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Visit www.otrf.caAbout Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation
Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation is a science technology organization based in GUELPH, Canada. Annual revenue: $119K. Registration: 119068534RR0001.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOntario Turfgrass Research Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Guelph, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 119068534RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$119K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in Canada is 54/100.
Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation is located in Guelph, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 328 Victoria Road S.R.R.#2, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation has C$119K in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for science & technology charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$119K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 73% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation 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.
Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation is a science technology organization based in GUELPH, Canada. Annual revenue: $119K. Registration: 119068534RR0001. Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Canada.
Among science & technology charities registered in Canada: Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 54/100. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$119K is below the peer average of C$5M.
Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation 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 ONTARIO TURFGRASS RESEARCH FOUNDATION is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
ONTARIO TURFGRASS RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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.
ONTARIO TURFGRASS RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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).
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NeutralNTRF officially launches as Canada’s leading turfgrass research organization - Turf & Rec
Golf Canada saddened by the passing of Teri Yamada - Golf Canada
Changing of the guard at the Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation office - Turf & Rec
Sponsorship registration opens for August’s OTRF golf tournament at Rosedale GC - Turf & Rec
Rosedale Golf Club to be host venue for OTRF golf tournament Aug. 26 - Turf & Rec
A new green building for the Guelph Turfgrass Institute - Guelph News
Guelph Turfgrass Institute Celebrates 35 Years With New State-of-the-Art Facility - U of G News
Study recommends max sports turf usage - Turf & Rec
Bayer expands Green Solutions Team - Golf Course Industry
Plans Under Way for Guelph Turfgrass Institute Relocation - U of G News
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Quick facts about Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation
- What is Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation?
- Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation is a science & technology private foundation based in Guelph, Canada. Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation is a science technology organization based in GUELPH, Canada. Annual revenue: $119K. Registration: 119068534RR0001.
- Where is Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Guelph, Canada.
- What is Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation trustworthy?
- Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 119068534RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation's website?
- https://www.otrf.ca
- Are donations to Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation 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.