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Visit www.idlf.caAbout The Durham District School Board
Ignite Durham Learning Foundation is a registered charity working with the Durham District School Board to remove barriers to learning. Through our five pillars, we provide students with school supplies, food, financial support, and opportunities to thrive. Together, we empower children, youth, and families across Durham Region to reach their full potential.
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Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar religion in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Durham District School Board has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 7,530 religion charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 10% of the 8,105 religion charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyThe Durham District School Board is a registered religion nonprofit based in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 107270894RR0001. 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$998M in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Durham District School Board's official registration number is 107270894RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
The Durham District School Board 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. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.
The Durham District School Board is located in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is 400 Taunton Rd E, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Durham District School Board has C$998M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Durham District School Board is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has C$998M in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Durham District School Board. 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 Durham District School Board 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Ignite Durham Learning Foundation is a registered charity working with the Durham District School Board to remove barriers to learning. Through our five pillars, we provide students with school supplies, food, financial support, and opportunities to thrive. Together, we empower children, youth, and families across Durham Region to reach their full potential. The Durham District School Board is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada.
Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$998M is well above the peer average of C$8M.
The Durham District School Board 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 Durham District School Board is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
The Durham District School Board 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 Durham District School Board 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
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD DDSB Shares Details of School Renewal Investment Report - Education News Canada
Durham District School Board - IDLF Launches “Ignite Summer” Campaign Following Concerning Student Nutrition Survey - Education News Canada
Durham District School Board - DDSB Announces Recipients of the 2026 Student Senate Leadership Award - Education News Canada
DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Pickering High School Photographer Captures National Title - Education News Canada
NO SCHOOL: Durham Region elementary students, including those in Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and Whitby, have upcoming PA day - DurhamRegion.com
Durham District School Board - DDSB Students Shine on the International Stage at DECA ICDC 2026 - Education News Canada
NO SCHOOL: All Durham region students off on May 18 - DurhamRegion.com
NO SCHOOL: Students in Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Whitby get 3-day weekend thanks to PA day on April 17 - DurhamRegion.com
‘Potential schedule risk’: DDSB awaiting additional funding for new Whitby secondary school - DurhamRegion.com
‘For the sake of democracy’: DDSB appeals for public process on potential trustee removal - DurhamRegion.com
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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 - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 20 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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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Durham District School Board
- What is The Durham District School Board?
- The Durham District School Board is a religion charitable organization based in Whitby, Canada. Ignite Durham Learning Foundation is a registered charity working with the Durham District School Board to remove barriers to learning. Through our five pillars, we provide students with school supplies, food, financial support, and opportunities to thrive. Together, we empower children, youth, and families across Durham Region to reach their full potential.
- Where is The Durham District School Board located?
- Headquartered in Whitby, Ontario, Canada.
- What is The Durham District School Board's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100M-C$1B. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Durham District School Board trustworthy?
- The Durham District School Board 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 Durham District School Board's registration number?
- Registration: 107270894RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Durham District School Board's website?
- https://www.idlf.ca/
- Are donations to The Durham District School Board 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.