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Niagara Health is a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Niagara Health System has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 5,517 arts & culture charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 5% of the 5,872 arts & culture 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 + methodologyNiagara Health System is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 893947416RR0001. 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$755M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Niagara Health System's official registration number is 893947416RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Niagara Health System 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 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Canada is 71/100.
Niagara Health System is located in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is 1200 Fourth Avenue, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Niagara Health System has C$755M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 64% for arts & culture charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Niagara Health System is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has C$755M in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Niagara Health System. 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, Niagara Health System 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 64%). 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.
Niagara Health is a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services. Niagara Health System is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Canada.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Canada: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 64%. Its annual revenue of C$755M is well above the peer average of C$8M.
Niagara Health System 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 Niagara Health System is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Niagara Health System 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.
Niagara Health System 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 (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Partnership between Region and Niagara Health aims to address shortage of medical specialists - ThoroldToday.ca
Niagara Health geriatrician expands training opportunities for future doctors - Niagara-on-the-Lake Local
Union warns of major hospital staff and bed shortages in Niagara - Niagara-on-the-Lake Local
Niagara Health System ordered to reinstate nurse fired after 21 years over attendance record - HR Law Canada
Flu season strains Niagara Health system, wait times near four hours - CHCH
Facing A $26 Million Deficit, Niagara Health System Cuts 98 Positions - Niagara At Large
Niagara municipalities rallying against centralization of frontline healthcare as funding for new $3.6B regional hospital stalls - The Pointer
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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 - 15 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 · 15 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 Niagara Health System
- What is Niagara Health System?
- Niagara Health System is a arts & culture charitable organization based in St Catharines, Canada. Niagara Health is a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services.
- Where is Niagara Health System located?
- Headquartered in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Niagara Health System's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100M-C$1B. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Niagara Health System trustworthy?
- Niagara Health System 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 Niagara Health System's registration number?
- Registration: 893947416RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Niagara Health System's website?
- https://www.niagarahealth.on.ca
- Are donations to Niagara Health System 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.