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Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra

Community Development Vancouver, British Columbia BN: 874917206RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra

Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is a non-profit society founded by Maestro Kenneth Hsieh. Since its inception in 2003, the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra (VMO) has been dedicated to providing superior orchestral mentorship for talented music graduates, helping them move from student to professional.

Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

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 community development in Canada
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 10% 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 Metropolitan Orchestra 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 874917206RR0001. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$417K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra's official registration number is 874917206RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 71/100.

Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its registered address is 239-2416 Main Street, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra has C$417K in annual revenue. 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 Metropolitan Orchestra is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$417K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra. 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 Metropolitan Orchestra 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). 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 Metropolitan Orchestra is a non-profit society founded by Maestro Kenneth Hsieh. Since its inception in 2003, the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra (VMO) has been dedicated to providing superior orchestral mentorship for talented music graduates, helping them move from student to professional. Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is classified as a community development organization registered in Canada.

Among community development charities registered in Canada: Its annual revenue of C$417K is below the peer average of C$4M.

Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra 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$100K-C$1M
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 Metropolitan Orchestra 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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Diana C•••
Vice President

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$0.4M 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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 · 5 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 Metropolitan Orchestra

What is Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra?
Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is a community development charitable organization based in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is a non-profit society founded by Maestro Kenneth Hsieh. Since its inception in 2003, the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra (VMO) has been dedicated to providing superior orchestral mentorship for talented music graduates, helping them move from student to professional.
Where is Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra located?
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What is Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M.
Is Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra trustworthy?
Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Metropolitan Orchestra's registration number?
Registration: 874917206RR0001 (Canada).
What is Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra's website?
https://www.vmocanada.com
Are donations to Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra 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.