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Looking for the best private schools in Canada? Pickering College is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls from JK to Grade 12 in Newmarket, ON. Founded in 1842, as part of our Quaker values we celebrate diversity in all aspects of the school. This is reflected both in our Global Leadership Program and our commitment to a co-educational environment.
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· vs. 4 similar religion in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Pickering College has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- Established in 1842, it is among the oldest religion charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 7,530 religion charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 8,105 religion charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPickering College is a registered religion nonprofit based in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1842 and has been operating for 184 years. Its registration number is 119092815RR0001. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$36M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Pickering College's official registration number is 119092815RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Pickering College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.
Pickering College is located in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1842 and has been active for 184 years. Its registered address is 16945 Bayview Ave, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Pickering College has C$36M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for religion 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.
Pickering College is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$36M in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Pickering College. 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, Pickering College 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Looking for the best private schools in Canada? Pickering College is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls from JK to Grade 12 in Newmarket, ON. Founded in 1842, as part of our Quaker values we celebrate diversity in all aspects of the school. This is reflected both in our Global Leadership Program and our commitment to a co-educational environment. Pickering College is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1842.
Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of C$36M is well above the peer average of C$8M.
Pickering College 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.
Filing history
1 year 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 Pickering College is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Pickering College 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.
Pickering College 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.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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How Pickering College breaks through the classroom walls - Toronto Star
Newmarket’s Pickering College honours community changemakers - YorkRegion.com
Pickering College honours local, global changemakers at annual event - NewmarketToday.ca
‘Incredible honour’: Newmarket’s Pickering College named to Hall of Fame - YorkRegion.com
Pickering College business students shine at provincial competition - NewmarketToday.ca
'Best ice in Newmarket': Pickering College reopens Eric Veale Memorial Arena - NewmarketToday.ca
Pickering College Celebrates the Official Re-Opening of the Eric Veale Memorial Arena: Community gathers for first official hockey game between students, alumni - Newswire Canada
‘Most important work in the world’: Students from Newmarket’s Pickering College create Little Forest - YorkRegion.com
Pickering College students celebrate creation of 'Little Forest' - NewmarketToday.ca
Pickering College cuts the ribbon on 50,000 square foot West Lake House - newspapers-online.com
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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 - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 15 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1842
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Pickering College
- What is Pickering College?
- Pickering College is a religion charitable organization based in Newmarket, Canada. Looking for the best private schools in Canada? Pickering College is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls from JK to Grade 12 in Newmarket, ON. Founded in 1842, as part of our Quaker values we celebrate diversity in all aspects of the school. This is reflected both in our Global Leadership Program and our commitment to a co-educational environment.
- When was Pickering College founded?
- Pickering College was founded in 1842.
- Where is Pickering College located?
- Headquartered in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Pickering College's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Pickering College trustworthy?
- Pickering College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Pickering College's registration number?
- Registration: 119092815RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Pickering College's website?
- https://www.pickeringcollege.on.ca
- Are donations to Pickering College 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.