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War Child Canada is a youth development organization based in TORONTO, Canada. Annual revenue: $18.9 million. Registration: 872374426RR0001.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWar Child Canada is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Toronto, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 872374426RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is above the average of 57/100 for youth development charities in Canada. The organization reports C$19M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
War Child Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in Canada is 57/100.
War Child Canada is located in Toronto, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 248-67 Mowat Ave, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, War Child Canada has C$19M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for youth development charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
War Child Canada is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$19M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for War Child Canada. 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.
War Child Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 84% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 77%. Visit the War Child Canada 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.
War Child Canada is a youth development organization based in TORONTO, Canada. Annual revenue: $18.9 million. Registration: 872374426RR0001. War Child Canada is classified as a youth development organization registered in Canada.
Among youth development charities registered in Canada: War Child Canada's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is above the peer average of 57/100. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of C$19M is well above the peer average of C$1M.
War Child Canada 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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Filing history
2 years 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 WAR CHILD CANADA is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
WAR CHILD CANADA 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.
WAR CHILD CANADA 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.
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NeutralThe Walrus Talks at Home: Education in Crisis - The Walrus
What went down at a star-studded gala with an Our Lady Peace acoustic set - Toronto Life
Humanitarian and McMaster graduate Samantha Nutt to be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame - McMaster News
The aftershocks of abandonment: 6 months later, Canadian aid organizations urge feds to help fill $35B void left by U.S. - Future of Good
Slaight Family Foundation to give 13 organizations $1-million each after ‘horrifying’ USAID cuts - The Globe and Mail
Shawn Levy, Our Lady Peace among new inductees to Canada’s Walk of Fame - CityNews Montreal
Catalyzing Change: Alexa Translations Partners with War Child Canada to Empower Children Affected by Conflict - PR Newswire Canada
What I Learned About Parenting My Kids From My Work With Refugees - Chatelaine
Thomas Sadoski — From Hollywood to Northern Yemen and Back - Sharp Magazine
Laura Secord Walk supports War Child Canada charity - Niagara Now
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- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about War Child Canada
- What is War Child Canada?
- War Child Canada is a youth development charitable organization based in Toronto, Canada. War Child Canada is a youth development organization based in TORONTO, Canada. Annual revenue: $18.9 million. Registration: 872374426RR0001.
- Where is War Child Canada located?
- Headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
- What is War Child Canada's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is War Child Canada trustworthy?
- War Child Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 War Child Canada's registration number?
- Registration: 872374426RR0001 (Canada).
- What is War Child Canada's website?
- https://www.warchild.ca
- Are donations to War Child Canada 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.