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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Serenity House Inc. has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 83% of the 5,517 arts & culture charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 5,872 arts & culture 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
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySerenity House Inc. is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its registration number is 107968232RR0001. 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$2M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Serenity House Inc.'s official registration number is 107968232RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Serenity House Inc. 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 arts & culture charities in Canada is 71/100.
Serenity House Inc. is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years. Its registered address is 536 Brunel St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Serenity House Inc. has C$2M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 62% for arts & culture charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Serenity House Inc. is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Serenity House Inc.. 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, Serenity House Inc. 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 62%). 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.
Join Serenity House's mission to transform lives with over 50 years of recovery support. Reclaim your life. Discover our story & make a donation today! Serenity House Inc. is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Canada: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 62%. Its annual revenue of C$2M is below the peer average of C$8M.
Serenity House Inc. 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 Serenity House Inc. is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Serenity House Inc. 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.
Serenity House Inc. 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 (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Photos show third annual Serenity Car Show, built for speed - Abilene Reporter-News
Bobby Brown turns grief into purpose at Bobbi Kristina Serenity House Sneaker Ball - Remixd Magazine
Tina Knowles, Tisha Campbell, and Ruby Flores Honored at Bobbi Kristina’s Serenity House Sneaker Ball - bet.com
Bobbi Kristina's Serenity House: How music icon Bobby Brown turns heartbreak into purpose - CBS News
Bobbi Kristina’s Serenity House Hosts 5th Annual Celebration Of Serenity Sneaker Ball Honoring Community Leaders - The National Law Review
The gaps in addiction recovery support (with Loudoun Serenity House founder Melissa Hinton) - LoudounNow.com
Voinovich School’s latest assistance to Serenity Grove provides useful performance data - Ohio University
Yavapai Humane Society opens Serenity House, offering families a peaceful place to say goodbye - Prescott Daily Courier
Serenity House of Green Bay expands goal of achieving sobriety with new halfway house - WFRV Local 5
Yavapai Humane Society Opens Serenity House: A Peaceful Place to Say Goodbye - The Prescott Times Media
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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 - 8 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 · 8 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 · 1969
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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 Serenity House Inc.
- What is Serenity House Inc.?
- Serenity House Inc. is a arts & culture charitable organization based in Ottawa, Canada. Join Serenity House's mission to transform lives with over 50 years of recovery support. Reclaim your life. Discover our story & make a donation today!
- When was Serenity House Inc. founded?
- Serenity House Inc. was founded in 1969.
- Where is Serenity House Inc. located?
- Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Serenity House Inc.'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Serenity House Inc. trustworthy?
- Serenity House Inc. 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 Serenity House Inc.'s registration number?
- Registration: 107968232RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Serenity House Inc.'s website?
- https://www.serenityhouseottawa.com
- Are donations to Serenity House Inc. 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.