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International Development Research Centre

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About International Development Research Centre

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Headquarters
Ottawa, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 62

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.90
Program expensesC$0.90 (C$220.9 million)
90% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

International 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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Annual revenue
C$100M-C$1B
90% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

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.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Health | IDRC - IDRC - International Development Research Centre
Apr 2026
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Development - IDRC - International Development Research Centre
Apr 2026
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IDRC at Women Deliver 2026 - IDRC - International Development Research Centre
Apr 2026
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IDRC at Women Deliver 2026 | IDRC - International Development Research Centre - IDRC - International Development Researc
Apr 2026
idrc-crdi.ca
The end of Pearson’s dream: The devastating impact of federal cuts on international aid - Policy Alternatives
Apr 2026
www.policyalternatives.ca
Trade for development: Towards a research, evidence and innovation agenda - IDRC - International Development Research Ce
Apr 2026
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Trade for development: Towards a research, evidence and innovation agenda | IDRC - IDRC - International Development Rese
Apr 2026
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Connecting innovators and research: The evolution of R&D vouchers in Africa - IDRC - International Development Research
Apr 2026
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Ghanaian Collaborations - University of Alberta
Mar 2026
www.ualberta.ca
COP30: The Amazon near the tipping point - IDRC - International Development Research Centre
Mar 2026
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Form filed
C$231.9M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$231.9M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other human services in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
International Development Research Centre This page 51 C$231.9 million 90%
Coast Foundation Society (1974) 64 C$53.6 million 90%
Nanaimo Community Kitchens Society 63 C$71,439 98%
411 Seniors Centre Society (1977) 62 C$517,458 83%
Atelier Industriel St-Jean (1980) Inc 62 C$4.6 million 98%
Toronto Refugee Community Non-Profit Homes and Services 61 C$852,427 84%
Epic de ST. Malo INC. /smile of ST. … 61 C$3.7 million 88%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.