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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHomes First Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Toronto, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 118962182RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$67M in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Homes First Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 61/100.
Homes First Society is located in Toronto, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 90 Shuter St., 2Nd Floor, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Homes First Society has C$67M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for human services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Homes First Society is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$67M in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Homes First 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.
Homes First Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Homes First Society 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 human services charities registered in Canada: Homes First Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$67M is well above the peer average of C$4M.
Homes First 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.
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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 HOMES FIRST SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
HOMES FIRST 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.
HOMES FIRST 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Officers & trustees (19)
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NeutralFire trucks, free ice cream, and forever homes: First 'Heroes and Hounds' event held Saturday - MSN
LGI Homes Inc stock (US50187T1060): April closings and Q1 2026 results in focus - AD HOC NEWS
First impressions matter to potential home buyers - Calgary Herald
Tropicana Twist Turns Kindness into Real Homes in Malaysia - Little Black Book | LBBOnline
Village Homes of Davis: The World's First Solar Subdivision - Sactown Magazine
Salt Lake City Ranks First Among Metros Where Gen Zers Own the Largest Share of 3+ Bedroom Homes - Yahoo Finance
Meritage Homes reports first quarter 2026 results - The Manila Times
In pictures: residents return to old homes for first time since Tai Po fire - South China Morning Post
Meritage Homes reports first quarter 2026 results - GlobeNewswire
Braley Care Homes on First Look at Four - WSAZ
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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 - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Quick facts about Homes First Society
- What is Homes First Society?
- Homes First Society is a human services charitable organization based in Toronto, Canada. Housing
- Where is Homes First Society located?
- Headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
- What is Homes First Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Homes First Society trustworthy?
- Homes First Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Homes First Society's registration number?
- Registration: 118962182RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Homes First Society's website?
- https://www.homesfirst.on.ca
- Are donations to Homes First 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.