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· vs. 8 similar education in CanadaRed flags
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Oshawa Historical Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Oshawa, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 123756314RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$566K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Oshawa Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 61/100.
The Oshawa Historical Society is located in Oshawa, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 1450 Simcoe Street South, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Oshawa Historical Society has C$566K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 92% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Oshawa Historical Society is classified as a Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$566K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Oshawa Historical 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.
The Oshawa Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the The Oshawa Historical 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 education charities registered in Canada: The Oshawa Historical Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of C$566K is below the peer average of C$1M.
The Oshawa Historical 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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Filing history
2 years 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 OSHAWA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
THE OSHAWA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 OSHAWA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Sentiment
NeutralGordon Bryant Obituary - Oshawa, ON - Dignity Memorial
Camp Samac has been creating memories in Oshawa for decades - DurhamRegion.com
Oshawa’s pioneer Union Cemetary offering Saturday afternoon tours - INdurham
Our home on Indigenous land - Durham College
Oshawa’s Club Carib celebrating 57-plus years with Speaker Series - INdurham
Lakeview Park, Second Marsh getting heritage designations - The Oshawa Express
Down on the corner: The Robinson House - The Oshawa Express
The sinking of the Harry H - The Oshawa Express
A battle with time and fire - The Oshawa Express
Kathleen Mackie Obituary - Courtice, ON - Dignity Memorial
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- 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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Oshawa Historical Society
- What is The Oshawa Historical Society?
- The Oshawa Historical Society is a education charitable organization based in Oshawa, Canada. Scholarships, bursaries, awards
- Where is The Oshawa Historical Society located?
- Headquartered in Oshawa, Canada.
- What is The Oshawa Historical Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Oshawa Historical Society trustworthy?
- The Oshawa Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Oshawa Historical Society's registration number?
- Registration: 123756314RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Oshawa Historical Society's website?
- https://www.oshawamuseum.org
- Are donations to The Oshawa Historical 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.