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Visit www.wgrf.caAbout Western Grains Research Foundation
Western Grains Research Foundation is a science technology organization based in SASKATOON, Canada. Annual revenue: $34.6 million. Registration: 105637268RR0001.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWestern Grains Research Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 105637268RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$35M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Western Grains Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. 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 57/100.
Western Grains Research Foundation is located in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. 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 91% for science & technology charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$5M. 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.
Western Grains Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Western Grains Research Foundation 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.
Western Grains Research Foundation is a science technology organization based in SASKATOON, Canada. Annual revenue: $34.6 million. Registration: 105637268RR0001. Western Grains Research Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Canada.
Among science & technology charities registered in Canada: Western Grains Research Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is in line with the peer average of 57/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$35M is well above the peer average of C$5M.
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.
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2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Canadian donations are deductible if WESTERN GRAINS RESEARCH FOUNDATION is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
WESTERN GRAINS RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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.
WESTERN GRAINS RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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).
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NeutralFarmer-led investment drives new canola research - PressReader
Canola research projects selected - paNOW
Farmer Funding to Drive Innovation and Strengthen Canola Production under Canola Agronomic Research Program in 2026 - SK Oilseeds
Western Grains Research Foundation commits $2.71M to new crop research projects - Manitoba Co-operator
CPKC exceeds Maximum Revenue Entitlement - MooseJawToday.com
GRDC Grains Updates Celebrate 30 Years of Innovation - Mirage News
From the lab to the field, Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) scholarship supports critical research in crop development and drought resilience - University of Alberta
Producer groups come together to help fund ag research facilities at U of S - CochraneNow
New USask infrastructure to bolster agricultural research - University of Saskatchewan
USask crop research projects receive lion’s share of ADF funding - SaskToday.ca
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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. Western Grains Research Foundation is a science technology organization based in SASKATOON, Canada. Annual revenue: $34.6 million. Registration: 105637268RR0001.
- Where is Western Grains Research Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Saskatoon, 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 58 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 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.