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Upper Canada College

Religion Toronto, Ontario BN: 108163098RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Upper Canada College

Explore Upper Canada College, an IB World School in the heart of Toronto delivering transformational educational experiences for boys. At UCC, tradition, excellence and innovation meet — discover what makes UCC exceptional.

Founded
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

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: 87%
Peer average: 80%
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$0.87
ProgramC$0.87
AdministrationC$0.06
FundraisingC$0.06
Grants to other charitiesC$0.00
87% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Upper Canada College with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • Established in 1829, it is among the oldest religion charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 7,530 religion charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • 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
  • 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

Upper Canada College is a registered religion nonprofit based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1829 and has been operating for 197 years. Its registration number is 108163098RR0001. 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$71M in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Upper Canada College's official registration number is 108163098RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Upper Canada College 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. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.

Upper Canada College is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1829 and has been active for 197 years. Its registered address is 200 Lonsdale Road, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Upper Canada College has C$71M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% 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.

Upper Canada College is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$71M in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Upper Canada College. 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, Upper Canada College 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.

Explore Upper Canada College, an IB World School in the heart of Toronto delivering transformational educational experiences for boys. At UCC, tradition, excellence and innovation meet — discover what makes UCC exceptional. Upper Canada College is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1829.

Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of C$71M is well above the peer average of C$8M.

Upper Canada College 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$10M-C$100M
87% 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 Upper Canada College 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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Blake H••••••••
Board Member

Officers & trustees (21)

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

Upper Canada College Blues 2026 OHL Cup Roster - Canadian Hockey League
Mar 2026
chl.ca
Don Mills Flyers, Upper Canada College selected to compete at OHL Cup, Wild Card matchups set for March 30 - Canadian Ho
Mar 2026
chl.ca
Upper Canada College U18 - Videos - FloHockey
Mar 2026
www.flohockey.tv
Upper Canada College: Redefining the modern boarding experience for global learners - Khaleej Times
Nov 2025
www.khaleejtimes.com
Upper Canada College Video Review by Alum Bill Sun - OurKids.net
Sep 2025
www.ourkids.net
Upper Canada College Video Review by Parent Christopher Allen - OurKids.net
Jul 2025
www.ourkids.net
Form filed
C$70.8M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
New Upper Canada College Trail connects Georgetown and Norval - Halton Hills News
Nov 2023
www.haltonhillstoday.ca
“Upper Canada College was a bit like Lord of the Flies ”: A Q&A with Brendan Fraser - Toronto Life
Oct 2023
torontolife.com
Brendan Fraser Says Upper Canada College Was Like 'Lord of the Flies' - Exclaim!
Oct 2023
exclaim.ca
Upper Canada College named in suit alleging sexual abuse - CityNews Toronto
Aug 2022
toronto.citynews.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 - 21 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
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 · 21 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 · 1829
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 Upper Canada College

What is Upper Canada College?
Upper Canada College is a religion charitable organization based in Toronto, Canada. Explore Upper Canada College, an IB World School in the heart of Toronto delivering transformational educational experiences for boys. At UCC, tradition, excellence and innovation meet — discover what makes UCC exceptional.
When was Upper Canada College founded?
Upper Canada College was founded in 1829.
Where is Upper Canada College located?
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What is Upper Canada College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Upper Canada College trustworthy?
Upper Canada College 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 Upper Canada College's registration number?
Registration: 108163098RR0001 (Canada).
What is Upper Canada College's website?
https://www.ucc.on.ca
Are donations to Upper Canada College 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.