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· vs. 4 similar education in CanadaRed flags
· All clearWhere every C$1 goes
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Calgary Zoological Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Calgary, AB, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 118824192RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$81M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
The Calgary Zoological Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 61/100.
The Calgary Zoological Society is located in Calgary, AB, Canada. Its registered address is 1300 Zoo Rd Ne, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Calgary Zoological Society has C$81M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Calgary Zoological Society is classified as a Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$81M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
The Calgary Zoological Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 77% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the The Calgary Zoological Society profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among education charities registered in Canada: The Calgary Zoological Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$81M is well above the peer average of C$1M.
The Calgary Zoological 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.
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Filing history
2 years 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 THE CALGARY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
THE CALGARY ZOOLOGICAL 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.
THE CALGARY ZOOLOGICAL 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (22)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralMaragret Roberta Scott - Obituary - August 27, 2014 - Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services
Polar Bears at the Calgary Zoo - Where Sad Animals Are "Happy" - Alberta Views
Omer Patrick II - Legacy obituary
Obituary for Frederick Larson Scott - Bowers Funeral Service
Calgary aims to ‘re-animate’ city spaces with $3.4 million boost - constructconnect.com
Barbara Kell Obituary (1943 - 2021) - Mississauga, ON - Mississauga News - Legacy obituary
Pandas follow the Calgary Stampede out of town––and back to China - Animals 24-7
A Q&A With Calgary Taxidermist Perry Steinhilber - Avenue Calgary
Limited contributions of released animals from zoos to North American conservation translocations - Wiley
Calgary Zoo's state-of-the-art Panda Passage - Blooloop
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- 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 - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Calgary Zoological Society
- What is The Calgary Zoological Society?
- The Calgary Zoological Society is a education charitable organization based in Calgary, Canada. Scholarships, bursaries, awards
- Where is The Calgary Zoological Society located?
- Headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
- What is The Calgary Zoological Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Calgary Zoological Society trustworthy?
- The Calgary Zoological Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 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 The Calgary Zoological Society's registration number?
- Registration: 118824192RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Calgary Zoological Society's website?
- https://calgaryzoo.com
- Are donations to The Calgary Zoological 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.