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The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music has been a leading education force in the community for over 50 years. The HSSM Faculty is composed of highly qualified, Suzuki-trained professional musicians. We offer instrumental music lessons in Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Piano, and Early Child Music Education.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music 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 13,007 community development charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Hamilton Suzuki School of Music is a registered community development nonprofit based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its registration number is 118951946RR0001. 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$126K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music's official registration number is 118951946RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music 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 community development charities in Canada is 71/100.
The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years. Its registered address is 21 Stone Church Rd W, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music has C$126K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$126K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music. 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 Hamilton Suzuki School of Music 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). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 Hamilton Suzuki School of Music has been a leading education force in the community for over 50 years. The HSSM Faculty is composed of highly qualified, Suzuki-trained professional musicians. We offer instrumental music lessons in Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Piano, and Early Child Music Education. The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among community development charities registered in Canada: Its annual revenue of C$126K is below the peer average of C$4M.
The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music 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 Hamilton Suzuki School of Music is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music 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 Hamilton Suzuki School of Music 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 (7)
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7 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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 7 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 · 1980
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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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Quick facts about The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music
- What is The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music?
- The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music is a community development charitable organization based in Hamilton, Canada. The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music has been a leading education force in the community for over 50 years. The HSSM Faculty is composed of highly qualified, Suzuki-trained professional musicians. We offer instrumental music lessons in Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Piano, and Early Child Music Education.
- When was The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music founded?
- The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music was founded in 1980.
- Where is The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music located?
- Headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- What is The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M.
- Is The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music trustworthy?
- The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music 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 Hamilton Suzuki School of Music's registration number?
- Registration: 118951946RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music's website?
- https://www.hssm.ca
- Are donations to The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music 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.