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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.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)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
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 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.
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 Hospital for Sick Children is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
The Hospital for Sick Children 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 Hospital for Sick Children 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 (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Duke University football team 'GHOSTS' hospital full of sick children excitedly waiting for visit from 'superhero' athletes - dailymail.co.uk
Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto says most systems operating following ransomware attack - Canada's National Observer
Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto reduces surgeries to preserve critical care - Barrie 360
Royal Hospital for Sick Children ward closing due to fungus levels - Belfast Live
'Make-a-Wish' wishes decrease trips to hospital for sick children: Study - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Therapy dog Buddi visits Wrexham Maelor Hospital's sick children - BBC
Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children needs your help to win amazing cinema-style makeover - Belfast Live
O’Neill opens new £4million MRI Unit at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children - health-ni.gov.uk
Johnny Depp and Stephen Graham Costume Up for Sick Children - The Borgen Project
Gallery: Clare Visit Our Lady's Hospital For Sick Children In Crumlin - Balls.ie
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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 - 26 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 · 26 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 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.