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Arts & Culture Mississauga, Ontario BN: 864390232RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Ornge

A vital part of Ontario’s health care system, Ornge provides high quality air ambulance service and medical transport to people who are critically ill or injured. In the air and on the ground, our job is to be there for patients, so they can get safe and timely care, transport and access to health services they need.

Headquarters
Mississauga, Ontario
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Canada
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 64%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.94
ProgramC$0.94
AdministrationC$0.07
94% to programs beats the peer average (64%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ornge 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ornge is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 864390232RR0001. 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$253M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ornge's official registration number is 864390232RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Ornge 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 94% 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.

Ornge is located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is 5310 Explorer Drive, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Ornge has C$253M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% 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.

Ornge 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$253M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ornge. 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, Ornge 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 64%). 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.

A vital part of Ontario’s health care system, Ornge provides high quality air ambulance service and medical transport to people who are critically ill or injured. In the air and on the ground, our job is to be there for patients, so they can get safe and timely care, transport and access to health services they need. Ornge is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Canada.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Canada: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 64%. Its annual revenue of C$253M is well above the peer average of C$8M.

Ornge 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.

Annual revenue
C$100M-C$1B
94% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Andrew S••••
Director

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

How remote First Nations are working with Ornge to improve medical transportation - CBC
Mar 2026
www.cbc.ca
Four Canadore aviation students to train at Ornge air ambulance bases over March Break - BayToday.ca
Mar 2026
www.baytoday.ca
North Bay aircraft maintenance students earn placements with Ornge - Northern Ontario Business
Mar 2026
www.northernontariobusiness.com
ORNGE landed Oro Medonte to airlift man to GTA - CTV News
Mar 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
Ornge tackles pilot shortage with targeted IFR training support - Vertical Mag
Mar 2026
verticalmag.com
Driver airlifted by Ornge to Toronto after snowmobile crash - Durham Post
Feb 2026
durhampost.ca
Ornge paramedics in Timmins included in Blood on Board program - CTV News
Nov 2025
www.ctvnews.ca
Ornge and CritiCall Ontario Integration Advances Critical Care Coordination - PR Newswire Canada
Nov 2025
www.newswire.ca
Ornge takes on average just under 4 hours to reach critically ill patients in northern Ontario, inquest told - CBC
Oct 2025
www.cbc.ca
Ornge Welcomes Tracey MacArthur to Board of Directors - Hamilton Health Sciences
Oct 2025
www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca
Form filed
C$253.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture this charity 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 8 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ornge

What is Ornge?
Ornge is a arts & culture charitable organization based in Mississauga, Canada. A vital part of Ontario’s health care system, Ornge provides high quality air ambulance service and medical transport to people who are critically ill or injured. In the air and on the ground, our job is to be there for patients, so they can get safe and timely care, transport and access to health services they need.
Where is Ornge located?
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
What is Ornge's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100M-C$1B. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ornge trustworthy?
Ornge 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 Ornge's registration number?
Registration: 864390232RR0001 (Canada).
What is Ornge's website?
https://www.ornge.ca
Are donations to Ornge 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.