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Experience the magic of the SweetWater Music Festival, a premier summer music event in Owen Sound, Ontario. Showcasing world-class chamber music performances, emerging artists, and community programming, SweetWater brings together exceptional talent in an intimate and inspiring setting. Discover con
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GiveRadar's verified records show Sweetwater Music Festival with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- GiveRadar's profile for Sweetwater Music Festival draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical community development charities in Canada it tracks. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySweetwater Music Festival is a registered community development nonprofit based in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 850874389RR0001. 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 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$165K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sweetwater Music Festival's official registration number is 850874389RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Sweetwater Music Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 community development charities in Canada is 71/100.
Sweetwater Music Festival is located in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is PO Box 333 Stn Main, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Sweetwater Music Festival has C$165K in annual revenue. 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.
Sweetwater Music Festival is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$165K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sweetwater Music Festival. 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, Sweetwater Music Festival 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). 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.
Experience the magic of the SweetWater Music Festival, a premier summer music event in Owen Sound, Ontario. Showcasing world-class chamber music performances, emerging artists, and community programming, SweetWater brings together exceptional talent in an intimate and inspiring setting. Discover con Sweetwater Music Festival is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada.
Among community development charities registered in Canada: Its annual revenue of C$165K is below the peer average of C$4M.
Sweetwater Music Festival 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 Sweetwater Music Festival is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Sweetwater Music Festival 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.
Sweetwater Music Festival 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
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Officers & trustees (9)
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9 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 - 9 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 · 9 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 Sweetwater Music Festival
- What is Sweetwater Music Festival?
- Sweetwater Music Festival is a community development charitable organization based in Owen Sound, Canada. Experience the magic of the SweetWater Music Festival, a premier summer music event in Owen Sound, Ontario. Showcasing world-class chamber music performances, emerging artists, and community programming, SweetWater brings together exceptional talent in an intimate and inspiring setting. Discover con
- Where is Sweetwater Music Festival located?
- Headquartered in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Sweetwater Music Festival's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M.
- Is Sweetwater Music Festival trustworthy?
- Sweetwater Music Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 Sweetwater Music Festival's registration number?
- Registration: 850874389RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Sweetwater Music Festival's website?
- https://www.sweetwatermusicfestival.ca
- Are donations to Sweetwater Music Festival 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.