Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society
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Living Systems offers a variable fee program so that anyone can get affordable counsellngl. We are a Canadian charity based in the Vancouver area, serving all of Canadian with online services. We are the premium Canadian organization offering counselling and training based on Bowen Family Systems theory. In the Vancouver region we have several offices for in person counselling. Visit our web site to contact a counsellor or to learn more.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 1974, it predates 78% of the human services charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 15,009 human services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLiving Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its registration number is 107784308RR0001. 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$350K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society's official registration number is 107784308RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 71/100.
Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society is located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years. Its registered address is 133 - 901 3Rd St W, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society has C$350K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% 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.
Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$350K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society 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. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Living Systems offers a variable fee program so that anyone can get affordable counsellngl. We are a Canadian charity based in the Vancouver area, serving all of Canadian with online services. We are the premium Canadian organization offering counselling and training based on Bowen Family Systems theory. In the Vancouver region we have several offices for in person counselling. Visit our web site to contact a counsellor or to learn more. Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of C$350K is below the peer average of C$4M.
Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research 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.
Filing history
1 year 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 Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research 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.
Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research 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.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (3)
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3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1974
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society
- What is Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society?
- Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society is a human services charitable organization based in North Vancouver, Canada. Living Systems offers a variable fee program so that anyone can get affordable counsellngl. We are a Canadian charity based in the Vancouver area, serving all of Canadian with online services. We are the premium Canadian organization offering counselling and training based on Bowen Family Systems theory. In the Vancouver region we have several offices for in person counselling. Visit our web site to contact a counsellor or to learn more.
- When was Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society founded?
- Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society was founded in 1974.
- Where is Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society located?
- Headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society trustworthy?
- Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society 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 Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society's registration number?
- Registration: 107784308RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research Society's website?
- https://livingsystems.ca
- Are donations to Living Systems: Family Systems Counselling, Education, Training and Research 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.