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Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society

Health Richmond, BC BN 141012567RR0001 · CRA
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society

Hospitals

Headquarters
Richmond, BC
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar health in Canada
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 60

Red flags

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

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.96
Program expensesC$0.96 (C$1.1 million)
96% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society is a registered health nonprofit based in Richmond, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 141012567RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 60/100 for health charities in Canada. The organization reports C$3M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Canada is 60/100.

Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society is located in Richmond, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 6680-8181 Cambie Road, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society has C$3M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for health charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$672K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society is classified as a Health organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$3M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 96% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society 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 health charities registered in Canada: Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 is below the peer average of 60/100. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$3M is well above the peer average of C$672K.

Vancouver International Buddhist Progress 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.

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Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
96% 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 INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST PROGRESS SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

JE
Jen-Chun Kuan
Director

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

JE
Jen-Chun K•••
Director
PI
Pi-Chin K••
TREASURER
SH
Shu-Hui J••• C•••
PRESIDENT
WA
Wai Y•• J•••• C•••••
Director
YU
Yuen W•• J•••• T••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$3.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$3.1M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

Other health in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society This page 49 C$3.1 million 96%
Gursikh Sabha Canada 61 C$2.2 million 84%
Dakinava Buddhist Educational and Cultural Society 60 C$1.9 million 99%
Women'S Brain Health Initiative 59 C$2.4 million 89%
The Shirdi Sai Mandir and Cultural Centre 59 C$1.9 million 93%
International Buddhist Progress Society of Toronto 59 C$4.3 million 91%

Sources and verification

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 International Buddhist Progress Society

What is Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society?
Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society is a health charitable organization based in Richmond, Canada. Hospitals
Where is Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society located?
Headquartered in Richmond, Canada.
What is Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society trustworthy?
Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 International Buddhist Progress Society's registration number?
Registration: 141012567RR0001 (Canada).
Are donations to Vancouver International Buddhist Progress 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.