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Vancouver International Children's Festival Society

Community Development Vancouver, British Columbia BN: 118833532RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About Vancouver International Children's Festival Society

Vancouver International Children's Festival Takes Place From May 25 - May 31, 2026 on Granville Island. Enjoy Spectacular Performances From Around The Globe.

Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Canada
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 77%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
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$0.95
ProgramC$0.95
AdministrationC$0.05
95% to programs beats the peer average (77%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Vancouver International Children's Festival Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the CRA.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the CRA - more than 87% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 68 places it in the top 5% 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

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 + methodology

Vancouver International Children's Festival Society is a registered community development nonprofit based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 118833532RR0001. 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$2M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Vancouver International Children's Festival Society's official registration number is 118833532RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Vancouver International Children's Festival 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 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Canada is 71/100.

Vancouver International Children's Festival Society is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its registered address is 1360 3Rd Ave E, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Vancouver International Children's Festival Society has C$2M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for community development charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Vancouver International Children's Festival Society is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Vancouver International Children's Festival 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 International Children's Festival 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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 International Children's Festival Takes Place From May 25 - May 31, 2026 on Granville Island. Enjoy Spectacular Performances From Around The Globe. Vancouver International Children's Festival Society is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada.

Among community development charities registered in Canada: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of C$2M is below the peer average of C$4M.

Vancouver International Children's Festival 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.

Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
95% 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 Vancouver International Children's Festival Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

CA
Cameron W•••••
Member at Large

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Vancouver International Children’s Festival returns for 49th year - Vancouver Is Awesome
May 2026
www.vancouverisawesome.com
Vancouver International Children’s Festival at Vancouver International Children’s Festival Photos - BroadwayWorld
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (May 25-29) - curiocity.com
May 2026
curiocity.com
Stir Cheat Sheet: Acrobatic officers to glowing islands, 4 shows to catch at the 2026 Vancouver International Children’s
May 2026
www.createastir.ca
Me & the Forest poses big questions at Vancouver International Children’s Festival - createastir.ca
May 2026
www.createastir.ca
10 amazing Vancouver theatre and arts events happening in May - Daily Hive
Apr 2026
dailyhive.com
High-energy show BENCHED comes to the Vancouver International Children's Festival, May 26 to 31 - createastir.ca
Apr 2026
www.createastir.ca
Vancouver International Jazz Festival announces eclectic Granville Island programming - createastir.ca
Apr 2026
www.createastir.ca
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates 20th edition, March 27 to April 17 - createastir.ca
Mar 2026
www.createastir.ca
Vancouver International Children’s Festival gets set to welcome everything from high-energy Danish dance to artful Korea
Mar 2026
www.createastir.ca
Form filed
C$1.7M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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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 - 12 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 · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 12 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
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Vancouver International Children's Festival Society

What is Vancouver International Children's Festival Society?
Vancouver International Children's Festival Society is a community development charitable organization based in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver International Children's Festival Takes Place From May 25 - May 31, 2026 on Granville Island. Enjoy Spectacular Performances From Around The Globe.
Where is Vancouver International Children's Festival Society located?
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What is Vancouver International Children's Festival Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Vancouver International Children's Festival Society trustworthy?
Vancouver International Children's Festival 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 International Children's Festival Society's registration number?
Registration: 118833532RR0001 (Canada).
What is Vancouver International Children's Festival Society's website?
https://www.childrensfestival.ca
Are donations to Vancouver International Children's Festival 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.