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· vs. 4 similar religion in CanadaConcerns
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show York University with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 7,530 religion charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 68 places it in the top 5% of the 8,105 religion charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyYork University is a registered religion nonprofit based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 119306736RR0001. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$1.3B in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
York University's official registration number is 119306736RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
York University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.
York University is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is 4700 Keele St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, York University has C$1.3B in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
York University is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has C$1.3B in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for York University. 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, York University 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Start your future with confidence. Pursue your passion and prepare to meet the moment. York University is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada.
Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$1.3B is well above the peer average of C$8M.
York University 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.
Filing history
1 year 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 YORK UNIVERSITY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
YORK UNIVERSITY 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.
YORK UNIVERSITY 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.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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New York University: Marker of biological aging linked to some but not all symptoms of depression - European AIDS Treatment Group
The man charged in last week's North York shooting is a former police officer and York University executive - Toronto Life
Man accused in fatal daylight North York shooting is former cop, disgraced York University executive - Toronto Star
York University announces commitment of Waverley swimmer Legge - The Laker News
LCA Investigation Exposes Cruel and Systemic Primate Research at York University - Newswire Canada
At York University’s primate lab, allegations of bruises, bloody wounds and escapes - National Post
At York University’s primate lab, allegations of bruises, bloody wounds and escapes - - Investigative Journalism Bureau
Minor change to escalators at York University Station - excal.on.ca
York University - Macleans.ca
York Region signs new partnership agreement with York University - NewmarketToday.ca
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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 - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 30 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about York University
- What is York University?
- York University is a religion charitable organization based in Toronto, Canada. Start your future with confidence. Pursue your passion and prepare to meet the moment.
- Where is York University located?
- Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- What is York University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1B+. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is York University trustworthy?
- York University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 York University's registration number?
- Registration: 119306736RR0001 (Canada).
- What is York University's website?
- https://www.yorku.ca
- Are donations to York University 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.