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Recognized as a leading culinary school in Canada, with small classes and hands-on instruction. See what makes Stratford Chefs School-trained Chefs stand apart.
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Stratford Chefs School has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 7,530 religion charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Stratford Chefs School draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical religion charities in Canada it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStratford Chefs School is a registered religion nonprofit based in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its registration number is 119199958RR0001. 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 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Stratford Chefs School's official registration number is 119199958RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Stratford Chefs School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.
Stratford Chefs School is located in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years. Its registered address is 192 Ontario St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Stratford Chefs School has C$1M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stratford Chefs School is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$1M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Stratford Chefs School. 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, Stratford Chefs School 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Recognized as a leading culinary school in Canada, with small classes and hands-on instruction. See what makes Stratford Chefs School-trained Chefs stand apart. Stratford Chefs School is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of C$1M is below the peer average of C$8M.
Stratford Chefs School 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 Stratford Chefs School is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Stratford Chefs School 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.
Stratford Chefs School 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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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.
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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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 · 1983
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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 Stratford Chefs School
- What is Stratford Chefs School?
- Stratford Chefs School is a religion charitable organization based in Stratford, Canada. Recognized as a leading culinary school in Canada, with small classes and hands-on instruction. See what makes Stratford Chefs School-trained Chefs stand apart.
- When was Stratford Chefs School founded?
- Stratford Chefs School was founded in 1983.
- Where is Stratford Chefs School located?
- Headquartered in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Stratford Chefs School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Stratford Chefs School trustworthy?
- Stratford Chefs School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Stratford Chefs School's registration number?
- Registration: 119199958RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Stratford Chefs School's website?
- https://stratfordchef.com/
- Are donations to Stratford Chefs School 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.