Running pattern detector against the corpus
The dataset shows circular money flows between charities — reciprocal pairs, triangular cycles, and longer chains. Most loops are structurally normal; the signal is the deviation from norm.
Glassbox surfaces correlations and observations, not findings of misconduct. Severity is a calibrated read on how strongly the dataset matches the pattern definition — a starting point for review, not a verdict.
The match meets the pattern threshold but the signal is the lower band. Normal review queue.
The match exceeds the routine threshold. Worth a closer look — pull the source rows, walk the citation.
The match is in the highest band of the calibrated scale. Recommend: prioritise for active review.
Severity is computed from the detection signal · app.gift_loops: simple cycles ≤ 4 hops in the ≥ $5K qualified-donee gift graph, hop fiscal periods non-decreasing and the whole loop within 12 months, hubs (degree ≥ 50 or DAF/foundation/federated/diocese names) never interior; edge weight = gift ÷ donor's gifts that year; score = min edge weight × hops penalty (2:1.0, 3:0.8, 4:0.6); aggregated per BN, best loop ≥ 0.05 · fallback: cra.loop_universe score ≥ 12
The dataset shows HERITAGE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA INC. (BN 102333176RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $40,000; strongest loop (3885136 MANITOBA ASSOCIATION INC → HERITAGE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA INC.) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
Once a match is identified, the dataset suggests these review actions. Glassbox does not prescribe outcomes — these are calibrated options for funders, auditors, and program officers, framed as correlations to investigate.
For each entity in the cycle, examine reciprocal gifts, board overlap, and program-vs-overhead ratios. The cycle may reflect denominational hierarchy or federated structure (normal) or reciprocal-revenue inflation (review-worthy).
Glassbox is not yet hard-coded with denominational hierarchy or federated-charity exclusion lists. Before flagging externally, confirm the loop is not an explainable structural pattern.
If the same entities also receive federal grants for similar program purposes, the loop becomes a duplicative-funding signal as well — see /follow/duplicative-funding once that detector ships.
If the loop persists across review cycles, escalate to the relevant audit body. If it resolves (entity exits, program ends, structure clarified), close with reasoning recorded.
These are calibrated suggestions, not directives. The dataset shows the pattern; the funder decides the response.
Aggregated from the matches below. Severity bands are calibrated per pattern; counts and dollar totals reflect this snapshot only.
The dataset shows Le Centre de la Montagne (BN 103019725RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $436,464; strongest loop (Le Centre de la Montagne → Les amis de la montagne (Mont-Royal) inc.) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows La Fraternité Saint-Pie X (Québec) inc. (BN 107404501RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $265,640; strongest loop (La Fraternité Saint-Pie X (Québec) inc. → École Sainte-Famille (Fraternité St-Pie X) inc) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows Parole de vie-Bethel, incorporee (BN 107507857RR0001) participating in 4 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $1,149,994; strongest loop (Parole de vie-Bethel, incorporee → WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP CANADA INC) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE WATERLOO REGION (BN 107987166RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $104,277; strongest loop (A Better Tent City Waterloo Region → SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE WATERLOO REGION) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows BOB RUMBALL CANADIAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE DEAF (BN 108073776RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $539,500; strongest loop (BOB RUMBALL CANADIAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE DEAF → The Bob Rumball Camp of the Deaf) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (BN 118840388RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $55,678; strongest loop (FRIENDS OF THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY → CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
Why this may be benign · Federated charities (United Way / Centraide, Jewish federations, national bodies with provincial or local chapters) are legally distinct entities that are related by charter — relatedness is disclosed, not hidden.
The dataset shows The Bob Rumball Camp of the Deaf (BN 119067494RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $539,500; strongest loop (BOB RUMBALL CANADIAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE DEAF → The Bob Rumball Camp of the Deaf) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows THE GRAND THEATRE FOUNDATON (BN 119214260RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $2,063,334; strongest loop (THE GRAND THEATRE → THE GRAND THEATRE FOUNDATON) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows THE GRAND THEATRE (BN 119214278RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $2,063,334; strongest loop (THE GRAND THEATRE → THE GRAND THEATRE FOUNDATON) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows THE DIOCESAN SYNOD OF EASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (BN 119229896RR0012) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $158,429; strongest loop (THE DIOCESAN SYNOD OF EASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR → THE DIOCESAN SYNOD OF EASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
Why this may be benign · Denominational hierarchies (dioceses, synods, conferences, councils, presbyteries) routinely move funds between the parent body and congregations; structural relatedness here is expected.
