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Explore the sights, sounds, and stories of music in Canada at Studio Bell. Purchase admission and concert tickets online.
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· vs. 4 similar community development in CanadaConcerns
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, National Music Centre has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 12,007 community development 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 68 places it in the top 5% of the 13,007 community development 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational Music Centre is a registered community development nonprofit based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 136407574RR0001. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$18M in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
National Music Centre's official registration number is 136407574RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
National Music Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Canada is 71/100.
National Music Centre is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Its registered address is 300 - 851 4 St Se, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, National Music Centre has C$18M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 47% for community development 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.
National Music Centre is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$18M in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for National Music Centre. 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, National Music Centre 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 47%). 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.
Explore the sights, sounds, and stories of music in Canada at Studio Bell. Purchase admission and concert tickets online. National Music Centre is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada.
Among community development charities registered in Canada: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 47%. Its annual revenue of C$18M is well above the peer average of C$4M.
National Music Centre 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 National Music Centre is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
National Music Centre 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.
National Music Centre 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 (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Calgary’s National Music Centre offers new programming to draw in families, and seniors - CTV News
National Music Centre: Asian Heritage Month - CTV News
'It smells like rock 'n' roll': National Music Centre to explore classic albums recorded by the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio - Calgary Herald
Calling all musicians: National Music Centre looking for 10 artists hoping to strike musical lightning - CTV News
Meet Joe Wood, the Nova Scotian being honoured by the National Music Centre - CBC
National Music Centre marks 10 years with star‑studded kickoff, year‑long celebration - CityNews Calgary
10 Years of The National Music Centre - thescenecalgary.com
National Music Centre to celebrate 10 years with new festival honouring the King Eddy, and a Joni Mitchell exhibit - Calgary Herald
A peek at Calgary National Music Centre’s new Nelly Furtado exhibit - Calgary Journal
Calgary’s National Music Centre opening feature exhibit celebrating Nelly Furtado - CP24
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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 - 14 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 · 14 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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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about National Music Centre
- What is National Music Centre?
- National Music Centre is a community development charitable organization based in Calgary, Canada. Explore the sights, sounds, and stories of music in Canada at Studio Bell. Purchase admission and concert tickets online.
- Where is National Music Centre located?
- Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- What is National Music Centre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Music Centre trustworthy?
- National Music Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 National Music Centre's registration number?
- Registration: 136407574RR0001 (Canada).
- What is National Music Centre's website?
- https://www.studiobell.ca/
- Are donations to National Music Centre 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.