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The Mustard Seed Street Church

Social Services Victoria, British Columbia BN: 119246213RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About The Mustard Seed Street Church

The Mustard Seed Street Church has been essential in fighting hunger and restoring faith to people living in greater Victoria since 1975. In 2022, our Food Bank provided the equivalent of 1,300 meals per day. The Food Security Distribution Centre collected and distributed nearly 2 million lbs of products via our Food Bank and 75 local agencies.

Founded
Headquarters
Victoria, British Columbia
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

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: 88%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
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$0.88
ProgramC$0.88
AdministrationC$0.06
FundraisingC$0.04
Grants to other charitiesC$0.00
88% to programs beats the peer average (76%) 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 Mustard Seed Street Church with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • Established in 1975, it predates 82% of the social services charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 2,459 social services charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 69 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
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 Mustard Seed Street Church is a registered social services nonprofit based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its registration number is 119246213RR0001. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$4M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Mustard Seed Street Church's official registration number is 119246213RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

The Mustard Seed Street Church has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 88% 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 Street Church is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years. Its registered address is 625 Queens Ave, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The Mustard Seed Street Church has C$4M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% 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 Street Church is classified as a Social Services 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 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Mustard Seed Street Church. 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 Street Church 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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 Street Church has been essential in fighting hunger and restoring faith to people living in greater Victoria since 1975. In 2022, our Food Bank provided the equivalent of 1,300 meals per day. The Food Security Distribution Centre collected and distributed nearly 2 million lbs of products via our Food Bank and 75 local agencies. The Mustard Seed Street Church is classified as a social services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1975.

Among social services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of C$4M is well above the peer average of C$2M.

The Mustard Seed Street Church 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$1M-C$10M
88% 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 Street Church is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

HE
Heartha H•••••
Secretary

Officers & trustees (6)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$4.4M 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.

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 - 6 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 · 6 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 · 1975
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 Street Church

What is The Mustard Seed Street Church?
The Mustard Seed Street Church is a social services charitable organization based in Victoria, Canada. The Mustard Seed Street Church has been essential in fighting hunger and restoring faith to people living in greater Victoria since 1975. In 2022, our Food Bank provided the equivalent of 1,300 meals per day. The Food Security Distribution Centre collected and distributed nearly 2 million lbs of products via our Food Bank and 75 local agencies.
When was The Mustard Seed Street Church founded?
The Mustard Seed Street Church was founded in 1975.
Where is The Mustard Seed Street Church located?
Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
What is The Mustard Seed Street Church's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Mustard Seed Street Church trustworthy?
The Mustard Seed Street Church has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Street Church's registration number?
Registration: 119246213RR0001 (Canada).
What is The Mustard Seed Street Church's website?
https://www.mustardseed.ca
Are donations to The Mustard Seed Street Church 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.