The dataset shows THE DIOCESAN SYNOD OF EASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (BN 119229896RR0020) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $158,429; strongest loop (THE DIOCESAN SYNOD OF EASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR → THE DIOCESAN SYNOD OF EASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
Why this may be benign · Denominational hierarchies (dioceses, synods, conferences, councils, presbyteries) routinely move funds between the parent body and congregations; structural relatedness here is expected.
The dataset shows WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP CANADA INC (BN 119304194RR0001) participating in 4 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $1,149,994; strongest loop (Parole de vie-Bethel, incorporee → WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP CANADA INC) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows LAURENCREST YOUTH SERVICES INC (BN 130100530RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $83,650; strongest loop (LAURENCREST YOUTH SERVICES OF SD & G INC → LAURENCREST YOUTH SERVICES INC) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows MORE THAN A ROOF MENNONITE HOUSING SOCIETY (BN 130808363RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $279,951; strongest loop (MORE THAN A ROOF MENNONITE HOUSING SOCIETY → WEST END MENNONITE HOUSING SOCIETY) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
Why this may be benign · Denominational hierarchies (dioceses, synods, conferences, councils, presbyteries) routinely move funds between the parent body and congregations; structural relatedness here is expected.
The dataset shows Soeurs missionnaires de Notre-Dame des Apôtres (Montréal) (BN 131695082RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $11,891,811; strongest loop (Soeurs missionnaires de Notre-Dame des Apôtres (Montréal) → Fonds Augustin-Planque) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows École Sainte-Famille (Fraternité St-Pie X) inc (BN 133985556RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $265,640; strongest loop (La Fraternité Saint-Pie X (Québec) inc. → École Sainte-Famille (Fraternité St-Pie X) inc) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows Afghan Church of the GTA (BN 731175881RR0001) participating in 7 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $403,904; strongest loop (Afghan Church of the GTA → 614 Church) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 1 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
The dataset shows Jesus First Christian Ministries Mississauga (BN 774665715RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $18,874; strongest loop (Jesus First Christian Ministries Mississauga → Jesus First Christian Ministries Canada) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows A Better Tent City Waterloo Region (BN 784763302RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $104,277; strongest loop (A Better Tent City Waterloo Region → SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE WATERLOO REGION) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows Jesus First Christian Ministries Canada (BN 793273087RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $18,874; strongest loop (Jesus First Christian Ministries Mississauga → Jesus First Christian Ministries Canada) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows Fonds Augustin-Planque (BN 795405265RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $11,891,811; strongest loop (Soeurs missionnaires de Notre-Dame des Apôtres (Montréal) → Fonds Augustin-Planque) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows AKOMA HOLDINGS INCORPORATED (BN 801919739RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $119,354; strongest loop (AKOMA HOLDINGS INCORPORATED → AKOMA FAMILY CENTRE INCORPORATED) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows AKOMA FAMILY CENTRE INCORPORATED (BN 801934134RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $119,354; strongest loop (AKOMA HOLDINGS INCORPORATED → AKOMA FAMILY CENTRE INCORPORATED) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows La Fabrique de la Paroisse de Sainte Rafqa. (BN 805435161RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $243,700; strongest loop (La Fabrique de la Paroisse de Sainte Rafqa. → EPARCHIE ST-MARON DE MONTREAL AU CANADA/EPARCHY OF ST-MARON OF MONTREAL IN CANADA) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
Why this may be benign · Denominational hierarchies (dioceses, synods, conferences, councils, presbyteries) routinely move funds between the parent body and congregations; structural relatedness here is expected.
