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As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar religion in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Simon Fraser University has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 7,530 religion charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the CRA - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 8,105 religion 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.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySimon Fraser University is a registered religion nonprofit based in Burnaby, British Columbia, 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. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$910M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Simon Fraser University's official registration number is 118520725RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Simon Fraser University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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 71/100.
Simon Fraser University is located in Burnaby, British Columbia, 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 89% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$8M. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Simon Fraser University 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. Simon Fraser University is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$910M is well above the peer average of C$8M.
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.
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 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 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.
The Medley Playbook: Simon Fraser University - pipes|drums
Simon Fraser University - Searching for the next Higgs boson: SFU team drives global effort to boost science experiment at Large Hadron Collider - Education News Canada
Simon Fraser University - SFU study reveals alcohol significantly reduces chance of being rescued from drowning - Education News Canada
Simon Fraser University - Math may transform how rural B.C. hospitals manage life-saving blood donations - Education News Canada
Fraser Health and Simon Fraser University spark new collaboration to enhance well-being and resilience in the Fraser Health region - Fraser Health
Simon Fraser University has ‘no plans’ to revive football team after U Sports acceptance - 3DownNation
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY SFU launches $20M fund with InBC to invest in spin-off ventures - Education News Canada
Simon Fraser University accepted into Canada West conference - Freshet News
Simon Fraser University one step closer to U SPORTS return after Canada West approval - SportsCage.com
Simon Fraser University's application to rejoin U Sports athletic conference provisionally accepted - CBC
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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 - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
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 · 16 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 · 2010
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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 Simon Fraser University
- What is Simon Fraser University?
- Simon Fraser University is a religion charitable organization based in Burnaby, Canada. As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change.
- When was Simon Fraser University founded?
- Simon Fraser University was founded in 2010.
- Where is Simon Fraser University located?
- Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, 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 69 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.