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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Columbia Learning Society is a registered religion nonprofit based in Calgary, AB, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 888631025RR0001. 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$19K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
The Columbia Learning 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 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 61/100.
The Columbia Learning Society is located in Calgary, AB, Canada. Its registered address is 802 Manning Road N E, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Columbia Learning Society has C$19K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Columbia Learning Society is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$19K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
The Columbia Learning 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. 79% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the The Columbia Learning 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 religion charities registered in Canada: The Columbia Learning Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of C$19K is below the peer average of C$14M.
The Columbia Learning 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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2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Canadian donations are deductible if THE COLUMBIA LEARNING SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
THE COLUMBIA LEARNING 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 COLUMBIA LEARNING 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).
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Quick facts about The Columbia Learning Society
- What is The Columbia Learning Society?
- The Columbia Learning Society is a religion charitable organization based in Calgary, Canada. Missionary organizations, evangelism
- Where is The Columbia Learning Society located?
- Headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
- What is The Columbia Learning Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Columbia Learning Society trustworthy?
- The Columbia Learning 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 Columbia Learning Society's registration number?
- Registration: 888631025RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Columbia Learning Society's website?
- https://www.columbia.ab.ca
- Are donations to The Columbia Learning 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.