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Vancouver Humane Society: Working to make life cruelty-free for animals.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Vancouver Humane Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 68 places it in the top 5% of the 2,630 social services 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
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 + methodologyVancouver Humane Society is a registered social services nonprofit based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 889713178RR0001. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$870K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Vancouver Humane Society's official registration number is 889713178RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Vancouver Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 71/100.
Vancouver Humane Society is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its registered address is 303 - 8623 Granville St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Vancouver Humane Society has C$870K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Vancouver Humane Society is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$870K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Vancouver Humane Society. 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, Vancouver Humane Society 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Vancouver Humane Society: Working to make life cruelty-free for animals. Vancouver Humane Society is classified as a social services organization registered in Canada.
Among social services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$870K is below the peer average of C$2M.
Vancouver Humane Society 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 Vancouver Humane Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Vancouver Humane Society 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 Humane Society 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 (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Humane society talks horse welfare amid Hastings Racecourse closure - CBC
Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver to shut down permanently, operator says - CityNews Vancouver
Vancouver Humane Society raises alarm over surge in emergency veterinary assistance requests - CTV News
Humane Society in SW Washington waives adoption fees for cats to ease overcrowding - KATU
New community veterinary clinic in Vancouver aims to keep pets with families - KATU
'Humane decision': Horse euthanized after injury during Calgary Stampede chuckwagon race - CBC
Want to adopt? 53 felines rescued from RV in Vancouver - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Kitten overload: Vancouver Humane Society seeks loving foster homes for litter surge - KATU
Horse dies during heat event at Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver - Daily Hive
Humane Society protests Vancouver horse racecourse - CityNews Vancouver
Activity timeline
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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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 10 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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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Vancouver Humane Society
- What is Vancouver Humane Society?
- Vancouver Humane Society is a social services charitable organization based in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver Humane Society: Working to make life cruelty-free for animals.
- Where is Vancouver Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Vancouver Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Vancouver Humane Society trustworthy?
- Vancouver Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 Humane Society's registration number?
- Registration: 889713178RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Vancouver Humane Society's website?
- https://www.vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca
- Are donations to Vancouver Humane Society 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.