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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMarkham Food Bank is a registered human services nonprofit based in Markham, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 890846066RR0001. 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. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Markham Food Bank 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 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 61/100.
Markham Food Bank is located in Markham, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 190 Bullock Drive, Unit 11, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Markham Food Bank has C$3M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for human services charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Markham Food Bank is classified as a Human Services 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 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Markham Food Bank. 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.
Markham Food Bank 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. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Markham Food Bank 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 human services charities registered in Canada: Markham Food Bank's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of C$3M is comparable to the peer average of C$4M.
Markham Food Bank 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 MARKHAM FOOD BANK is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
MARKHAM FOOD BANK 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.
MARKHAM FOOD BANK 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.
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Officers & trustees (9)
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Sentiment
NeutralHoward SHRIMPTON Obituary (2024) - Markham, ON - The Globe and Mail - Legacy obituary
Markham’s Helping Hands food bank drive teams up with 3 Chinese supermarkets - YorkRegion.com
York Region food banks struggle to keep up with ‘alarming’ increase in demand - YorkRegion.com
MAP: York Region food pantries here to help with emergency food - YorkRegion.com
Food forward: How to donate to a food bank - YorkRegion.com
Hunger lives here: ‘If I don’t come here, for sure we are not going to eat’ - YorkRegion.com
38% increase in families using Markham Food Bank - YorkRegion.com
'Worrying increase in demand:' Markham, Vaughan, York Region food banks see need rise amid COVID-19 - YorkRegion.com
Joan CRUICKSHANK Obituary (2014) - Markham, ON - Toronto Star - Legacy obituary
Markham students design better food donation bag - YorkRegion.com
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- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Quick facts about Markham Food Bank
- What is Markham Food Bank?
- Markham Food Bank is a human services charitable organization based in Markham, Canada. Housing
- Where is Markham Food Bank located?
- Headquartered in Markham, Canada.
- What is Markham Food Bank's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Markham Food Bank trustworthy?
- Markham Food Bank 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 Markham Food Bank's registration number?
- Registration: 890846066RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Markham Food Bank's website?
- https://www.markhamfoodbank.ca
- Are donations to Markham Food Bank 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.