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The University of Western Ontario

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About The University of Western Ontario

Places of worship

Founded
Headquarters
London, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in Canada
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 62

Red flags

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

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.96
Program expensesC$0.96 (C$1.2 billion)
96% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The University of Western Ontario is a registered religion nonprofit based in London, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its registration number is 108162587RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$1.4B in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The University of Western Ontario has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 62/100.

The University of Western Ontario is located in London, ON, Canada. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years. Its registered address is 6100-1393 Western Rd, Support Services Building, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The University of Western Ontario has C$1.4B in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The University of Western Ontario is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has C$1.4B in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The University of Western Ontario. 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.

The University of Western Ontario has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 96% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the The University of Western Ontario 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.

Among religion charities registered in Canada: The University of Western Ontario's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$1.4B is well above the peer average of C$14M.

The University of Western Ontario 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$1B+
96% 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 UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Alan Shepard
PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alan S••••••
PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR
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Amy B•••••
UNIVERSITY SECRETARY
AR
Arzie C••••
Director
BR
Bruce R•••
Director
BR
Bryan N•••
ACTING VICE-PRESIDENT
CA
Carol S•••••••••
Director
CA
Cathy B•••••••••••••••
Director
CE
Cecil R•••••••
Director
DA
David S•••••••
Director
ED
Edwin H•••••
Director
EF
Effie S••••••••
Director
ET
Ethan C•••
Director
FL
Florentine S•••••••••
PROVOST & VICE PRESIDENT
GE
Geoff P••••••
Director
GR
Grace P••••••
Director
GR
Greg D•••
Director
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Harold U••••
Director
JA
Jane T••••••
Director
JE
Jeff O••••••
VICE-PRESIDENT
JI
Jina K••
Director
JO
Josh M•••••
Director
KE
Keith G••••••
VICE-CHAIR
KE
Kenisha A••••
Director
KE
Kenisha Y••••
Director
LE
Lesley R•••
VICE PRESIDENT (RESEARCH)
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Florence Myrick Obituary - Dartmouth, NS - Dignity Memorial
Nov 2025
www.dignitymemorial.com
'We are not afraid': US university students arrive in Israel as antisemitism rocks campuses - The Jerusalem Post
May 2024
www.jpost.com
Discovery changes understanding of water's history on the moon - Smart Water Magazine
Jan 2024
smartwatermagazine.com
Form filed
C$1395.0M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$1395.0M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Climate-changing human activity could lead to 1 billion deaths over the next century - Smart Water Magazine
Aug 2023
smartwatermagazine.com
A holiday union – Events staff at the University of Western Ontario join CUPE - Canadian Union of Public Employees
Dec 2021
cupe.ca
Researchers develop the first Canada-wide flood impact map - Smart Water Magazine
May 2021
smartwatermagazine.com
'I wanted to be able to help in some way.' Clark's Nick Mathieu begins work on PhD - Worcester Telegram
May 2021
www.telegram.com
Christine Magee Appointed Chair of Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors - Past The Wire
Sep 2020
pastthewire.com
Reina Iizuka attempting to become first woman to play U Sports football - The Globe and Mail
Feb 2019
www.theglobeandmail.com
A new study has shown links between perfectionism and suicide - Stylist
Aug 2017
www.stylist.co.uk

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Peer charities

Other religion in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The University of Western Ontario This page 60 C$1.4 billion 96%
Construction Foundation of Bc (2012) Society 64 C$5.2 million 89%
College Andre-Grasset (1973) INC. 62 C$26.1 million 84%
Evergreen Presbyterian Church 61 C$158,742 100%
Women'S Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor INC. 61 C$6.0 million 91%
The Board of Trustees of Red Deer School … 61 C$125.8 million 97%
Maktab Tarighat Oveyssi Shahmaghsoudi (school of Islamic Sufism) 61 C$537,113 83%
Living Waters Christian Academy 61 C$2.6 million 84%
The Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate School Division 61 C$64.5 million 100%

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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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
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 University of Western Ontario

What is The University of Western Ontario?
The University of Western Ontario is a religion charitable organization based in London, Canada. Places of worship
When was The University of Western Ontario founded?
The University of Western Ontario was founded in 1994.
Where is The University of Western Ontario located?
Headquartered in London, Canada.
What is The University of Western Ontario's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1B+. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is The University of Western Ontario trustworthy?
The University of Western Ontario has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 University of Western Ontario's registration number?
Registration: 108162587RR0001 (Canada).
What is The University of Western Ontario's website?
https://www.uwo.ca
Are donations to The University of Western Ontario 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.