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The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to addressing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Committed to serving individuals experiencing homelessness, the organization operates in multiple cities — Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Grande Prairie in Alberta; Kamloops in British Columbia; and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan. Each location provides a unique range of programs and services designed to combat homelessness and support our most vulnerable community memb
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· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Mustard Seed Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 2,459 social services charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, 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 2,630 social services 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Mustard Seed Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its registration number is 874532518RR0001. 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$32M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Mustard Seed Foundation's official registration number is 874532518RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
The Mustard Seed Foundation 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 social services charities in Canada is 71/100.
The Mustard Seed Foundation is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is 102 11 Ave Se, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Mustard Seed Foundation has C$32M in annual revenue. It allocates 20% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 69% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Mustard Seed Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$32M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Mustard Seed Foundation. 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 Mustard Seed Foundation 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 20% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). 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 Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to addressing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Committed to serving individuals experiencing homelessness, the organization operates in multiple cities — Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Grande Prairie in Alberta; Kamloops in British Columbia; and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan. Each location provides a unique range of programs and services designed to combat homelessness and support our most vulnerable community memb The Mustard Seed Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among social services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 20% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of C$32M is well above the peer average of C$2M.
The Mustard Seed Foundation 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 Mustard Seed Foundation is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
The Mustard Seed Foundation 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 Mustard Seed Foundation 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 (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Free community celebration to mark 10 years of The Mustard Seed in Red Deer - centralalbertaonline.com
The Mustard Seed Marks a Decade of Support in Central Alberta - cfweradio.ca
The Mustard Seed to celebrate 10-year anniversary on July 13 in Red Deer - rdnewsnow.com
Mustard Seed Ultra Mini Platform Uggs UGG CLASSIC ULTRA MINI PLATFORM MUSTARD SEED SHEARLING BOOT US - consumerthai.org
The Mustard Seed Red Deer in need of water bottle donations - rdnewsnow.com
Artpoint Gallery, Mustard Seed and Green Leaf Buildings Demolitions - The City of Calgary
The Mustard Seed seeks water bottle donations - Red Deer Advocate
Mustard Seed in Medicine Hat highlights $100M commitment to strengthen homelessness supports - CHAT News Today
SOUND OFF: City, Mustard Seed must do more to protect residents near Yacht Club shelter - CFJC Today Kamloops
The Mustard Seed’s funding shifts in April to support long-term housing - CHAT News Today
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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 - 5 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 · 5 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 · 1984
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Mustard Seed Foundation
- What is The Mustard Seed Foundation?
- The Mustard Seed Foundation is a social services private foundation based in Calgary, Canada. The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to addressing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Committed to serving individuals experiencing homelessness, the organization operates in multiple cities — Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Grande Prairie in Alberta; Kamloops in British Columbia; and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan. Each location provides a unique range of programs and services designed to combat homelessness and support our most vulnerable community memb
- When was The Mustard Seed Foundation founded?
- The Mustard Seed Foundation was founded in 1984.
- Where is The Mustard Seed Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- What is The Mustard Seed Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 20% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Mustard Seed Foundation trustworthy?
- The Mustard Seed Foundation 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 Mustard Seed Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 874532518RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Mustard Seed Foundation's website?
- https://www.theseed.ca
- Are donations to The Mustard Seed Foundation 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.