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The International Buddhist Society

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About The International Buddhist Society

Hospitals

Headquarters
Richmond, BC
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar health in Canada
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 60

Red flags

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

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.94
Program expensesC$0.94 (C$3.0 million)
94% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The International Buddhist Society is a registered health nonprofit based in Richmond, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 108084906RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$4M in annual revenue.

The International Buddhist Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Canada is 60/100.

The International Buddhist Society is located in Richmond, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 9160 Steveston Highway, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The International Buddhist Society has C$4M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for health charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$672K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The International Buddhist Society is classified as a Health organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

The International Buddhist Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the The International Buddhist Society 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 health charities registered in Canada: The International Buddhist Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 60/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$4M is well above the peer average of C$672K.

The International Buddhist Society 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
94% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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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 INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

GU
Guan Cheng Sik
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

GU
Guan C•••• S••
PRESIDENT
HO
Hong C• S••
ADMINISTRATOR
LI
Lily K•••
MI
Millie W••
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

No Lapses Allowed: Kushinagar gears up for International Buddhist Conclave; DM reviews preparations - Dailyhunt

m.dailyhunt.in · · Neutral

Kushinagar Hosts Impactful and Pivotal Internatio­nal Buddhist Conclave 2026 - PressReader

www.pressreader.com · · Neutral

At the invitation of International Buddhist Co... - Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India 駐印度台北經濟文化中心 - ROC-Taiwan.org

www.roc-taiwan.org · · Neutral

IBC hosts International Conference in Leh on Himalayan Buddhism’s Contribution to India’s Spiritual and Cultural Heritage. | The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh | India - Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh

ladakh.gov.in · · Neutral

Exhibition on Guru Padmasambhava (in Bhoti) inaugurated at Dharma Centre by International Buddhist Confederation. - Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh

ladakh.gov.in · · Neutral

Sri Lanka’s support to South Vietnamese Buddhists in 1963 was a significant moment of international Buddhist solidarity that had never been seen before - Lankaweb News

www.lankaweb.com · · Neutral

Recently, the trend of enjoying Buddhism as a 'hip content' is spreading among the MZ generation. As.. - 매일경제

www.mk.co.kr · · Neutral

UN Vesak 2026 highlights Buddhist values for global peace - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam

vietnam.vnanet.vn · · Neutral

International Buddhist event in Hyogo seeks world peace through kindness and service - The Japan Times

www.japantimes.co.jp · · Neutral

Cambodia Celebrates International Buddhist Day with Royal Message - Buddhistdoor Global

www.buddhistdoor.net · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

No Lapses Allowed: Kushinagar gears up for International Buddhist Conclave; DM reviews preparations - Dailyhunt
May 2026
m.dailyhunt.in
Kushinagar Hosts Impactful and Pivotal Internatio­nal Buddhist Conclave 2026 - PressReader
May 2026
www.pressreader.com
At the invitation of International Buddhist Co... - Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India 駐印度台北經濟文化中心 - ROC-Taiwa
May 2026
www.roc-taiwan.org
IBC hosts International Conference in Leh on Himalayan Buddhism’s Contribution to India’s Spiritual and Cultural Heritag
May 2026
ladakh.gov.in
Exhibition on Guru Padmasambhava (in Bhoti) inaugurated at Dharma Centre by International Buddhist Confederation. - Admi
May 2026
ladakh.gov.in
Sri Lanka’s support to South Vietnamese Buddhists in 1963 was a significant moment of international Buddhist solidarity
May 2026
www.lankaweb.com
Recently, the trend of enjoying Buddhism as a 'hip content' is spreading among the MZ generation. As.. - 매일경제
May 2026
www.mk.co.kr
UN Vesak 2026 highlights Buddhist values for global peace - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam
May 2026
vietnam.vnanet.vn
International Buddhist event in Hyogo seeks world peace through kindness and service - The Japan Times
Apr 2026
www.japantimes.co.jp
Cambodia Celebrates International Buddhist Day with Royal Message - Buddhistdoor Global
Apr 2026
www.buddhistdoor.net
Form filed
C$4.5M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$4.5M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other health in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The International Buddhist Society This page 56 C$4.5 million 94%
Gursikh Sabha Canada 61 C$2.2 million 84%
Dakinava Buddhist Educational and Cultural Society 60 C$1.9 million 99%
Women'S Brain Health Initiative 59 C$2.4 million 89%
The Shirdi Sai Mandir and Cultural Centre 59 C$1.9 million 93%
International Buddhist Progress Society of Toronto 59 C$4.3 million 91%

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The International Buddhist Society

What is The International Buddhist Society?
The International Buddhist Society is a health charitable organization based in Richmond, Canada. Hospitals
Where is The International Buddhist Society located?
Headquartered in Richmond, Canada.
What is The International Buddhist Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is The International Buddhist Society trustworthy?
The International Buddhist Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 International Buddhist Society's registration number?
Registration: 108084906RR0001 (Canada).
What is The International Buddhist Society's website?
https://www.buddhisttemple.ca
Are donations to The International Buddhist Society 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.