The Port Theatre Society
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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
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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 83% of the 12,007 community development charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 1% 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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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
5 years on file from CRA (Canada): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Canadian donations are deductible if The Port Theatre Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
The Port Theatre 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 Port Theatre 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).
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Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers listed in the 2024 filing, with disclosed pay where available.
9 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Top 1% of 13,007 community development charities in Canada on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (73/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar community development charities in Canada.
Cause areas in Canada
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Financial filings
- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns · Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities · 19 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Port Theatre Society
The Port Theatre Society is a registered community development 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$3M in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Port Theatre Society has C$3M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 70% for community development charities in Canada. Administrative costs account for 14% of expenses. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
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 a community development organization registered in Canada.
The Port Theatre Society 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 19 disclosed officers and directors.
The Port Theatre Society's official registration number is 130318330RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
The Port Theatre Society is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
Among community development charities registered in Canada: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 70%. Its annual revenue of C$3M is comparable to the peer average of C$3M.
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Quick facts about The Port Theatre Society
- What is The Port Theatre Society?
- The Port Theatre Society is a community development 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 2024 is C$2.7 million. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Port Theatre Society trustworthy?
- The Port Theatre Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong 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.