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The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie

The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie is a advocacy organization based in TORONTO, Canada. Annual revenue: $863K. Registration: 843093295RR0001.

Headquarters
Toronto, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Canada
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 83%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.75
Program expensesC$0.75 (C$642,713)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Toronto, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 843093295RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$863K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Canada is 56/100.

The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie is located in Toronto, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 33 Prince Arthur Avenue, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie has C$863K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for advocacy & civil rights charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$863K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 75% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 83%. Visit the The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie 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.

The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie is a advocacy organization based in TORONTO, Canada. Annual revenue: $863K. Registration: 843093295RR0001. The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Canada.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Canada: The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of C$863K is comparable to the peer average of C$585K.

The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie 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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Annual revenue
C$100K-C$1M
75% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

CH
Chad Rogers
BOARD MEMBER

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chad R•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jeilah C•••
BOARD MEMBER
KR
Kris A•••••
BOARD MEMBER
LE
Leen a• Z•••••
BOARD MEMBER
LI
Liban A•••••
BOARD MEMBER
LI
Lisa L•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michael M••••••••
BOARD MEMBER, CHAIR
RU
Ruth O•••••••
BOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY TREASU
ZA
Zain V••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$0.9M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.9M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara … This page 56 C$863,395 75%
Playwrights Guild of Canada 61 C$898,129 87%
The Migration Research Foundation INC. 59 C$123,078 93%
Institut Quebecois de Reforme du Droit et de … 58 C$490,903 100%
Supporting Women'S Alternatives Network (swan Vancouver) Society 58 C$864,369 94%
Association for Generational Equity 56 C$230,740 85%
The Justice Institute of B.C. Foundation 54 C$693,622 -
Freedom at Depth Canada/liberte en Profondeur Canada 53 C$261,832 67%
Rights and Freedoms Advocate 49 C$370,910 50%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie

What is The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie?
The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie is a advocacy & civil rights charitable organization based in Toronto, Canada. The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie is a advocacy organization based in TORONTO, Canada. Annual revenue: $863K. Registration: 843093295RR0001.
Where is The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie located?
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
What is The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie trustworthy?
The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie's registration number?
Registration: 843093295RR0001 (Canada).
What is The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie's website?
https://www.samaracanada.com
Are donations to The Samara Centre for Democracy Le Centre Samara pour la démocratie 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.