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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVancouver Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 119281640RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$311M in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Vancouver Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Canada is 62/100.
Vancouver Foundation is located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 200 - 475 Georgia St W, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Vancouver Foundation has C$311M in annual revenue. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for community development charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Vancouver Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has C$311M in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.
Vancouver Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 3% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Vancouver Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among community development charities registered in Canada: Vancouver Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of C$311M is well above the peer average of C$3M.
Vancouver 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.
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Filing history
2 years 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 VANCOUVER FOUNDATION is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
VANCOUVER FOUNDATION 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.
VANCOUVER FOUNDATION 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.
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NeutralVancouver Foundation appoints a new CEO - Markets Group
Vancouver Foundation Appoints Kate Hammer as President and Chief Executive Officer - BNN Bloomberg
This nonprofit is holding over $222 million in unclaimed money in B.C. - BCBusiness
Vancouver-based foundation acquires rare old-growth forest inholdings in the Fraser Canyon for local band - Fraser Valley Today
Laura Saimoto Obituary - Vancouver, BC - Dignity Memorial
‘The Best Christmas Present We Could Have Asked For’ - The Tyee
FIRST READING: Decolonization activists get $300,000 to block pipelines with dogs - National Post
Where local giving has lasting impact: 10 charities that support vital community needs on the North Shore - North Shore News
West Vancouver Community Foundation launches “Give Where You Live” campaign - North Shore Daily Post
Vancouver festival attack fund to become endowment for Filipino community - CityNews Vancouver
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- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Vancouver Foundation
- What is Vancouver Foundation?
- Vancouver Foundation is a community development private foundation based in Vancouver, Canada. Charitable trusts, foundations
- Where is Vancouver Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
- What is Vancouver Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100M-C$1B. 3% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Vancouver Foundation trustworthy?
- Vancouver Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Vancouver Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 119281640RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Vancouver Foundation's website?
- https://www.vancouverfoundation.ca
- Are donations to Vancouver 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.