Linden Community & Education Centre
About
Linden Fund was envisioned as an umbrella organization that mobilizes the overseas diaspora and resident Linden community in the economic and social redevelopment of the town of Linden and Region 10, Guyana. Linden Fund USA (LFU) was launched in 1999 as a registered 501 (c)(3) charitable organization in the state of New York. LFU owns and maintains a stand-alone office in Guyana, under the management of LFU Guyana Inc., a locally registered charitable company since 2018.
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Financials
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Linden Community & Education Centre has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 15,003 human services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
1 year on file from CRA (Canada): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Canadian donations are deductible if Linden Community & Education Centre is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Linden Community & Education 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.
Linden Community & Education 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).
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Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
9 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Joint first of 15,003 human services charities in Canada on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (71/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar human services charities in Canada.
Cause areas in Canada
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- 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 · 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Linden Community & Education Centre
Linden Community & Education Centre is a registered human services nonprofit based in Markham, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its registration number is 872866603RR0001. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$18K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Linden Community & Education Centre has C$18K in annual revenue. It allocates 12% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for human services 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.
Linden Fund was envisioned as an umbrella organization that mobilizes the overseas diaspora and resident Linden community in the economic and social redevelopment of the town of Linden and Region 10, Guyana. Linden Fund USA (LFU) was launched in 1999 as a registered 501 (c)(3) charitable organization in the state of New York. LFU owns and maintains a stand-alone office in Guyana, under the management of LFU Guyana Inc., a locally registered charitable company since 2018. Linden Community & Education Centre is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 2018.
Linden Community & Education Centre is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$18K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
Linden Community & Education Centre's official registration number is 872866603RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Linden Community & Education Centre is located in Markham, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 12% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$18K is below the peer average of C$4M.
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Quick facts about Linden Community & Education Centre
- What is Linden Community & Education Centre?
- Linden Community & Education Centre is a human services charitable organization based in Markham, Canada. Linden Fund was envisioned as an umbrella organization that mobilizes the overseas diaspora and resident Linden community in the economic and social redevelopment of the town of Linden and Region 10, Guyana. Linden Fund USA (LFU) was launched in 1999 as a registered 501 (c)(3) charitable organization in the state of New York. LFU owns and maintains a stand-alone office in Guyana, under the management of LFU Guyana Inc., a locally registered charitable company since 2018.
- When was Linden Community & Education Centre founded?
- Linden Community & Education Centre was founded in 2018.
- Where is Linden Community & Education Centre located?
- Headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Linden Community & Education Centre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is C$17,839. 12% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Linden Community & Education Centre trustworthy?
- Linden Community & Education Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Linden Community & Education Centre's registration number?
- Registration: 872866603RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Linden Community & Education Centre's website?
- https://lindenfund.org
- Are donations to Linden Community & Education 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.