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A safe place of respite, shelter and support with dignity and without judgement. We help hold communities by supporting people living with addictions, homelessness, chronic and acute illness and mental and physical health issues.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 7 similar human services in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Main Street Project Inc. has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 14,242 human services charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 15,009 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
- 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMain Street Project Inc. is a registered human services nonprofit based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its registration number is 107655094RR0001. 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$13M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Main Street Project Inc.'s official registration number is 107655094RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Main Street Project Inc. 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 100% 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.
Main Street Project Inc. is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years. Its registered address is 5-2633 Portage Ave, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Main Street Project Inc. has C$13M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 90% for human services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Main Street Project Inc. is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$13M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Main Street Project Inc.. 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, Main Street Project Inc. 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 90%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
A safe place of respite, shelter and support with dignity and without judgement. We help hold communities by supporting people living with addictions, homelessness, chronic and acute illness and mental and physical health issues. Main Street Project Inc. is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of C$13M is well above the peer average of C$4M.
Main Street Project Inc. 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 Main Street Project Inc. is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Main Street Project Inc. 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.
Main Street Project Inc. 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 (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Bridgeland Main Street - The City of Calgary
Marda Loop Main Street - The City of Calgary
Sunalta Main Street - The City of Calgary
Main Street Project worries spike in Winnipeg overdoses will follow drug bust as supply's toxicity increases - CBC
Main Street construction shifts to overnight sewer work - The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Ten Years After: Middle Main project finally starts - Audacy
Main Street project update - Quinte News
DuBois Main Street Project receives national accreditation - MSN
Main Street Project new housing initiative - CTV News
Members at Main Street Project ratify new agreement - MGEU - Manitoba Government and General Employees Union
Activity timeline
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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 13 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 · 1972
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Main Street Project Inc.
- What is Main Street Project Inc.?
- Main Street Project Inc. is a human services charitable organization based in Winnipeg, Canada. A safe place of respite, shelter and support with dignity and without judgement. We help hold communities by supporting people living with addictions, homelessness, chronic and acute illness and mental and physical health issues.
- When was Main Street Project Inc. founded?
- Main Street Project Inc. was founded in 1972.
- Where is Main Street Project Inc. located?
- Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
- What is Main Street Project Inc.'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Main Street Project Inc. trustworthy?
- Main Street Project Inc. 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 Main Street Project Inc.'s registration number?
- Registration: 107655094RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Main Street Project Inc.'s website?
- https://www.mainstreetproject.ca
- Are donations to Main Street Project Inc. 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.