity: 56%
Peer average: 77%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
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$0.56
C$0.44
ProgramC$0.56
AdministrationC$0.44

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1952, it predates 87% of the community development charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 13,007 community development 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

Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a registered community development nonprofit based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1952 and has been operating for 74 years. Its registration number is 118946821RR0001. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$6M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society's official registration number is 118946821RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Canada is 71/100.

Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years. Its registered address is 1181 Seymour St, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society has C$6M in annual revenue. It allocates 56% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 77% for community development charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$6M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society. 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, Greater Vancouver International Film Festival 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 56% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.

Enjoy great movies at the luxurious VIFF Centre, voted one of the best cinemas in Vancouver and home to the prestigious Vancouver International Film Festival. Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1952.

Among community development charities registered in Canada: It allocates 56% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of C$6M is comparable to the peer average of C$4M.

Greater Vancouver International Film Festival 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.

Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
56% 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 Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Officers & trustees (12)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
C$5.9M 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 this charity 13,007
Education 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 - 12 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 · 12 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 · 1952
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 Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society

What is Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society?
Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a community development charitable organization based in Vancouver, Canada. Enjoy great movies at the luxurious VIFF Centre, voted one of the best cinemas in Vancouver and home to the prestigious Vancouver International Film Festival.
When was Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society founded?
Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society was founded in 1952.
Where is Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society located?
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What is Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 56% of expenses go to program services.
Is Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society trustworthy?
Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society's registration number?
Registration: 118946821RR0001 (Canada).
What is Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society's website?
https://www.viff.org
Are donations to Greater Vancouver International Film Festival 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.