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Policywise for Children & Families

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Policywise for Children & Families

Policywise for Children & Families is a youth development organization based in EDMONTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $3.7 million. Registration: 889801908RR0001.

Headquarters
Edmonton, AB
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar youth development in Canada
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 52%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 52

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$0.78
Program expensesC$0.78 (C$2.9 million)
78% to programs beats the peer average (52%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Policywise for Children & Families is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 889801908RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is above the average of 52/100 for youth development charities in Canada. The organization reports C$4M in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Policywise for Children & Families 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. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in Canada is 52/100.

Policywise for Children & Families is located in Edmonton, AB, Canada. Its registered address is 1000 9925 109 Street, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Policywise for Children & Families has C$4M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 52% for youth development 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.

Policywise for Children & Families is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

Policywise for Children & Families 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. 78% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 52%. Visit the Policywise for Children & Families 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.

Policywise for Children & Families is a youth development organization based in EDMONTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $3.7 million. Registration: 889801908RR0001. Policywise for Children & Families is classified as a youth development organization registered in Canada.

Among youth development charities registered in Canada: Policywise for Children & Families's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is above the peer average of 52/100. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 52%. Its annual revenue of C$4M is well above the peer average of C$1M.

Policywise for Children & Families 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$1M-C$10M
78% 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 POLICYWISE FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES 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

AM
Amanda Broos
Director

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amanda B••••
Director
AN
Angela L••••
Director
BE
Belinda B•••••••
Director
BR
Brian C••••••••
Director
CH
Cheryl W••••••••••
Director
JA
Jackie S•••••••
Chairman of the Board
JA
James G••••••
Director
JA
James T•••••
Chairman of the Board
MA
Mark R••••••••
Director
MA
Martin C•••••
Director
MI
Michelle O••••
Director
NI
Nicoelle W•••••
Director
RO
Robbie B••••••••••••
Director
RO
Robyn B••••••••
President & CEO
RO
Roderick R•••
Director
ST
Stacey G•••••••
Director
TA
Tanya M•••••
Director
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Form filed
C$3.7M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$3.7M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other youth development in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Policywise for Children & Families This page 56 C$3.7 million 78%
Centre Évolution Jeunesse / Youth Evolution Center INC. 53 C$1.1 million 85%
Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre 53 C$3.8 million 79%
Fondation des offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec 52 C$1.0 million 1%
Grandview Children'S Foundation 52 C$6.1 million 15%
La Fondation du Ywca de Montreal/ywca Foundation of … 51 C$2.0 million -
Children First Canada 50 C$1.0 million 79%

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Policywise for Children & Families

What is Policywise for Children & Families?
Policywise for Children & Families is a youth development charitable organization based in Edmonton, Canada. Policywise for Children & Families is a youth development organization based in EDMONTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $3.7 million. Registration: 889801908RR0001.
Where is Policywise for Children & Families located?
Headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
What is Policywise for Children & Families's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Policywise for Children & Families trustworthy?
Policywise for Children & Families 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 Policywise for Children & Families's registration number?
Registration: 889801908RR0001 (Canada).
What is Policywise for Children & Families's website?
https://www.policywise.com
Are donations to Policywise for Children & Families 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.