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Western Grains Research Foundation

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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Western Grains Research Foundation

Farmer Funded Farmer Directed Research

Founded
Headquarters
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Foundation type
Private foundation
Size
large

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. 3 similar science & technology in Canada
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 88%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 69

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$0.87
ProgramC$0.87
AdministrationC$0.09
Grants to other charitiesC$0.04
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Western Grains Research Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 201 science & technology charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 221 science & technology 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
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Western Grains Research Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is 105637268RR0001. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$35M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Western Grains Research Foundation's official registration number is 105637268RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Western Grains Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in Canada is 69/100.

Western Grains Research Foundation is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its registered address is 306 - 111 Research Dr, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Western Grains Research Foundation has C$35M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for science & technology charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Western Grains Research Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$35M in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Western Grains Research Foundation. 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, Western Grains Research Foundation 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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 science & technology charities registered in Canada: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of C$35M is well above the peer average of C$3M.

Western Grains Research Foundation 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$10M-C$100M
87% 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 Western Grains Research Foundation 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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Adam L••••••
Director

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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7 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Western Grains Research Foundation commits $2.71M to new crop research projects - Manitoba Co-operator
Jan 2026
www.manitobacooperator.ca
GRDC Grains Updates Celebrate 30 Years of Innovation - Mirage News
Dec 2025
www.miragenews.com
From the lab to the field, Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) scholarship supports critical research in crop deve
Jun 2025
www.ualberta.ca
Funding boost announced for barley research in Western Canada - Alberta Farmer Express
Jun 2024
www.albertafarmexpress.ca
Ensuring Transparency and Stability for Staff is Paramount as Former FCDC Becomes Western Crop Innovations - seedworld.c
Apr 2024
www.seedworld.com
New wheat cluster funding to boost research - The Western Producer
Mar 2024
www.producer.com
Form filed
C$34.6M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
Western Grains Research Foundation supports agriculture research projects - Lethbridge News Now
Jan 2022
lethbridgenewsnow.com

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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 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
Science & Technology this charity 221
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most.

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 - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 24 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
  • Founding date · 1981
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Western Grains Research Foundation

What is Western Grains Research Foundation?
Western Grains Research Foundation is a science & technology private foundation based in Saskatoon, Canada. Farmer Funded Farmer Directed Research
When was Western Grains Research Foundation founded?
Western Grains Research Foundation was founded in 1981.
Where is Western Grains Research Foundation located?
Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
What is Western Grains Research Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Western Grains Research Foundation trustworthy?
Western Grains Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Western Grains Research Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 105637268RR0001 (Canada).
What is Western Grains Research Foundation's website?
https://www.wgrf.ca
Are donations to Western Grains Research Foundation 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.