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The Mustard Seed Society

Social Services Calgary, Alberta BN: 119050102RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About The Mustard Seed Society

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

Founded
Headquarters
Calgary, Alberta
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

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 social services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 69%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
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$0.83
ProgramC$0.83
AdministrationC$0.08
FundraisingC$0.09
Grants to other charitiesC$0.00
83% to programs beats the peer average (69%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Mustard Seed Society 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 72% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 68 places it in the top 5% of the 2,630 social services 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 donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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 Mustard Seed Society 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 119050102RR0001. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$40M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Mustard Seed Society's official registration number is 119050102RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

The Mustard Seed Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 71/100.

The Mustard Seed Society 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 Society has C$40M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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 Society is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$40M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Mustard Seed Society. 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 Society 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 83% 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 Society 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 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of C$40M is well above the peer average of C$2M.

The Mustard Seed 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.

Annual revenue
C$10M-C$100M
83% 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 Mustard Seed Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

BE
Benjamin W••••
Director

Officers & trustees (5)

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

Free community celebration to mark 10 years of The Mustard Seed in Red Deer - centralalbertaonline.com
Jul 2026
centralalbertaonline.com
The Mustard Seed Marks a Decade of Support in Central Alberta - cfweradio.ca
Jul 2026
cfweradio.ca
The Mustard Seed to celebrate 10-year anniversary on July 13 in Red Deer - rdnewsnow.com
Jul 2026
rdnewsnow.com
Mustard Seed Ultra Mini Platform Uggs UGG CLASSIC ULTRA MINI PLATFORM MUSTARD SEED SHEARLING BOOT US - consumerthai.org
Jul 2026
consumerthai.org
The Mustard Seed Red Deer in need of water bottle donations - rdnewsnow.com
Jun 2026
rdnewsnow.com
Artpoint Gallery, Mustard Seed and Green Leaf Buildings Demolitions - The City of Calgary
Jun 2026
www.calgary.ca
The Mustard Seed seeks water bottle donations - Red Deer Advocate
Jun 2026
reddeeradvocate.com
Mustard Seed in Medicine Hat highlights $100M commitment to strengthen homelessness supports - CHAT News Today
May 2026
chatnewstoday.ca
SOUND OFF: City, Mustard Seed must do more to protect residents near Yacht Club shelter - CFJC Today Kamloops
May 2026
cfjctoday.com
The Mustard Seed’s funding shifts in April to support long-term housing - CHAT News Today
Mar 2026
chatnewstoday.ca
Form filed
C$40.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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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 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services this charity 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 - 5 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 · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 5 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
  • Founding date · 1984
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Mustard Seed Society

What is The Mustard Seed Society?
The Mustard Seed Society is a social services charitable organization 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 Society founded?
The Mustard Seed Society was founded in 1984.
Where is The Mustard Seed Society located?
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What is The Mustard Seed Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Mustard Seed Society trustworthy?
The Mustard Seed Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 Mustard Seed Society's registration number?
Registration: 119050102RR0001 (Canada).
What is The Mustard Seed Society's website?
https://www.theseed.ca
Are donations to The Mustard Seed 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.