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SPARC BC is an independent, non-partisan, registered charity that works with BC communities in building a just and healthy society for all.
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- Established in 1966, it predates 89% of the human services charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 15,009 human services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- a website
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySocial Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its registration number is 121683916RR0001. 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$7M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society's official registration number is 121683916RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society 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 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 71/100.
Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society is located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years. Its registered address is 4445 Norfolk Street, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society has C$7M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for human services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$7M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society. 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, Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
SPARC BC is an independent, non-partisan, registered charity that works with BC communities in building a just and healthy society for all. Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1966.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of C$7M is well above the peer average of C$4M.
Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society 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 Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society 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.
Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (13)
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13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 13 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 · 1966
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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
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Quick facts about Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society
- What is Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society?
- Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society is a human services charitable organization based in Burnaby, Canada. SPARC BC is an independent, non-partisan, registered charity that works with BC communities in building a just and healthy society for all.
- When was Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society founded?
- Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society was founded in 1966.
- Where is Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society located?
- Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society trustworthy?
- Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society 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 Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society's registration number?
- Registration: 121683916RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society's website?
- https://www.sparc.bc.ca
- Are donations to Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia Society 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.