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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLiving Waters Christian Academy is a registered religion nonprofit based in Spruce Grove, AB, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 133264424RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$3M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Living Waters Christian Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 61/100.
Living Waters Christian Academy is located in Spruce Grove, AB, Canada. Its registered address is 5 Grove Drive West, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Living Waters Christian Academy has C$3M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Living Waters Christian Academy is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$3M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Living Waters Christian Academy. 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.
Living Waters Christian Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 84% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Living Waters Christian Academy 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 religion charities registered in Canada: Living Waters Christian Academy's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$3M is below the peer average of C$14M.
Living Waters Christian Academy 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 LIVING WATERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
LIVING WATERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 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 WATERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 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
Officers & trustees (6)
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Latest news
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Neutral9 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Alberta - WorldAtlas
Living Waters Christian Academy to send first student team to Guatemala since 2019 - Spruce Grove Examiner
Sharks crowned WJ Kallal tourney champs for second-straight year - TownAndCountryToday.com
Terry L. Fogle 1967-2022 - vindy.com
Parents, faith-based schools argue in court that GSAs spread harmful 'gender ideology' - CBC
Alberta education minister threatens to pull funding for 28 private schools over GSAs - CBC
Spruce Grove basketball players break world record for longest game - CBC
Spruce Grove basketball players attempting to shoot their way into the record books - CBC
Living Waters Christian Academy - Spruce Grove Examiner
En route to Guatemala, community building - Spruce Grove Examiner
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- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Living Waters Christian Academy
- What is Living Waters Christian Academy?
- Living Waters Christian Academy is a religion charitable organization based in Spruce Grove, Canada. Places of worship
- Where is Living Waters Christian Academy located?
- Headquartered in Spruce Grove, Canada.
- What is Living Waters Christian Academy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Living Waters Christian Academy trustworthy?
- Living Waters Christian Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Living Waters Christian Academy's registration number?
- Registration: 133264424RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Living Waters Christian Academy's website?
- https://www.lwca.ab.ca
- Are donations to Living Waters Christian Academy 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.