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The Port Theatre Society

Education Nanaimo, British Columbia BN: 130318330RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About The Port Theatre Society

Located in Nanaimo, BC, the Port Theatre is a rental venue and important gathering place that serves as a home for many professional arts organizations, promoters, and community groups. Situated on Canada’s western edge, the theatre is a strategically important stop on the touring circuit where many national tours either begin or end their journey. In addition to supporting our rental clients, The Port Theatre Society has earned a national reputation for its acclaimed Spotlight Series, which pre

Headquarters
Nanaimo, 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 education in Canada
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 77%
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$0.82
C$0.18
ProgramC$0.82
AdministrationC$0.18
82% to programs beats the peer average (77%) 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 Port Theatre Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including 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 78% of the 7,926 education charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 68 places it in the top 5% of the 8,619 education 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

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Port Theatre Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 130318330RR0001. 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$1M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Port Theatre Society's official registration number is 130318330RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

The Port Theatre 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 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 71/100.

The Port Theatre Society is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Its registered address is 125 Front Street, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The Port Theatre Society has C$1M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 77% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$10M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Port Theatre Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Port Theatre 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 Port Theatre 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.

Located in Nanaimo, BC, the Port Theatre is a rental venue and important gathering place that serves as a home for many professional arts organizations, promoters, and community groups. Situated on Canada’s western edge, the theatre is a strategically important stop on the touring circuit where many national tours either begin or end their journey. In addition to supporting our rental clients, The Port Theatre Society has earned a national reputation for its acclaimed Spotlight Series, which pre The Port Theatre Society is classified as an education organization registered in Canada.

Among education charities registered in Canada: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of C$1M is below the peer average of C$10M.

The Port Theatre 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$1M-C$10M
82% 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 Port Theatre Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Brian C••••••
President

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Show focusing on logging history of Nanaimo being shown in Port Theatre - Nanaimo News Bulletin
May 2026
nanaimobulletin.com
DBX: The Doobie Brothers Experience coming to the Port Theatre, Nanaimo - CHEK News
May 2026
www.cheknews.ca
Play that asks, ‘What if Romeo and Juliet lived?’ coming to Port Theatre - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Apr 2026
nanaimobulletin.com
VIBE: Netflix and BBC show producer Dan Tapster at the Port Theatre - CHEK News
Apr 2026
cheknews.ca
Controversial comedy act cancelled by Nanaimo theatre - Times Colonist
Mar 2026
www.timescolonist.com
Nanaimo theatre cancels controversial comedian’s upcoming show - Victoria Buzz
Mar 2026
victoriabuzz.com
Nanaimo’s Port Theatre cancels controversial comedian’s show - CHEK News
Mar 2026
cheknews.ca
Nanaimo’s Port Theatre cancels Ben Bankas rental - Vancouver Island Free Daily
Mar 2026
vancouverislandfreedaily.com
Port Theatre cancels scheduled Nanaimo performance from controversial comedian - NanaimoNewsNOW
Mar 2026
nanaimonewsnow.com
Nanaimo council issues statement but doesn’t call for cancellation of comedian at Port Theatre - CHEK News
Feb 2026
cheknews.ca
Form filed
C$1.2M 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 this charity 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 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 - 12 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 · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 12 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
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Port Theatre Society

What is The Port Theatre Society?
The Port Theatre Society is a education charitable organization based in Nanaimo, Canada. Located in Nanaimo, BC, the Port Theatre is a rental venue and important gathering place that serves as a home for many professional arts organizations, promoters, and community groups. Situated on Canada’s western edge, the theatre is a strategically important stop on the touring circuit where many national tours either begin or end their journey. In addition to supporting our rental clients, The Port Theatre Society has earned a national reputation for its acclaimed Spotlight Series, which pre
Where is The Port Theatre Society located?
Headquartered in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
What is The Port Theatre Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Port Theatre Society trustworthy?
The Port Theatre 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 Port Theatre Society's registration number?
Registration: 130318330RR0001 (Canada).
What is The Port Theatre Society's website?
https://www.porttheatre.com
Are donations to The Port Theatre 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.