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Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson

Science & Technology London, ON BN 868552647RR0001 · CRA
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson

Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson is a science technology organization based in LONDON, Canada. Annual revenue: $23.8 million. Registration: 868552647RR0001.

Headquarters
London, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar science & technology in Canada
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 58

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$22.4 million)
90% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in London, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 868552647RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$24M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('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 science & technology charities in Canada is 58/100.

Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson is located in London, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 750 Baseline Road E, Suite 300, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson has C$24M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for science & technology charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$24M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson 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.

Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson is a science technology organization based in LONDON, Canada. Annual revenue: $23.8 million. Registration: 868552647RR0001. Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Canada.

Among science & technology charities registered in Canada: Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of C$24M is well above the peer average of C$5M.

Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson 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$10M-C$100M
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 LAWSON RESEARCH INSTITUTE/INSTITUT DE RECHERCHES LAWSON is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

BR
Brandon de Vries
FIRST VICE CHAIR

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brandon d• V••••
FIRST VICE CHAIR
DA
David H•••
VP RESEARCH
DO
Donald M••••••••
CHAIR
JA
Jackie S•••••••••••••••
Director
JE
Jeff W•••••
CHAIR
LE
Lesley R•••
Director
MA
Mary G••••••
TREASURER
MA
Matthew W•••••
Director
NA
Nawaz T••••
SECOND VICE CHAIR
PH
Phil G••••••
Director
RO
Roy B•••••
SECRETARY
TE
Terry M•••••
Director
TO
Tom A••••
Director
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Form filed
C$23.8M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$23.8M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson This page 53 C$23.8 million 90%
Bulkley Valley Centre for Natural Resources Research and … 61 C$10.8 million 86%
The Terry Fox Research Institute 61 C$31.7 million 96%
Western Grains Research Foundation 58 C$34.6 million 87%
Research St Joseph'S - Hamilton 53 C$20.8 million 92%

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson

What is Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson?
Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson is a science & technology charitable organization based in London, Canada. Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson is a science technology organization based in LONDON, Canada. Annual revenue: $23.8 million. Registration: 868552647RR0001.
Where is Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson located?
Headquartered in London, Canada.
What is Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson trustworthy?
Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson's registration number?
Registration: 868552647RR0001 (Canada).
Are donations to Lawson Research Institute/institut de Recherches Lawson 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.