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Ancient Wisdom, Awakening Soul: Discover the Heart of the Christian Wisdom Tradition. An inclusive non-profit society welcoming seekers from all traditions through resources, recordings, and retreats.
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Contemplative Society with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 8,619 education charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Contemplative Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its registration number is 878177161RR0001. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$152K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Contemplative Society's official registration number is 878177161RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
The Contemplative Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 71/100.
The Contemplative Society is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is PO Box 23031 Rpo Cook Street, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Contemplative Society has C$152K in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$10M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Contemplative Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$152K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Contemplative Society. 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 Contemplative Society 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 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Ancient Wisdom, Awakening Soul: Discover the Heart of the Christian Wisdom Tradition. An inclusive non-profit society welcoming seekers from all traditions through resources, recordings, and retreats. The Contemplative Society is classified as an education organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among education charities registered in Canada: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$152K is below the peer average of C$10M.
The Contemplative 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.
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 The Contemplative Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
The Contemplative 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 Contemplative 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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10 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 - 10 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 · 10 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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Founding date · 1997
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Contemplative Society
- What is The Contemplative Society?
- The Contemplative Society is a education charitable organization based in Victoria, Canada. Ancient Wisdom, Awakening Soul: Discover the Heart of the Christian Wisdom Tradition. An inclusive non-profit society welcoming seekers from all traditions through resources, recordings, and retreats.
- When was The Contemplative Society founded?
- The Contemplative Society was founded in 1997.
- Where is The Contemplative Society located?
- Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is The Contemplative Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Contemplative Society trustworthy?
- The Contemplative Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Contemplative Society's registration number?
- Registration: 878177161RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Contemplative Society's website?
- https://www.contemplative.org
- Are donations to The Contemplative 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.