The dataset shows Action Communautaire De La vie Montréalaise (BN 811676501RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $65,374; strongest loop (Action Communautaire De La vie Montréalaise → ASSEMBLÉE CHRÉTIENNE PAROLE VIVANTE DE MONTRÉAL) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows WEST END MENNONITE HOUSING SOCIETY (BN 816275895RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $279,951; strongest loop (MORE THAN A ROOF MENNONITE HOUSING SOCIETY → WEST END MENNONITE HOUSING SOCIETY) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
Why this may be benign · Denominational hierarchies (dioceses, synods, conferences, councils, presbyteries) routinely move funds between the parent body and congregations; structural relatedness here is expected.
The dataset shows Hamilton Health Sciences Research Organization (BN 834033177RR0001) participating in 3 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $65,808,794; strongest loop (HAMILTON HEALTH SCIENCES CORPORATION → Hamilton Health Sciences Research Organization) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows 614 Church (BN 843182197RR0001) participating in 6 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $371,012; strongest loop (Afghan Church of the GTA → 614 Church) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows OTTAWA ALL NATIONS CHURCH (BN 855391066RR0001) participating in 6 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $817,889; strongest loop (OTTAWA ALL NATIONS CHURCH → MINISTRIES WITHOUT BORDERS) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows EPARCHIE ST-MARON DE MONTREAL AU CANADA/EPARCHY OF ST-MARON OF MONTREAL IN CANADA (BN 865214332RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $243,700; strongest loop (La Fabrique de la Paroisse de Sainte Rafqa. → EPARCHIE ST-MARON DE MONTREAL AU CANADA/EPARCHY OF ST-MARON OF MONTREAL IN CANADA) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows HAMILTON HEALTH SCIENCES CORPORATION (BN 867435497RR0001) participating in 5 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $86,653,918; strongest loop (HAMILTON HEALTH SCIENCES CORPORATION → Hamilton Health Sciences Research Organization) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 2 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
The dataset shows FREE BELIEVERS IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (ONTARIO) (BN 872899661RR0001) participating in 15 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $2,360,000; strongest loop (FREE BELIEVERS IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (ONTARIO) → FREE BELIEVERS IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (BRITISH COLUMBIA)) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows FREE BELIEVERS IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (BRITISH COLUMBIA) (BN 874880123RR0001) participating in 10 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $1,835,000; strongest loop (FREE BELIEVERS IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (ONTARIO) → FREE BELIEVERS IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (BRITISH COLUMBIA)) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows THE EDMONTON CHILDREN'S CHOIR ASSOCIATION (BN 881303291RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $15,000; strongest loop (THE EDMONTON CHILDREN'S CHOIR ASSOCIATION → THE EDMONTON YOUTH CHOIR ASSOCIATION) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows FRIENDS OF THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY (BN 884352402RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $55,678; strongest loop (FRIENDS OF THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY → CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
Why this may be benign · Federated charities (United Way / Centraide, Jewish federations, national bodies with provincial or local chapters) are legally distinct entities that are related by charter — relatedness is disclosed, not hidden.
The dataset shows THE EDMONTON YOUTH CHOIR ASSOCIATION (BN 885464156RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $15,000; strongest loop (THE EDMONTON CHILDREN'S CHOIR ASSOCIATION → THE EDMONTON YOUTH CHOIR ASSOCIATION) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows Les amis de la montagne (Mont-Royal) inc. (BN 887615284RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $436,464; strongest loop (Le Centre de la Montagne → Les amis de la montagne (Mont-Royal) inc.) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows MINISTRIES WITHOUT BORDERS (BN 888058229RR0001) participating in 6 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $817,889; strongest loop (OTTAWA ALL NATIONS CHURCH → MINISTRIES WITHOUT BORDERS) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows 3885136 MANITOBA ASSOCIATION INC (BN 888078425RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $40,000; strongest loop (3885136 MANITOBA ASSOCIATION INC → HERITAGE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA INC.) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows LAURENCREST YOUTH SERVICES OF SD & G INC (BN 893421560RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $83,650; strongest loop (LAURENCREST YOUTH SERVICES OF SD & G INC → LAURENCREST YOUTH SERVICES INC) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows ASSEMBLÉE CHRÉTIENNE PAROLE VIVANTE DE MONTRÉAL (BN 895295269RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $65,374; strongest loop (Action Communautaire De La vie Montréalaise → ASSEMBLÉE CHRÉTIENNE PAROLE VIVANTE DE MONTRÉAL) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows FONDATION ET ALUMNI DE POLYTECHNIQUE MONTREAL (BN 101835502RR0001) participating in 8 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $43,655,965; strongest loop (FONDATION ET ALUMNI DE POLYTECHNIQUE MONTREAL → ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE DE MONTRÉAL) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 8 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
Why this may be benign · Donor-advised-fund platforms and gift-fund sponsors (e.g. Canada Gives, Aqueduct, Charitable Impact, Benefaction, Strategic Charitable Giving, Private Giving Foundation) are pass-through intermediaries; loops and high degree through them reflect donor instructions.
