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Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association

Human Services Fort McMurray, Alberta BN: 107394934RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association

Providing food security for all in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo through programs and services.

Founded
Headquarters
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

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 human services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
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.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.87
C$0.12
ProgramC$0.87
AdministrationC$0.12
FundraisingC$0.01
87% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 15,009 human services 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

Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its registration number is 107394934RR0001. 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$3M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association's official registration number is 107394934RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association 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 human services charities in Canada is 71/100.

Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association is located in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years. Its registered address is 1 - 10010 Centennial Dr, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association has C$3M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for human services charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$3M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association. 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, Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association 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 76%). 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.

Providing food security for all in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo through programs and services. Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of C$3M is comparable to the peer average of C$4M.

Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association 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$1M-C$10M
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 WOOD BUFFALO FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

AL
Aleksandra P•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Wood Buffalo RCMP to “Stuff a Cruiser” for Local Food Bank - cfweradio.ca
May 2026
cfweradio.ca
Purolator donating retired delivery truck to Alberta food bank - CTV News
Dec 2025
www.ctvnews.ca
Northern Alberta food bank program goes the distance to tackle remote food insecurity - CBC
Dec 2025
www.cbc.ca
How Food Banks Are Making All Feel Welcome - Reasons to be Cheerful
Nov 2024
reasonstobecheerful.world
On the Ground With Food Banks Decolonizing Food - modernfarmer.com
Nov 2024
modernfarmer.com
Wood Buffalo Food Bank hosts 10th spring food drive as demand rises - Fort McMurray Today
May 2024
www.fortmcmurraytoday.com
Council’s Excellence Awards recognize outstanding community members - Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Feb 2024
www.rmwb.ca
Form filed
C$3.5M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
To meet demand from newcomers, Alberta food banks are bringing new diversity to grocery hampers - CBC
Apr 2023
www.cbc.ca
Wood Buffalo Food Bank prepares to open public teaching kitchen - Fort McMurray Today
Jan 2023
www.fortmcmurraytoday.com
Wood Buffalo food bank gets donation boost from food diversion program - CBC
Apr 2022
www.cbc.ca

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 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
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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 - 9 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 · 9 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 · 1983
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 Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association

What is Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association?
Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association is a human services charitable organization based in Fort McMurray, Canada. Providing food security for all in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo through programs and services.
When was Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association founded?
Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association was founded in 1983.
Where is Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association located?
Headquartered in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.
What is Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association trustworthy?
Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association 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 Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association's registration number?
Registration: 107394934RR0001 (Canada).
What is Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association's website?
https://woodbuffalofoodbank.com/
Are donations to Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association 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.