Charities Canada Education Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford
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Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford

Teaching institutions

Headquarters
Hamilton, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar education in Canada
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 89%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 61

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.92
Program expensesC$0.92 (C$60.2 million)
92% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford is a registered education nonprofit based in Hamilton, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 108083825RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$69M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 61/100.

Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford is located in Hamilton, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 79 James St S, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford has C$69M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for education 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.

Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford is classified as a Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$69M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford 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.

Among education charities registered in Canada: Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$69M is well above the peer average of C$1M.

Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford 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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Annual revenue
C$10M-C$100M
92% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if YMCA OF HAMILTON/BURLINGTON/BRANTFORD is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

AL
Alyssa Lai
Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alyssa L••
Director
CR
Craig F•••••
Director
DA
Danielle L••
Director
GR
Grace M••••
Director
KA
Karmel S•••••
Director
MA
Manuel F•••••••••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
MA
Marie-Claude E••••••••••
Director
MI
Michelle N•••••
Director
NI
Nicole W•••••
Director
PA
Paul G••••
Director
SC
Scott R••••••••
Director
YO
Yohana O••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Fill the Bus to send kids to YMCA Camps - CHCH
May 2026
www.chch.com
YMCA officially opens Arrowsmith Child Care Centre in Stoney Creek - FlamboroughToday.com
May 2026
www.flamboroughtoday.com
Hamilton agencies in ‘waiting game’ on settlement service funding cuts - The Spec
Feb 2026
www.thespec.com
All Burlington Public Library branches closed as snowstorm hits region - BurlingtonToday.com
Jan 2026
www.burlingtontoday.com
YMCA childcare programs closed today across Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford - BurlingtonToday.com
Jan 2026
www.burlingtontoday.com
Hamilton runners gather for 102nd Boxing Day Run - CHCH
Dec 2025
www.chch.com
YMCA champions make a pit stop in Waterdown on The Long Walk Home - BurlingtonToday.com
Sep 2025
www.burlingtontoday.com
Language a key factor for newcomers to Brantford and area - Brantford Expositor
Aug 2025
www.brantfordexpositor.ca
New partnership gives Burlington Aquatic Devilrays access to YMCA and city pools - BurlingtonToday.com
Aug 2025
www.burlingtontoday.com
Third floor of Downtown Hamilton YMCA Men’s Residence to reopen July 2 - FlamboroughToday.com
Jun 2025
www.flamboroughtoday.com
Form filed
C$68.8M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$68.8M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other education in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford This page 52 C$68.8 million 92%
Ymca of Owen Sound Grey Bruce 61 C$13.5 million 91%
Chalice (Canada) 61 C$34.7 million 89%
Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association 61 C$12.9 million 85%
Sim Canada 61 C$13.9 million 90%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford

What is Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford?
Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford is a education charitable organization based in Hamilton, Canada. Teaching institutions
Where is Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford located?
Headquartered in Hamilton, Canada.
What is Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford trustworthy?
Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford's registration number?
Registration: 108083825RR0001 (Canada).
What is Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford's website?
https://www.ymcahbb.ca
Are donations to Ymca of Hamilton/burlington/brantford 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.