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Simon Fraser University

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About Simon Fraser University

Places of worship

Founded
Headquarters
Burnaby, BC
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in Canada
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 62

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.90
Program expensesC$0.90 (C$786.4 million)
90% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Simon 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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Annual revenue
C$100M-C$1B
90% 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 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

AB
Abhishek Parmar
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT MEMBER

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abhishek P•••••
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT MEMBER
AN
Angela G•••••
ALUMNI ORDER-IN-COUNCIL
AN
Angie L••••••
BOARD CHAIR
CA
Carolyn H••••
STAFF MEMBER
DA
Daniel L••••••
FACULTY MEMBER
ER
Eric G•••••••••
FACULTY MEMBER
GR
Gregory M••••••
ORDER-IN-COUNCIL
JA
James S••••••
ORDER-IN-COUNCIL
JO
Joy J••••••
PRESIDENT AND VICE CHA
KA
Kamal B••••
ALUMNI ORDER-IN -COUNCIL
MI
Mike L•••••••
ORDER-IN-COUNCIL
MI
Mike M•••••••
ORDER-IN-COUNCIL
NE
Neelam S•••••
ORDER-IN-COUNCIL
PA
Paula M•••••
DEPUTY BOARD CHAIR
RA
Rachel L•••
GRADUATE STUDENT MEMBER
TA
Tamara V••••••
CHANCELLOR
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Living on campus your first year - Residence and Housing - Simon Fraser University
Mar 2026
www.sfu.ca
3 Ways to get Involved at SFU - Simon Fraser University
Mar 2026
www.sfu.ca
Immersing Yourself at SFU - Simon Fraser University
Mar 2026
www.sfu.ca
Moment Energy and Simon Fraser University Explore Clean Energy Solutions for Advanced Data Infrastructure - Moment Energ
Mar 2026
www.momentenergy.com
Faculty of Environment award winners - Simon Fraser University
Mar 2026
www.sfu.ca
SFU announces 2026 honorary degree recipients - Simon Fraser University
Mar 2026
www.sfu.ca
June Dinner at the Diamond Alumni Centre - Simon Fraser University
Mar 2026
www.sfu.ca
Reflecting on 12 years as Executive Director - Simon Fraser University
Mar 2026
www.sfu.ca
Maize and Blue to Host Simon Fraser During B1G Bye Week - University of Michigan Athletics - University of Michigan Athl
Mar 2026
mgoblue.com
SFU CMNS New Website Launch - Simon Fraser University
Feb 2026
www.sfu.ca
Form filed
C$909.9M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$909.9M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other religion in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Simon Fraser University This page 60 C$909.9 million 90%
Construction Foundation of Bc (2012) Society 64 C$5.2 million 89%
College Andre-Grasset (1973) INC. 62 C$26.1 million 84%
Evergreen Presbyterian Church 61 C$158,742 100%
Women'S Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor INC. 61 C$6.0 million 91%
The Board of Trustees of Red Deer School … 61 C$125.8 million 97%
Maktab Tarighat Oveyssi Shahmaghsoudi (school of Islamic Sufism) 61 C$537,113 83%
Living Waters Christian Academy 61 C$2.6 million 84%
The Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate School Division 61 C$64.5 million 100%

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 - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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
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 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.