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The Hospital for Sick Children

Arts & Culture Toronto, Ontario BN: 107492928RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About The Hospital for Sick Children

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country.

Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Canada
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 64%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.76
C$0.17
ProgramC$0.76
AdministrationC$0.17
Grants to other charitiesC$0.00
OtherC$0.07
76% to programs beats the peer average (64%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Hospital for Sick Children with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 5,517 arts & culture charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 5% of the 5,872 arts & culture charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

The Hospital for Sick Children is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 107492928RR0001. 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$1.3B in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Hospital for Sick Children's official registration number is 107492928RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

The Hospital for Sick Children 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 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Canada is 71/100.

The Hospital for Sick Children is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is 555 University Ave, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The Hospital for Sick Children has C$1.3B in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 64% for arts & culture 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 Hospital for Sick Children is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has C$1.3B in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Hospital for Sick Children. 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 Hospital for Sick Children 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 64%). 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 Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country. The Hospital for Sick Children is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Canada.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Canada: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 64%. Its annual revenue of C$1.3B is well above the peer average of C$8M.

The Hospital for Sick Children 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.

Annual revenue
C$1B+
76% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if The Hospital for Sick Children is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Andrew S•••••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Duke University football team 'GHOSTS' hospital full of sick children excitedly waiting for visit from 'superhero' athle
Jan 2026
www.dailymail.co.uk
Form filed
C$1257.9M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto says most systems operating following ransomware attack - Canada's National Observ
Jan 2023
www.nationalobserver.com
Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto reduces surgeries to preserve critical care - Barrie 360
Nov 2022
barrie360.com
Royal Hospital for Sick Children ward closing due to fungus levels - Belfast Live
Dec 2019
www.belfastlive.co.uk
'Make-a-Wish' wishes decrease trips to hospital for sick children: Study - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Vid
Nov 2018
abcnews.com
Therapy dog Buddi visits Wrexham Maelor Hospital's sick children - BBC
Dec 2017
www.bbc.com
Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children needs your help to win amazing cinema-style makeover - Belfast Live
May 2017
www.belfastlive.co.uk
O’Neill opens new £4million MRI Unit at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children - health-ni.gov.uk
Oct 2016
www.health-ni.gov.uk
Johnny Depp and Stephen Graham Costume Up for Sick Children - The Borgen Project
Jul 2015
borgenproject.org
Gallery: Clare Visit Our Lady's Hospital For Sick Children In Crumlin - Balls.ie
Sep 2013
www.balls.ie

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture this charity 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

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 - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 26 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Hospital for Sick Children

What is The Hospital for Sick Children?
The Hospital for Sick Children is a arts & culture charitable organization based in Toronto, Canada. The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country.
Where is The Hospital for Sick Children located?
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What is The Hospital for Sick Children's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1B+. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Hospital for Sick Children trustworthy?
The Hospital for Sick Children 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 Hospital for Sick Children's registration number?
Registration: 107492928RR0001 (Canada).
What is The Hospital for Sick Children's website?
https://www.sickkids.ca
Are donations to The Hospital for Sick Children 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.