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Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association

Religion Victoria, British Columbia BN: 130915341RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association

VICPA provides learning resources and community building to families & educators of young children.We support parent participation preschools on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands and are experts in family engagement in early years' settings.VICPA began as family 'play groups' in 1949 and have continued to nurture healthy 'thinking, doing and feeling' by building community and engaging caregivers and teachers in education, teamwork and fun!We are an advocate for h

Headquarters
Victoria, British Columbia
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in Canada
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 66%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
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$0.99
ProgramC$0.99
AdministrationC$0.01
99% to programs beats the peer average (66%) 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 Island Cooperative Pre-School Association has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • Its integrity score of 63 places it in the top 25% of the 8,105 religion 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 donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email (present for 39% of comparable organizations)
  • 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 Island Cooperative Pre-School Association is a registered religion nonprofit based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 130915341RR0001. 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 63/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$95K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association's official registration number is 130915341RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.

Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Its registered address is 2928 Eastdowne Rd, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association has C$95K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 66% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$95K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association. 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 Island Cooperative Pre-School Association 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 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 66%). 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.

VICPA provides learning resources and community building to families & educators of young children.We support parent participation preschools on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands and are experts in family engagement in early years' settings.VICPA began as family 'play groups' in 1949 and have continued to nurture healthy 'thinking, doing and feeling' by building community and engaging caregivers and teachers in education, teamwork and fun!We are an advocate for h Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada.

Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 66%. Its annual revenue of C$95K is below the peer average of C$8M.

Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association 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$10K-C$100K
99% 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 Island Cooperative Pre-School Association is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Angela P•••••••••••••
Secretary

Officers & trustees (3)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$0.1M 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 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion this charity 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 - 3 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 5
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association

What is Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association?
Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association is a religion charitable organization based in Victoria, Canada. VICPA provides learning resources and community building to families & educators of young children.We support parent participation preschools on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands and are experts in family engagement in early years' settings.VICPA began as family 'play groups' in 1949 and have continued to nurture healthy 'thinking, doing and feeling' by building community and engaging caregivers and teachers in education, teamwork and fun!We are an advocate for h
Where is Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association located?
Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
What is Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association trustworthy?
Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 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 Island Cooperative Pre-School Association's registration number?
Registration: 130915341RR0001 (Canada).
What is Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association's website?
https://www.vicpa.org
Are donations to Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-School Association 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.