The dataset shows Association d'entraide Le chaînon inc. (BN 102987625RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $8,717,076; strongest loop (La Fondation le Chaînon / Le Chaînon Foundation → Association d'entraide Le chaînon inc.) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 2 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
Why this may be benign · Donor-advised-fund platforms and gift-fund sponsors (e.g. Canada Gives, Aqueduct, Charitable Impact, Benefaction, Strategic Charitable Giving, Private Giving Foundation) are pass-through intermediaries; loops and high degree through them reflect donor instructions.
The dataset shows ROSSBROOK HOUSE INC. (BN 104631825RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $218,683; strongest loop (ROSSBROOK HOUSE FOUNDATION INC. → ROSSBROOK HOUSE INC.) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 1 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
Why this may be benign · Donor-advised-fund platforms and gift-fund sponsors (e.g. Canada Gives, Aqueduct, Charitable Impact, Benefaction, Strategic Charitable Giving, Private Giving Foundation) are pass-through intermediaries; loops and high degree through them reflect donor instructions.
The dataset shows SHERBROOKE FOUNDATION INC. (BN 104832407RR0001) participating in 5 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $1,339,310; strongest loop (SHERBROOKE FOUNDATION INC. → SHERBROOKE COMMUNITY SOCIETY INC.) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 5 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
Why this may be benign · Donor-advised-fund platforms and gift-fund sponsors (e.g. Canada Gives, Aqueduct, Charitable Impact, Benefaction, Strategic Charitable Giving, Private Giving Foundation) are pass-through intermediaries; loops and high degree through them reflect donor instructions.
The dataset shows ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM (BN 105248256RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $21,007,461; strongest loop (THE ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM FOUNDATION → ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 2 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
Why this may be benign · Donor-advised-fund platforms and gift-fund sponsors (e.g. Canada Gives, Aqueduct, Charitable Impact, Benefaction, Strategic Charitable Giving, Private Giving Foundation) are pass-through intermediaries; loops and high degree through them reflect donor instructions.
The dataset shows BETHESDA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC. (BN 106789951RR0001) participating in 4 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $5,399,566; strongest loop (BETHESDA FOUNDATION INC. → BETHESDA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC.) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 4 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
Why this may be benign · Donor-advised-fund platforms and gift-fund sponsors (e.g. Canada Gives, Aqueduct, Charitable Impact, Benefaction, Strategic Charitable Giving, Private Giving Foundation) are pass-through intermediaries; loops and high degree through them reflect donor instructions.
The dataset shows CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD (BN 106831027RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $1,765,659; strongest loop (CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION → CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 1 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
Why this may be benign · Donor-advised-fund platforms and gift-fund sponsors (e.g. Canada Gives, Aqueduct, Charitable Impact, Benefaction, Strategic Charitable Giving, Private Giving Foundation) are pass-through intermediaries; loops and high degree through them reflect donor instructions.
The dataset shows CANADIAN GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND (BN 106846819RR0001) participating in 3 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $8,605,000; strongest loop (CANADIAN GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION → CANADIAN GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND) is 2 hops with score 1.00 — at least 100% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 3 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
Why this may be benign · Donor-advised-fund platforms and gift-fund sponsors (e.g. Canada Gives, Aqueduct, Charitable Impact, Benefaction, Strategic Charitable Giving, Private Giving Foundation) are pass-through intermediaries; loops and high degree through them reflect donor instructions.