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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...
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· vs. 4 similar religion in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity 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.
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 Victoria is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
University of Victoria 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 Victoria 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 (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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No. 13 A&M-Victoria squares off with Hope International - The Victoria Advocate
Garcia, Zeplin take home top honors at Jag Awards - The Victoria Advocate
No. 13 A&M-Victoria selected as 2-seed in Lewiston Bracket - The Victoria Advocate
Workshop highlights franchise opportunities for Victoria entrepreneurs - The Victoria Advocate
HiBoop and The University of Victoria Partner to Modernize Mental-Health Services at UVic Psychology Clinic - Yahoo Finance
Texas A&M Victoria plans new police department led by Gerry Duran - crossroadstoday.com
Regents Confirm Christian E. Hardigree as President of Texas A&M University–Victoria - The Texas A&M University System
USF St. Petersburg Chancellor Christian Hardigree named President of Texas A&M University-Victoria - University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus
Downtown Victoria celebrates new chapter with Jag Fest - crossroadstoday.com
Renowned University of Victoria professor fired over sexual harassment allegations - CBC
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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 - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
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 · 22 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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Founding date · 1903
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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
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.