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North Toronto Cat Rescue

Social Services Markham, ON BN 836079673RR0001 · CRA Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About North Toronto Cat Rescue

Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled

Headquarters
Markham, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 61

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.93
Program expensesC$0.93 (C$119,705)
93% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

North Toronto Cat Rescue is a registered social services nonprofit based in Markham, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 836079673RR0001. 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$245K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

North Toronto Cat Rescue 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 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 61/100.

North Toronto Cat Rescue is located in Markham, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 28 John Stiver Crescent, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, North Toronto Cat Rescue has C$245K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$865K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

North Toronto Cat Rescue is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$245K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for North Toronto Cat Rescue. 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.

North Toronto Cat Rescue 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. 93% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the North Toronto Cat Rescue 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 social services charities registered in Canada: North Toronto Cat Rescue's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of C$245K is below the peer average of C$865K.

North Toronto Cat Rescue 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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Annual revenue
C$100K-C$1M
93% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if NORTH TORONTO CAT RESCUE is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Brenda Boughner
Director

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Brenda B•••••••
Director
DO
Donna C••
Director & SECRETARY & TREAS
SH
Sherri C••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
C$0.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Cat rescue group appealing to Beach residents for help with adopting of abandoned pets - Beach Metro Community News
Oct 2023
beachmetro.com
GTA’s only no-kill, no-cage cat shelter appeals for community's help with Newmarket move - NewmarketToday.ca
Jan 2022
www.newmarkettoday.ca
‘Please help us’: Vaughan cat rescue scrambling as eviction looms due to licensing issue - Global News
Feb 2021
globalnews.ca
Vaughan forcing no-kill cat shelter to relocate animals by March 1 due to zoning, licensing rules - YorkRegion.com
Feb 2021
www.yorkregion.com
Penny for your thoughts? Our latest Cat up for Adoption - Toronto Guardian
Apr 2017
torontoguardian.com
Adopt Gucci the Cat from North Toronto Cat Rescue - Toronto Guardian
Apr 2017
torontoguardian.com
Foxy is up for Adoption at North Toronto Cat Rescue - Toronto Guardian
Apr 2017
torontoguardian.com
Piper the Cat is Looking for a Furever Home in the Toronto Area - Toronto Guardian
Apr 2017
torontoguardian.com
Leo at North Toronto Cat Rescue Needs a New Home - Toronto Guardian
Apr 2017
torontoguardian.com
Jazzy the Cat is Looking for a New Home in Toronto - Toronto Guardian
Apr 2017
torontoguardian.com

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Peer charities

Other social services in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
North Toronto Cat Rescue This page 61 C$244,705 93%
The Bow Valley Society for the Prevention of … 61 C$590,359 89%
Animal Shelter (bathurst) INC. 61 C$360,195 94%
Pembina Valley Humane Society INC. 61 C$298,871 82%
Border Paws Animal Shelter Society 61 C$671,197 94%
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 61 C$341,806 90%
Boston Terrier Rescue Canada 61 C$145,452 87%
Rain Coast Dog Rescue Society 61 C$252,935 80%
Angel'S Animal Rescue Society 61 C$140,211 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about North Toronto Cat Rescue

What is North Toronto Cat Rescue?
North Toronto Cat Rescue is a social services charitable organization based in Markham, Canada. Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled
Where is North Toronto Cat Rescue located?
Headquartered in Markham, Canada.
What is North Toronto Cat Rescue's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is North Toronto Cat Rescue trustworthy?
North Toronto Cat Rescue 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 North Toronto Cat Rescue's registration number?
Registration: 836079673RR0001 (Canada).
What is North Toronto Cat Rescue's website?
https://www.northtorontocatrescue.com
Are donations to North Toronto Cat Rescue 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.