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Visit www.whyte.orgAbout The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation
The Whyte Museum inspires discovery and wonder when people and the Canadian Rocky Mountains meet. Our founders, Peter Whyte and Catharine Robb Whyte, were local artists and philanthropists. They wished to offer a place where people could gather and appreciate the culture and beauty of the area. Enjoy galleries and exhibitions, extensive archives and special collections library, educational tours on Canadian Rockies history, and a local book shop.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 83% of the 12,007 community development charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 68 places it in the top 5% of the 13,007 community development charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 107837643RR0001. 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$3M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation's official registration number is 107837643RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation 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 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Canada is 71/100.
The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation is located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Its registered address is Box 160, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation has C$3M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for community development charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$3M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Peter & Catharine Whyte 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 Peter & Catharine Whyte 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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 Whyte Museum inspires discovery and wonder when people and the Canadian Rocky Mountains meet. Our founders, Peter Whyte and Catharine Robb Whyte, were local artists and philanthropists. They wished to offer a place where people could gather and appreciate the culture and beauty of the area. Enjoy galleries and exhibitions, extensive archives and special collections library, educational tours on Canadian Rockies history, and a local book shop. The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada.
Among community development charities registered in Canada: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of C$3M is comparable to the peer average of C$4M.
The Peter & Catharine Whyte 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 Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
The Peter & Catharine Whyte 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 Peter & Catharine Whyte 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).
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10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 10 officers on file
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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation
- What is The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation?
- The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation is a community development charitable organization based in Banff, Canada. The Whyte Museum inspires discovery and wonder when people and the Canadian Rocky Mountains meet. Our founders, Peter Whyte and Catharine Robb Whyte, were local artists and philanthropists. They wished to offer a place where people could gather and appreciate the culture and beauty of the area. Enjoy galleries and exhibitions, extensive archives and special collections library, educational tours on Canadian Rockies history, and a local book shop.
- Where is The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
- What is The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation trustworthy?
- The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation 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 Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 107837643RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Peter & Catharine Whyte Foundation's website?
- https://www.whyte.org
- Are donations to The Peter & Catharine Whyte 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.