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· vs. 8 similar youth development 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 Sun Children's Fund 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 696 youth development charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 68 places it in the top 1% of the 752 youth development 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVancouver Sun Children's Fund Society is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is 119258374RR0001. 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. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society's official registration number is 119258374RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Vancouver Sun Children's Fund 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in Canada is 68/100.
Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is 1100 - 1200 73Rd Ave W, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society has C$2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Vancouver Sun Children's Fund 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 Sun Children's Fund 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). 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.
Among youth development charities registered in Canada: Its annual revenue of C$2M is comparable to the peer average of C$1M.
Vancouver Sun Children's Fund 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 Sun Children's Fund Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Vancouver Sun Children's Fund 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 Sun Children's Fund 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 (7)
Source: Public filings
7 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.
Adopt-A-School: Tim Hortons cookies raise $60,300 for schools - Vancouver Sun
Tim Hortons & Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund support Surrey schools with Smile Cookie Campaign! - Surrey Schools
Adopt-A-School: Generous Sun readers raise more than $2M for 133 schools - Vancouver Sun
Adopt-A-School: Sedins ask others to join them in helping schoolchildren - Vancouver Sun
Adopt-A-School: Families only able to survive with help from schools - Vancouver Sun
Adopt-A-School: Providing support, safety and role models - Vancouver Sun
Adopt-A-School: 'If you can do something, I would ask you to contribute' - Vancouver Sun
Adopt-A-School: Hunger just one of the obstacles to overcome - Vancouver Sun
Adopt-A-School: The only solution is to send food home with students - Vancouver Sun
Adopt-A-School: Making sure to get children to school every day - Vancouver Sun
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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 - 7 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 · 7 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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Founding date · 2011
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society
- What is Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society?
- Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society is a youth development private foundation based in Vancouver, Canada. Charitable trusts, foundations
- When was Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society founded?
- Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society was founded in 2011.
- Where is Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society located?
- Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M.
- Is Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society trustworthy?
- Vancouver Sun Children's Fund 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 Sun Children's Fund Society's registration number?
- Registration: 119258374RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society's website?
- https://www.vansunkidsfund.ca
- Are donations to Vancouver Sun Children's Fund 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.