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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMetro Cinema Society is a registered community development nonprofit based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 122449895RR0001. 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$2M in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Metro Cinema Society 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 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Canada is 61/100.
Metro Cinema Society is located in Edmonton, AB, Canada. Its registered address is 8712 109St Nw, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Metro Cinema Society has C$2M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for community development charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Metro Cinema Society is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Metro Cinema 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.
Metro Cinema Society 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. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the Metro Cinema Society 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 community development charities registered in Canada: Metro Cinema Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$2M is comparable to the peer average of C$3M.
Metro Cinema 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.
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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 METRO CINEMA SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
METRO CINEMA 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.
METRO CINEMA 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.
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Sentiment
NeutralFun stuff to do: Croatian cinema at Metro, CKUA Vinyl Dance Party and Edmonton Poetry Festival - Edmonton Journal
NorthwestFilmFest leans local, but also brings the world to Edmonton April 8-14 - Edmonton Journal
March 14 - Documentary Screening of "Analogue Revolution: How Feminist Media Changed the World" - University of Alberta
Film Screening: Stop Filming Us - University of Alberta
A new cinematic ‘movie kingdom’ opens in Chelsea at Metro Cinema - amNewYork
This Private Movie Theater Offers Open Bar & A Multi-Course Dinner—Here's My Honest Review - Delish
Order from film-inspired menus while catching a flick at the new Metro Cinema in Chelsea - Time Out Worldwide
Pay $1,200 for Dinner and a Movie for Six at a New NYC Theater Opening This Week - Eater New York
Metro Cinema Brings Elevated Private Screenings and Dining to Chelsea - Forbes
Edmonton’s Garneau Theatre celebrates 85 years - CityNews Edmonton
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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 - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Quick facts about Metro Cinema Society
- What is Metro Cinema Society?
- Metro Cinema Society is a community development charitable organization based in Edmonton, Canada. Fund-raising organizations
- Where is Metro Cinema Society located?
- Headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
- What is Metro Cinema Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Metro Cinema Society trustworthy?
- Metro Cinema Society 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 Metro Cinema Society's registration number?
- Registration: 122449895RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Metro Cinema Society's website?
- https://www.metrocinema.org
- Are donations to Metro Cinema 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.