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The Centre for International Governance Innovation

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About The Centre for International Governance Innovation

The Centre for International Governance Innovation is a international organization based in WATERLOO, Canada. Annual revenue: $8.2 million. Registration: 890963416RR0001.

Headquarters
Waterloo, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in Canada
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 84%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.73
Program expensesC$0.73 (C$7.9 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Centre for International Governance Innovation is a registered international nonprofit based in Waterloo, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 890963416RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$8M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

The Centre for International Governance Innovation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 international charities in Canada is 56/100.

The Centre for International Governance Innovation is located in Waterloo, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 67 Erb St W, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The Centre for International Governance Innovation has C$8M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 84% for international charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Centre for International Governance Innovation is classified as a International organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$8M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

The Centre for International Governance Innovation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 73% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 84%. Visit the The Centre for International Governance Innovation 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.

The Centre for International Governance Innovation is a international organization based in WATERLOO, Canada. Annual revenue: $8.2 million. Registration: 890963416RR0001. The Centre for International Governance Innovation is classified as a international organization registered in Canada.

Among international charities registered in Canada: The Centre for International Governance Innovation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of C$8M is well above the peer average of C$2M.

The Centre for International Governance Innovation 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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Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
73% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if THE CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE INNOVATION is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

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Alison Gillwald
Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Alison G•••••••
Director
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Alison L•••
Director
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Elissa G••••••
Director
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James B••••••••
CHAIRMAN
MA
Maureen O•••••
Director
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Melissa H•••••••
Director
PA
Patrick H•••••
Director
RO
Roopa P••••••••••••
Director
SC
Scott B•••
TREASURER
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
C$8.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$8.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Economic Security is National Security - Business Council of Canada
Sep 2023
www.thebusinesscouncil.ca

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Peer charities

Other international in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Centre for International Governance Innovation This page 49 C$8.2 million 73%
All Nations International Development Agency 59 C$1.9 million 91%
Community Care for Central Hastings 57 C$2.1 million 65%
International Federation on Ageing / Fédération Internationale du … 56 C$1.7 million 85%
Canadian Society of Peace & Relief 56 C$1.6 million 87%
Kiwanis Care Society (1979) of New Westminster 56 C$8.1 million 100%
The Abraham Global Peace Initiative 56 C$1.6 million 70%
Global Aid Network 56 C$5.9 million 87%
Peacegeeks International Society 54 C$1.4 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Centre for International Governance Innovation

What is The Centre for International Governance Innovation?
The Centre for International Governance Innovation is a international charitable organization based in Waterloo, Canada. The Centre for International Governance Innovation is a international organization based in WATERLOO, Canada. Annual revenue: $8.2 million. Registration: 890963416RR0001.
Where is The Centre for International Governance Innovation located?
Headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.
What is The Centre for International Governance Innovation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Centre for International Governance Innovation trustworthy?
The Centre for International Governance Innovation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Centre for International Governance Innovation's registration number?
Registration: 890963416RR0001 (Canada).
What is The Centre for International Governance Innovation's website?
https://www.cigionline@org
Are donations to The Centre for International Governance Innovation 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.