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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About The Toronto French School Foundation

TFS - Canada’s International School is the only full-continuum International Baccalaureate world school for French and English in Canada.

Founded
Headquarters
North York, Ontario
Foundation type
Private foundation
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 religion in Canada
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
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$0.15
C$0.70
C$0.14
AdministrationC$0.15
FundraisingC$0.01
Grants to other charitiesC$0.70
OtherC$0.14

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Toronto French School Foundation with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1962, it predates 79% of the religion charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 8,105 religion 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
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Toronto French School Foundation is a registered religion nonprofit based in North York, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its registration number is 119259455RR0001. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$4M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Toronto French School Foundation's official registration number is 119259455RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

The Toronto French School Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.

The Toronto French School Foundation is located in North York, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years. Its registered address is 306 Lawrence Ave E, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The Toronto French School Foundation has C$4M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Toronto French School Foundation is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Toronto French School 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 Toronto French School 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). 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.

TFS - Canada’s International School is the only full-continuum International Baccalaureate world school for French and English in Canada. The Toronto French School Foundation is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1962.

Among religion charities registered in Canada: Its annual revenue of C$4M is comparable to the peer average of C$8M.

The Toronto French School 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.

Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
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 Toronto French School Foundation 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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Alexander G•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The 10 Best Private Schools in Toronto - GTA-Homes
Oct 2024
www.gta-homes.com
Canada’s first French immersion school has a campus in Mississauga - INsauga
Feb 2024
www.insauga.com
Form filed
C$4.4M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
Toronto high school students are shoring up urban biodiversity, one acorn at a time - Canadian Geographic
Dec 2023
canadiangeographic.ca
North York school was originally a mansion, home to a historically controversial Canadian millionaire and politician - T
Feb 2023
www.toronto.com
After a Voided Election, A Surge of Interest in a French School Trustee Race - thelocal.to
Jan 2023
thelocal.to
The ultimate insider’s guide to choosing the right Toronto school for your child - Streets Of Toronto
Sep 2022
streetsoftoronto.com
How to know if French immersion is right for your kid - Today's Parent
Nov 2018
www.todaysparent.com
Greenwood Secondary School site could host new French school - Beach Metro Community News
Feb 2018
beachmetro.com
Muslim former students win apology from Toronto French School - Toronto Star
Nov 2014
www.thestar.com
Toronto French school apologizes to two Muslim ex-students in settlement - CBC
Nov 2014
www.cbc.ca

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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 8,619
Religion this charity 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 - 24 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
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 24 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
  • Founding date · 1962
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Toronto French School Foundation

What is The Toronto French School Foundation?
The Toronto French School Foundation is a religion private foundation based in North York, Canada. TFS - Canada’s International School is the only full-continuum International Baccalaureate world school for French and English in Canada.
When was The Toronto French School Foundation founded?
The Toronto French School Foundation was founded in 1962.
Where is The Toronto French School Foundation located?
Headquartered in North York, Ontario, Canada.
What is The Toronto French School Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M.
Is The Toronto French School Foundation trustworthy?
The Toronto French School Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Toronto French School Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 119259455RR0001 (Canada).
What is The Toronto French School Foundation's website?
https://www.tfs.ca
Are donations to The Toronto French School 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.