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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Food Bank of York Region is a registered human services nonprofit based in Concord, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 849539473RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$11M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Food Bank of York Region has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 61/100.
The Food Bank of York Region is located in Concord, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 5 - 8201 Keele St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Food Bank of York Region has C$11M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for human services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Food Bank of York Region is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$11M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Food Bank of York Region. 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.
The Food Bank of York Region has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the The Food Bank of York Region 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 human services charities registered in Canada: The Food Bank of York Region's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$11M is well above the peer average of C$4M.
The Food Bank of York Region 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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Filing history
2 years 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 Food Bank of York Region is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
The Food Bank of York Region 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 Food Bank of York Region 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.
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NeutralGTA food banks get $10M gift amid record-high demand - NewmarketToday.ca
York Region food bank appeals for support as demand, costs spike - NewmarketToday.ca
Volunteer collects whopping 9,000 pounds of food for York Region food bank - NewmarketToday.ca
7,400 Newmarket adults, children, seniors used food bank in 2020: Report on Hunger - NewmarketToday.ca
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- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about The Food Bank of York Region
- What is The Food Bank of York Region?
- The Food Bank of York Region is a human services charitable organization based in Concord, Canada. Housing
- Where is The Food Bank of York Region located?
- Headquartered in Concord, Canada.
- What is The Food Bank of York Region's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Food Bank of York Region trustworthy?
- The Food Bank of York Region has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Food Bank of York Region's registration number?
- Registration: 849539473RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Food Bank of York Region's website?
- https://www.fbyr.ca.
- Are donations to The Food Bank of York Region 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.