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The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole

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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole

The Cole Foundation spends approximately $2 million annually on grants, three quarters of which are devoted to medical issues and one quarter to community-based initiatives, including intercultural dialogue through the arts in Montreal.

La Fondation Cole consacre chaque année environ 2 millions de dollars à des subventions, dont les trois quarts sont consacrés à des questions médicales et le quart à des initiatives communautaires, notamment le dialogue interculturel par le biais des arts à Montréal.

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Headquarters
Westmount, Quebec
Foundation type
Public foundation
Size
medium

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 community development in Canada
Program spending This charity: 6%
Peer average: 77%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
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$0.80
ProgramC$0.06
AdministrationC$0.03
Grants to other charitiesC$0.80
OtherC$0.08
UnallocatedC$0.03

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 83% of the 12,007 community development charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 10% of the 13,007 community development 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
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole is a registered community development nonprofit based in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 890929557RR0001. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$4M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole's official registration number is 890929557RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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.

The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole is located in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. Its registered address is 404 - 310 Av Victoria, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole has C$4M in annual revenue. It allocates 6% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 77% for community development charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Public foundation. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole. 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, The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole 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 6% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.

The Cole Foundation spends approximately $2 million annually on grants, three quarters of which are devoted to medical issues and one quarter to community-based initiatives, including intercultural dialogue through the arts in Montreal. The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada.

Among community development charities registered in Canada: It allocates 6% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of C$4M is comparable to the peer average of C$4M.

The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole 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$1M-C$10M
6% 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 The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

AN
Anne L••••
Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$4.3M 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 this charity 13,007
Education 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 - 13 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 · 13 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 The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole

What is The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole?
The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole is a community development public foundation based in Westmount, Canada. The Cole Foundation spends approximately $2 million annually on grants, three quarters of which are devoted to medical issues and one quarter to community-based initiatives, including intercultural dialogue through the arts in Montreal.
Where is The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole located?
Headquartered in Westmount, Quebec, Canada.
What is The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 6% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole trustworthy?
The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole's registration number?
Registration: 890929557RR0001 (Canada).
What is The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole's website?
https://www.colefoundation.ca
Are donations to The Cole foundation/La Fondation Cole 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.