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YOU Can make a real impact in Niagara! $2 buys a pair of warm, Canadian-made wool socks for someone in need. Each pair is proudly Canadian-made, ensuring quality and durability to withstand the harshest winters. When you donate, 100% of your contribution stays in Niagara and goes directly to purchasing these essential items, making a
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Socks for Change has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- Its integrity score of 63 places it in the top 25% 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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- financial records
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySocks for Change is a registered human services nonprofit based in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 710201088RR0001. 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 63/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$50K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Socks for Change's official registration number is 710201088RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Socks for Change has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 75% 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.
Socks for Change is located in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is 73 Dalhousie Ave, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Socks for Change has C$50K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for human services charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Socks for Change is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$50K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Socks for Change. 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, Socks for Change 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
YOU Can make a real impact in Niagara! $2 buys a pair of warm, Canadian-made wool socks for someone in need. Each pair is proudly Canadian-made, ensuring quality and durability to withstand the harshest winters. When you donate, 100% of your contribution stays in Niagara and goes directly to purchasing these essential items, making a Socks for Change is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$50K is below the peer average of C$4M.
Socks for Change 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 Socks for Change is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Socks for Change 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.
Socks for Change 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 (2)
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2 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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 2 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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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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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Socks for Change
- What is Socks for Change?
- Socks for Change is a human services private foundation based in St Catharines, Canada. YOU Can make a real impact in Niagara! $2 buys a pair of warm, Canadian-made wool socks for someone in need. Each pair is proudly Canadian-made, ensuring quality and durability to withstand the harshest winters. When you donate, 100% of your contribution stays in Niagara and goes directly to purchasing these essential items, making a
- Where is Socks for Change located?
- Headquartered in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Socks for Change's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Socks for Change trustworthy?
- Socks for Change has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 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 Socks for Change's registration number?
- Registration: 710201088RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Socks for Change's website?
- https://socksforchange.ca/
- Are donations to Socks for Change 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.