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The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled

Headquarters
Hamilton, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 88%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 61

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.57
Program expensesC$0.57 (C$2.1 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a registered social services nonprofit based in Hamilton, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 119236750RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$6M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 61/100.

The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is located in Hamilton, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 245 Dartnall Rd, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has C$6M in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$865K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$6M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 57% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. Visit the The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 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 social services charities registered in Canada: The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of C$6M is well above the peer average of C$865K.

The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 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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Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
57% to programs
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if THE HAMILTON/BURLINGTON SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

AN
Angela Papalia
VICE CHAIR

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

AN
Angela P••••••
VICE CHAIR
CA
Carrie T•••••••••
Director
DE
Deborah B••••
TREASURER
EM
Emily V••
SECRETARY
GU
Guru S••••••
Director
JU
Juanita G•••••••
Director
KI
Kim C•••••••••
BOARD CHAIR
RY
Ryan P••••
VICE CHAIR
SH
Shannon M•••••
Director
TR
Trish N•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$5.8M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$5.8M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other social services in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … This page 55 C$5.8 million 57%
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre INC. 61 C$1.0 million 89%
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation 61 C$1.5 million 95%
Societe pour la Prevention de la Cruaute aux … 61 C$3.4 million 90%
Delta Waterfowl Foundation 61 C$4.7 million 85%
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals … 61 C$2.9 million 83%
Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge 61 C$1.0 million 94%
Fort Mcmurray Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 61 C$2.1 million 81%
Humane Society of Durham Region 61 C$3.5 million 85%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

What is The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?
The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a social services charitable organization based in Hamilton, Canada. Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled
Where is The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals located?
Headquartered in Hamilton, Canada.
What is The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals trustworthy?
The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's registration number?
Registration: 119236750RR0001 (Canada).
What is The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's website?
https://www.hbspca.com
Are donations to The Hamilton/burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 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.