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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyScientists in School is a registered religion nonprofit based in Pickering, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 867139537RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$4M in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Scientists in School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 61/100.
Scientists in School is located in Pickering, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 2-975 Dillingham Road, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Scientists in School has C$4M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Scientists in School is classified as a Religion 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 20 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Scientists in School. 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.
Scientists in School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 82% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the Scientists in School 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 religion charities registered in Canada: Scientists in School's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$4M is below the peer average of C$14M.
Scientists in School 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 SCIENTISTS IN SCHOOL is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
SCIENTISTS IN SCHOOL 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.
SCIENTISTS IN SCHOOL 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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Sentiment
PositiveToronto District School Board to vote on controversial change in fundraising policy - The Globe and Mail
Supporting STEM Education in Canada: Drax Foundation’s Partnership with Scientists in School - Drax Global
Students at Aberfoyle Public School become scientists for a day - Wellington Advertiser
Grants support local STEM programming, Youth Wellness Hub - MidlandToday.ca
Our students learn science in school, but are we teaching them how to identify scientific misinformation? - University of Portsmouth
LabX Media continues support for Scientists in School program - MidlandToday.ca
Empowering a new generation of scientists and innovators - TELUS
Magic or science? Bradford school experiments with S.T.E.M. programming (5 photos) - BarrieToday.com
Almadina Language Charter Academy - Grade 3 Students Become Real "Scientists in School!" - Education News Canada
Toronto school fundraising raises questions about equity in public-education system - The Globe and Mail
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- 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 - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Quick facts about Scientists in School
- What is Scientists in School?
- Scientists in School is a religion charitable organization based in Pickering, Canada. Places of worship
- Where is Scientists in School located?
- Headquartered in Pickering, Canada.
- What is Scientists in School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Scientists in School trustworthy?
- Scientists in School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Scientists in School's registration number?
- Registration: 867139537RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Scientists in School's website?
- https://www.scientistsinschool.ca
- Are donations to Scientists in School 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.