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Grizzly Bear Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable organization dedicated solely to the welfare of grizzly bears (Ursus arctos). Guided by science and Indigenous knowledge, we work collaboratively to support the conservation of grizzly bears through research, public education, and advocacy.
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· vs. 8 similar community development in CanadaConcerns
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Grizzly Bear Foundation has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 10% of the 13,007 community development charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGrizzly Bear Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 839758398RR0001. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$609K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Grizzly Bear Foundation's official registration number is 839758398RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Grizzly Bear Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 community development charities in Canada is 71/100.
Grizzly Bear Foundation is located in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Its registered address is 204 - 715 Royal Ave, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Grizzly Bear Foundation has C$609K in annual revenue. It allocates 61% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 62% for community development charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Grizzly Bear Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$609K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Grizzly Bear Foundation. 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, Grizzly Bear Foundation 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 61% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 62%). 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.
Grizzly Bear Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable organization dedicated solely to the welfare of grizzly bears (Ursus arctos). Guided by science and Indigenous knowledge, we work collaboratively to support the conservation of grizzly bears through research, public education, and advocacy. Grizzly Bear Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada.
Among community development charities registered in Canada: It allocates 61% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 62%. Its annual revenue of C$609K is below the peer average of C$4M.
Grizzly Bear Foundation 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 Grizzly Bear Foundation is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Grizzly Bear Foundation 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.
Grizzly Bear Foundation 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.
Leadership
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Officers & trustees (14)
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14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 14 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Grizzly Bear Foundation
- What is Grizzly Bear Foundation?
- Grizzly Bear Foundation is a community development private foundation based in New Westminster, Canada. Grizzly Bear Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable organization dedicated solely to the welfare of grizzly bears (Ursus arctos). Guided by science and Indigenous knowledge, we work collaboratively to support the conservation of grizzly bears through research, public education, and advocacy.
- Where is Grizzly Bear Foundation located?
- Headquartered in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Grizzly Bear Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 61% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Grizzly Bear Foundation trustworthy?
- Grizzly Bear Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Grizzly Bear Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 839758398RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Grizzly Bear Foundation's website?
- https://grizzlybearfoundation.com
- Are donations to Grizzly Bear Foundation 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.