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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOttawa Public Library Board is a registered education nonprofit based in Ottawa, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 861292886RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$64M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Ottawa Public Library Board has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 61/100.
Ottawa Public Library Board is located in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 120 Metcalfe Street, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Ottawa Public Library Board has C$64M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ottawa Public Library Board is classified as a Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$64M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
Ottawa Public Library Board has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 88% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the Ottawa Public Library Board 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 education charities registered in Canada: Ottawa Public Library Board's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$64M is well above the peer average of C$1M.
Ottawa Public Library Board 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 OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD 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.
OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Officers & trustees (9)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralThese 6 books and a film screening were challenged at Ottawa library branches in 2025 - CTV News
Ottawa Public Library sees increase in reported incidents in 2024 - Ottawa Citizen
Not just a library, Ottawa's new Ādisōke will offer more than books - Ottawa Citizen
The Making of Rosemount Library - Carleton University
Hunt Club in line for new Ottawa Public Library branch - CBC
Ottawa Public Library plans new chapter in Old Hunt Club neighbourhood - CTV News
Library board looks at expanding free membership to include Indigenous communities - CityNews Ottawa
Ottawa Public Library outlines 18 branches to build or renovate over next 20 years - CTV News
Schedule still ‘fluid,’ but city expects mid-2026 opening for Ādisōke library - Capital Current
Ottawa's new central library Ᾱdisōke could face delays - CBC
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- 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 - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ottawa Public Library Board
- What is Ottawa Public Library Board?
- Ottawa Public Library Board is a education charitable organization based in Ottawa, Canada. Scholarships, bursaries, awards
- Where is Ottawa Public Library Board located?
- Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
- What is Ottawa Public Library Board's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ottawa Public Library Board trustworthy?
- Ottawa Public Library Board has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 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 Public Library Board's registration number?
- Registration: 861292886RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Ottawa Public Library Board's website?
- https://biblioottawalibrary.ca
- Are donations to Ottawa Public Library Board 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.