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Vancouver Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About Vancouver Foundation

Charitable trusts, foundations

Headquarters
Vancouver, BC
Foundation type
Private foundation
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Canada
Program spending This charity: 3%
Peer average: 92%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 62

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

Program expensesC$0.03 (C$4.6 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Vancouver 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
C$100M-C$1B
3% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

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.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

AF
Aftab Erfan
Director

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

AF
Aftab E••••
Director
AL
Alexandra G••••••••
BOARD CHAIR DIRECTOR
AM
Amanda B••••
Director
BR
Branislav H•••••••••
Director
BR
Brenda E••••
Director
CA
Carmen L••••••••
Director
CH
Christopher H••••••
Director
DA
Dan W•••••
Director
DA
Dawn J••
Director
DE
Denise W•••••••
Director
HE
Helen B••••••••
Director
JA
James T•••••
Director
JE
Jessie A•••••
Director
KE
Kelly W••••••
Director
MA
Mary A•••••••••
Director
MI
Miranda H••••
Director
PR
Praveen V•••••••
Director
RI
Rita A•••••••
Director
SI
Sirish R••
Director
SU
Susan G•••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Vancouver Foundation appoints a new CEO - Markets Group
May 2026
www.marketsgroup.org
Vancouver Foundation Appoints Kate Hammer as President and Chief Executive Officer - BNN Bloomberg
Apr 2026
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
This nonprofit is holding over $222 million in unclaimed money in B.C. - BCBusiness
Apr 2026
bcbusiness.ca
Vancouver-based foundation acquires rare old-growth forest inholdings in the Fraser Canyon for local band - Fraser Valle
Feb 2026
fraservalleytoday.ca
Laura Saimoto Obituary - Vancouver, BC - Dignity Memorial
Jan 2026
www.dignitymemorial.com
‘The Best Christmas Present We Could Have Asked For’ - The Tyee
Jan 2026
thetyee.ca
FIRST READING: Decolonization activists get $300,000 to block pipelines with dogs - National Post
Dec 2025
nationalpost.com
Where local giving has lasting impact: 10 charities that support vital community needs on the North Shore - North Shore
Nov 2025
www.nsnews.com
West Vancouver Community Foundation launches “Give Where You Live” campaign - North Shore Daily Post
Nov 2025
www.northshoredailypost.com
Vancouver festival attack fund to become endowment for Filipino community - CityNews Vancouver
Sep 2025
vancouver.citynews.ca
Form filed
C$310.6M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$310.6M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other community development in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Vancouver Foundation This page 55 C$310.6 million 3%
Life Action Ministries Association (2013) 64 C$307,690 97%
The Toronto Choral Society (2005) 62 C$58,083 97%
Universalist Unitarian Church of Halifax 61 C$343,695 97%
Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights/action Canada … 61 C$7.6 million 93%
The Gathering Church 61 C$206,788 97%
The Master'S Foundation 61 C$343,709 85%
Bonavista Baptist Church Fellowship 61 C$531,810 84%
Westminster United Church 61 C$653,047 85%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.