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The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar religion in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, University of British Columbia has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 7,530 religion charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 10% of the 8,105 religion charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyUniversity of British Columbia is a registered religion nonprofit based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 108161779RR0001. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$3.4B in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
University of British Columbia's official registration number is 108161779RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
University of British Columbia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.
University of British Columbia is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its registered address is 200 - 2386 East Mall, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, University of British Columbia has C$3.4B in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
University of British Columbia 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$3.4B in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for University of British Columbia. 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, University of British Columbia 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. University of British Columbia is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada.
Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$3.4B is well above the peer average of C$8M.
University of British Columbia 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Canadian donations are deductible if University of British Columbia is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
University of British Columbia 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.
University of British Columbia 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (23)
Source: Public filings
23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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News from Taiwan, Washington, Southern Adventist University, & British Columbia - Adventist Today
University of British Columbia generates 13.9% return for fiscal year, above benchmark - Pensions & Investments
Detection of paraglacial sediment supply using detrital 10Be in postglacial landscapes of southwest British Columbia - Wiley Online Library
Aga Khan Academies partners with University of British Columbia on teacher development initiatives - Aga Khan Development Network
University of British Columbia accepts Croatian courses as admission requirement - Croatia Week
Case study: University of British Columbia Wellness Initiative Network (WIN) - Canadian Medical Association | CMA
Dr. Yimin Wu invited to give a talk at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC - University of Waterloo
Vancouver's University of British Columbia Announces Violist Marina Thibeault To Its Faculty - The Violin Channel
Handsome Hybrid: Wilson School of Design, Kwantlen University, British Columbia - Canadian Architect
University of British Columbia chair resigns over academic freedom case - Times Higher Education
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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 - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 23 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about University of British Columbia
- What is University of British Columbia?
- University of British Columbia is a religion charitable organization based in Vancouver, Canada. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world.
- Where is University of British Columbia located?
- Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is University of British Columbia's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1B+. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is University of British Columbia trustworthy?
- University of British Columbia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 University of British Columbia's registration number?
- Registration: 108161779RR0001 (Canada).
- What is University of British Columbia's website?
- https://www.ubc.ca
- Are donations to University of British Columbia 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.