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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySimon Fraser University is a registered religion nonprofit based in Burnaby, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is 118520725RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$910M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Simon Fraser University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 62/100.
Simon Fraser University is located in Burnaby, BC, Canada. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 8888 University Dr, Financial Services, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Simon Fraser University has C$910M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Simon Fraser University is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has C$910M in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Simon Fraser University. 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.
Simon Fraser University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Simon Fraser University 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: Simon Fraser University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$910M is well above the peer average of C$14M.
Simon Fraser University 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 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY 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.
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY 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).
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NeutralLiving on campus your first year - Residence and Housing - Simon Fraser University
3 Ways to get Involved at SFU - Simon Fraser University
Immersing Yourself at SFU - Simon Fraser University
Moment Energy and Simon Fraser University Explore Clean Energy Solutions for Advanced Data Infrastructure - Moment Energy
Faculty of Environment award winners - Simon Fraser University
SFU announces 2026 honorary degree recipients - Simon Fraser University
June Dinner at the Diamond Alumni Centre - Simon Fraser University
Reflecting on 12 years as Executive Director - Simon Fraser University
Maize and Blue to Host Simon Fraser During B1G Bye Week - University of Michigan Athletics - University of Michigan Athletics
SFU CMNS New Website Launch - Simon Fraser University
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- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Simon Fraser University
- What is Simon Fraser University?
- Simon Fraser University is a religion charitable organization based in Burnaby, Canada. Places of worship
- When was Simon Fraser University founded?
- Simon Fraser University was founded in 2010.
- Where is Simon Fraser University located?
- Headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.
- What is Simon Fraser University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100M-C$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Simon Fraser University trustworthy?
- Simon Fraser University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 Simon Fraser University's registration number?
- Registration: 118520725RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Simon Fraser University's website?
- https://sfu.ca
- Are donations to Simon Fraser University 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.