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St. John's Aquarium Incorporated

Education Petty Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador BN: 813995503RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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68
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About St. John's Aquarium Incorporated

Welcome to the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium, where we invite you to explore the vibrant marine life of Newfoundland and Labrador! Our interactive exhibits and educational programs make learning about marine ecosystems fun for all ages. Whether you

Headquarters
Petty Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Canada
Program spending This charity: 66%
Peer average: 75%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.66
C$0.20
ProgramC$0.66
AdministrationC$0.20
FundraisingC$0.07
OtherC$0.07

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, St. John's Aquarium Incorporated has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • 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 68 places it in the top 5% of the 8,619 education charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

St. John's Aquarium Incorporated is a registered education nonprofit based in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 813995503RR0001. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$419K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

St. John's Aquarium Incorporated's official registration number is 813995503RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

St. John's Aquarium Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 71/100.

St. John's Aquarium Incorporated is located in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Its registered address is 35A Southside Rd, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, St. John's Aquarium Incorporated has C$419K in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$10M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

St. John's Aquarium Incorporated is classified as an Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$419K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for St. John's Aquarium Incorporated. 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, St. John's Aquarium Incorporated 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 66% 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.

Welcome to the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium, where we invite you to explore the vibrant marine life of Newfoundland and Labrador! Our interactive exhibits and educational programs make learning about marine ecosystems fun for all ages. Whether you St. John's Aquarium Incorporated is classified as an education organization registered in Canada.

Among education charities registered in Canada: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$419K is below the peer average of C$10M.

St. John's Aquarium Incorporated 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.

Annual revenue
C$100K-C$1M
66% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if St. John's Aquarium Incorporated is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

EL
Elizabeth E••••••
Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$0.4M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education this charity 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

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 - 9 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 9 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about St. John's Aquarium Incorporated

What is St. John's Aquarium Incorporated?
St. John's Aquarium Incorporated is a education charitable organization based in Petty Harbour, Canada. Welcome to the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium, where we invite you to explore the vibrant marine life of Newfoundland and Labrador! Our interactive exhibits and educational programs make learning about marine ecosystems fun for all ages. Whether you
Where is St. John's Aquarium Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
What is St. John's Aquarium Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
Is St. John's Aquarium Incorporated trustworthy?
St. John's Aquarium Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 St. John's Aquarium Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: 813995503RR0001 (Canada).
What is St. John's Aquarium Incorporated's website?
https://www.miniaqua.org
Are donations to St. John's Aquarium Incorporated 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.