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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInternational Development Research Centre is a registered human services nonprofit based in Ottawa, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 107511586RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 62/100 for human services charities in Canada. The organization reports C$232M in annual revenue.
International Development Research Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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 62/100.
International Development Research Centre is located in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 45 O'Connor St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, International Development Research Centre has C$232M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% 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.
International Development Research Centre is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has C$232M in annual revenue.
International Development Research Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 90%. Visit the International Development Research Centre 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: International Development Research Centre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 is below the peer average of 62/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of C$232M is well above the peer average of C$4M.
International Development Research Centre 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 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE 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.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE 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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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about International Development Research Centre
- What is International Development Research Centre?
- International Development Research Centre is a human services charitable organization based in Ottawa, Canada. Sports, recreation, social clubs
- Where is International Development Research Centre located?
- Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
- What is International Development Research Centre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100M-C$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is International Development Research Centre trustworthy?
- International Development Research Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 International Development Research Centre's registration number?
- Registration: 107511586RR0001 (Canada).
- What is International Development Research Centre's website?
- https://www.idrc.ca
- Are donations to International Development Research Centre 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.