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Ottawa Humane Society

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55
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About Ottawa Humane Society

Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled

Headquarters
Ottawa, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

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: 64%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
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$0.64
Program expensesC$0.64 (C$7.7 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ottawa Humane Society is a registered social services nonprofit based in Ottawa, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 123264715RR0001. 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$15M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Ottawa Humane Society 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 61/100.

Ottawa Humane Society is located in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 245 West Hunt Club Rd, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Ottawa Humane Society has C$15M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$865K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ottawa Humane Society is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$15M in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

Ottawa Humane Society 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. 64% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Ottawa Humane Society 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: Ottawa Humane Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$15M is well above the peer average of C$865K.

Ottawa Humane Society 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$10M-C$100M
64% 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 OTTAWA HUMANE SOCIETY 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

AN
Anne Howland
Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anne H••••••
Director
DA
David A••
Director
JE
Jean N•••••
VICE CHAIR
JE
Jeff P••••
Director
JE
Jenny H•••••
Director
JE
Jessica H••••••••••••••
Director
KA
Karen M••••••
Director
KA
Kate M•••••••
Director
LI
Liz T••••
TREASURER
LO
Lorne S••••
Director
LO
Lorraine A••••••
Director
LO
Louise-Michelle R••••••••
Director
ME
Mehdi A•••••••
Director
MI
Michelle C•••••••
Director
SA
Sabrina D•••••
Director
ST
Stuart B•••
Director
SV
Sven S•••••••••
SECRETARY
TR
Travis W•••
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

Dogs found abandoned in parking lot over long weekend doing well, Ottawa Humane Society says - CTV News
May 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
Ottawa Humane Society launches pet food drive to keep pets with their families - Stittsville Central
Apr 2026
stittsvillecentral.ca
Ottawa Humane Society Pet Food Drive - CTV News
Apr 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
Volunteers needed at the Ottawa Humane Society - CTV News
Feb 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
From vet clinics to cancer care, how two Ottawa charities are managing a changing world - Ottawa Business Journal
Feb 2026
obj.ca
Ottawa Humane Society rescues 3 cats found outside in gym bag - CTV News
Jan 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
Vanier property on Durocher rezoned for Ottawa Humane Society’s new veterinary centre - Ottawa Business Journal
Dec 2025
obj.ca
Ottawa Humane Society seeking pet food donations ahead of holidays - CTV News
Dec 2025
www.ctvnews.ca
Dog that spent more than 1 year at Ottawa Humane Society finds forever home - CTV News
Oct 2025
www.ctvnews.ca
Ottawa Humane Society calls for donations during Canada Post strike - CTV News
Oct 2025
www.ctvnews.ca
Form filed
C$15.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$15.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other social services in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ottawa Humane Society This page 55 C$15.2 million 64%
Bonnyville and District S.p.c.a. (society for the Prevention … 61 C$249,392 100%
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre INC. 61 C$1.0 million 89%
Pembina Valley Humane Society INC. 61 C$298,871 82%
British Columbia Humane Society 61 C$32,847 98%
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation 61 C$1.5 million 95%
The Bow Valley Society for the Prevention of … 61 C$590,359 89%
Heavenly Creatures INC. 61 C$522,853 85%
Societe pour la Prevention de la Cruaute aux … 61 C$3.4 million 90%

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 - 18 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 Ottawa Humane Society

What is Ottawa Humane Society?
Ottawa Humane Society is a social services charitable organization based in Ottawa, Canada. Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled
Where is Ottawa Humane Society located?
Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
What is Ottawa Humane Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ottawa Humane Society trustworthy?
Ottawa Humane Society 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 Ottawa Humane Society's registration number?
Registration: 123264715RR0001 (Canada).
What is Ottawa Humane Society's website?
https://www.ottawahumane.ca
Are donations to Ottawa Humane Society 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.