Home Countries Canada Human Services Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / …
Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau logo

Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau

Human Services Baie-Comeau, Quebec BN: 136644762RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.

Visit www.lumiereboreale.qc.ca
66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau

Boreal Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau is a non-profit community organization, founded in December 1990. Each administrative region of Quebec, except Northern Quebec, has at least one Help Centre. CALACS are the result of the initiative of women who have experienced sexual assault or assaults, and together they have decided to develop tools to help other women who are living or have experienced similar situations. CALACS is a safe place where women who have experienced sexual assault or assaults can take advantage of the opportunity to help them.

Lumière boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau est un organisme communautaire à but non lucratif, fondé en décembre 1990. Chaque région administrative du Québec, sauf le Nord du Québec, est dotée d’au moins un Centre d’aide. Les CALACS sont issus de l’initiative de femmes ayant vécu une ou des agressions à caractère sexuel. Elles ont décidé, ensemble, de se donner des outils pour venir en aide à d’autres femmes qui vivent ou ont vécu des situations semblables. Le CALACS est un endroit sécuritaire où les f

Translated from French by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Baie-Comeau, Quebec
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.92
ProgramC$0.92
AdministrationC$0.08
92% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 10% of the 15,009 human services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau is a registered human services nonprofit based in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 136644762RR0001. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$540K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau's official registration number is 136644762RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 92% 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.

Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau is located in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada. Its registered address is Cp 6177 Succ Bureau-Chef, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau has C$540K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau 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$540K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau. 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, Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau 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 92% 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.

Boreal Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau is a non-profit community organization, founded in December 1990. Each administrative region of Quebec, except Northern Quebec, has at least one Help Centre. CALACS are the result of the initiative of women who have experienced sexual assault or assaults, and together they have decided to develop tools to help other women who are living or have experienced similar situations. CALACS is a safe place where women who have experienced sexual assault or assaults can take advantage of the opportunity to help them. Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada.

Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of C$540K is below the peer average of C$4M.

Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau 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.

Annual revenue
C$100K-C$1M
92% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau 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

From FY2023 filing

CA
Catherine D•••••••••••••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

See full names, roles, and stories

6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.

Already have an account? Log in
Sign up to view

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
C$0.5M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
See all cause areas in Canada

Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

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 - 6 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 6 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau

What is Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau?
Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau is a human services charitable organization based in Baie-Comeau, Canada. Boreal Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau is a non-profit community organization, founded in December 1990. Each administrative region of Quebec, except Northern Quebec, has at least one Help Centre. CALACS are the result of the initiative of women who have experienced sexual assault or assaults, and together they have decided to develop tools to help other women who are living or have experienced similar situations. CALACS is a safe place where women who have experienced sexual assault or assaults can take advantage of the opportunity to help them.
Where is Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau located?
Headquartered in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada.
What is Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau trustworthy?
Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau's registration number?
Registration: 136644762RR0001 (Canada).
What is Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau's website?
https://www.lumiereboreale.qc.ca
Are donations to Lumière Boréale * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Northern Light * CALACS Baie-Comeau / Uashtushkuau * CALACS Baie-Comeau 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.