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Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha)

Community Development Halifax, NS BN 886143213RR0001 · CRA Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha)

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Headquarters
Halifax, NS
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Canada
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 92%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 62

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$2.9 billion)
93% to programs beats the peer average (92%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Halifax, NS, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 886143213RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$3.3B in annual revenue.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('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 community development charities in Canada is 62/100.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) is located in Halifax, NS, Canada. Its registered address is 1276 South Park St, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) has C$3.3B in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 92% for community development charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has C$3.3B in annual revenue.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 92%. Visit the Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) 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: Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of C$3.3B is well above the peer average of C$3M.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) 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$1B+
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 NOVA SCOTIA HEALTH AUTHORITY (NSHA) 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

JA
Janet Davidson
BOARD CHAIR

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Janet D•••••••
BOARD CHAIR
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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

Nova Scotia nominee program to prioritize workers in healthcare, trades, and select other sectors - CIC News
Apr 2026
www.cicnews.com
Nova Scotia revamps provincial immigration pathways - CIC News
Feb 2026
www.cicnews.com
Nova Scotia revamps provincial immigration pathways - CIC News
Feb 2026
www.cicnews.com
Strong union support can't be weaponized as evidence of coercion, court confirms - hcamag.com
Jan 2026
www.hcamag.com
Two doctors cleared of harassment claims over lack of procedural fairness - hcamag.com
Dec 2025
www.hcamag.com
Nova Scotia wants immigrant doctors - Canadian Immigrant
Apr 2025
canadianimmigrant.ca
NS Court of Appeal affirms doctors' right to judicial review in dispute with health authority - Canadian Lawyer Mag
Oct 2024
www.canadianlawyermag.com
Nova Scotia Immigration Officials Travel to UK For Physician Stream Interviews - immigration.ca
Sep 2024
immigration.ca
Form filed
C$3273.5M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$3273.5M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Health Authority opens the door a crack - Halifax Examiner
Dec 2022
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
Janet Knox: helping people develop a healthy lifestyle would be a better investment of health care dollars - Halifax Exa
Dec 2022
www.halifaxexaminer.ca

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Peer charities

Other community development in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) This page 55 C$3.3 billion 93%
Life Action Ministries Association (2013) 64 C$307,690 97%
The Toronto Choral Society (2005) 62 C$58,083 97%
Universalist Unitarian Church of Halifax 61 C$343,695 97%
Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights/action Canada … 61 C$7.6 million 93%
The Gathering Church 61 C$206,788 97%
The Master'S Foundation 61 C$343,709 85%
Bonavista Baptist Church Fellowship 61 C$531,810 84%
Westminster United Church 61 C$653,047 85%

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 - 1 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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha)

What is Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha)?
Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) is a community development charitable organization based in Halifax, Canada. Service clubs
Where is Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) located?
Headquartered in Halifax, Canada.
What is Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1B+. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) trustworthy?
Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha)'s registration number?
Registration: 886143213RR0001 (Canada).
What is Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha)'s website?
https://www.nshealth.ca
Are donations to Nova Scotia Health Authority (nsha) 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.