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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About University of Victoria

The University of Victoria Foundation supports the university in its mission to provide inspired teaching, opportunities for real-life learning and internationally renowned research. Through the...

Founded
Headquarters
Victoria, British Columbia
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
major

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. 4 similar religion in Canada
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 89%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
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$0.86
C$0.11
ProgramC$0.86
AdministrationC$0.00
FundraisingC$0.01
Grants to other charitiesC$0.01
UnallocatedC$0.11
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show University of Victoria with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the CRA.

  • Established in 1903, it predates 94% of the religion charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • 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 69 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
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

University of Victoria is a registered religion nonprofit based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1903 and has been operating for 123 years. Its registration number is 108162470RR0001. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$767M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University of Victoria's official registration number is 108162470RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

University of Victoria has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 86% 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 Victoria is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1903 and has been active for 123 years. Its registered address is P.O. Box 3040, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, University of Victoria has C$767M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% 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 Victoria 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$767M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for University of Victoria. 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 Victoria 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 86% 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 Victoria Foundation supports the university in its mission to provide inspired teaching, opportunities for real-life learning and internationally renowned research. Through the... University of Victoria is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1903.

Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$767M is well above the peer average of C$8M.

University of Victoria 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$100M-C$1B
86% to programs
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 University of Victoria 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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Elected Staff

Officers & trustees (22)

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

No. 13 A&M-Victoria squares off with Hope International - The Victoria Advocate
May 2026
victoriaadvocate.com
Garcia, Zeplin take home top honors at Jag Awards - The Victoria Advocate
May 2026
victoriaadvocate.com
No. 13 A&M-Victoria selected as 2-seed in Lewiston Bracket - The Victoria Advocate
May 2026
victoriaadvocate.com
Workshop highlights franchise opportunities for Victoria entrepreneurs - The Victoria Advocate
May 2026
victoriaadvocate.com
HiBoop and The University of Victoria Partner to Modernize Mental-Health Services at UVic Psychology Clinic - Yahoo Fina
May 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Texas A&M Victoria plans new police department led by Gerry Duran - crossroadstoday.com
Apr 2026
www.crossroadstoday.com
Regents Confirm Christian E. Hardigree as President of Texas A&M University–Victoria - The Texas A&M University System
Oct 2025
news.tamus.edu
USF St. Petersburg Chancellor Christian Hardigree named President of Texas A&M University-Victoria - University of South
Oct 2025
www.stpetersburg.usf.edu
Downtown Victoria celebrates new chapter with Jag Fest - crossroadstoday.com
Sep 2025
www.crossroadstoday.com
Renowned University of Victoria professor fired over sexual harassment allegations - CBC
Aug 2025
www.cbc.ca
Form filed
C$767.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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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 - 22 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
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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 · 22 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 · 1903
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 University of Victoria

What is University of Victoria?
University of Victoria is a religion charitable organization based in Victoria, Canada. The University of Victoria Foundation supports the university in its mission to provide inspired teaching, opportunities for real-life learning and internationally renowned research. Through the...
When was University of Victoria founded?
University of Victoria was founded in 1903.
Where is University of Victoria located?
Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
What is University of Victoria's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100M-C$1B. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is University of Victoria trustworthy?
University of Victoria has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Victoria's registration number?
Registration: 108162470RR0001 (Canada).
What is University of Victoria's website?
https://www.uvic.ca/uvic-foundation/index.php
Are donations to University of Victoria 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.