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Vancity Community Foundation

Community Development Vancouver, British Columbia BN: 892028242RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Vancity Community Foundation

Vancity Community Foundation is a public community foundation established in 1989 by Vancity Credit Union. Our mission is to work with communities to create the economic, social, and environmental conditions to collectively thrive through grants, impact investing, donor advised funds, and direct program delivery — including BC Rent Bank, Living Wage for Families, 312 Main, and the Affordable Community Housing Program.

Founded
Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia
Foundation type
Private foundation
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar community development in Canada
Program spending This charity: 45%
Peer average: 47%
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$0.45
C$0.22
C$0.29
ProgramC$0.45
AdministrationC$0.22
FundraisingC$0.04
Grants to other charitiesC$0.29
OtherC$0.00

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Vancity Community Foundation with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 12,007 community development charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 13,007 community development 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

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Vancity Community Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its registration number is 892028242RR0001. 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$21M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Vancity Community Foundation's official registration number is 892028242RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Vancity Community Foundation 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Canada is 71/100.

Vancity Community Foundation is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years. Its registered address is 409 - 312 Main St, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Vancity Community Foundation has C$21M in annual revenue. It allocates 45% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 47% for community development charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Vancity Community Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$21M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Vancity Community Foundation. 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, Vancity Community Foundation 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 45% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 47%). 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.

Vancity Community Foundation is a public community foundation established in 1989 by Vancity Credit Union. Our mission is to work with communities to create the economic, social, and environmental conditions to collectively thrive through grants, impact investing, donor advised funds, and direct program delivery — including BC Rent Bank, Living Wage for Families, 312 Main, and the Affordable Community Housing Program. Vancity Community Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among community development charities registered in Canada: It allocates 45% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 47%. Its annual revenue of C$21M is well above the peer average of C$4M.

Vancity Community Foundation 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
45% 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 Vancity Community Foundation is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

CL
Clayton B•••••••••
Director

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
C$20.6M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
SFU first university to choose Vancity Community Investment Bank Impact GIC - Simon Fraser University
Jan 2023
www.sfu.ca
SFU FIRST UNIVERSITY TO INVEST $10 MILLION WITH VANCITY COMMUNITY INVESTMENT BANK - Simon Fraser University
Jan 2023
www.sfu.ca
Vancity Community Investment Bank partners with Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton community foundations to deliver rapid-resp
Mar 2020
www.newswire.ca
Update: The Vancity Community Investment Bank (VCIB) acquisition of CoPower Inc. has officially closed - Newswire Canada
Nov 2019
www.newswire.ca
Vancity Community Investment Bank to Acquire CoPower in Move to Scale Impact Finance Business - Newswire Canada
Nov 2019
www.newswire.ca
Clean energy investing startup CoPower to be acquired by Vancity Community Investment Bank - BetaKit
Nov 2019
betakit.com
Megaphone Magazine lead moves on to new job with Vancity Community Foundation - CBC
Aug 2016
www.cbc.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 this charity 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 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 - 4 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 · 4 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 · 1989
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 Vancity Community Foundation

What is Vancity Community Foundation?
Vancity Community Foundation is a community development private foundation based in Vancouver, Canada. Vancity Community Foundation is a public community foundation established in 1989 by Vancity Credit Union. Our mission is to work with communities to create the economic, social, and environmental conditions to collectively thrive through grants, impact investing, donor advised funds, and direct program delivery — including BC Rent Bank, Living Wage for Families, 312 Main, and the Affordable Community Housing Program.
When was Vancity Community Foundation founded?
Vancity Community Foundation was founded in 1989.
Where is Vancity Community Foundation located?
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What is Vancity Community Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 45% of expenses go to program services.
Is Vancity Community Foundation trustworthy?
Vancity Community Foundation 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 Vancity Community Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 892028242RR0001 (Canada).
What is Vancity Community Foundation's website?
https://vancitycommunityfoundation.ca
Are donations to Vancity Community Foundation 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.