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 BRITISH COLUMBIA BAPTIST CONFERENCE (BN 106811805RR0001) participating in 7 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $148,266; strongest loop (BRITISH COLUMBIA BAPTIST CONFERENCE → FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CHURCH) is 2 hops with score 0.25 — at least 25% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 7 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
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.
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 FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CHURCH (BN 118932367RR0001) participating in 5 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $122,506; strongest loop (BRITISH COLUMBIA BAPTIST CONFERENCE → FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CHURCH) is 2 hops with score 0.25 — at least 25% 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 Redemption Church Olds (BN 765962477RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $21,332; strongest loop (Redemption Church Olds → Great Commission Collective Canada) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows THE ROMAN CATHOLIC EPISCOPAL CORPORATION OF HALIFAX (BN 119109833RR0005) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $46,752; strongest loop (THE ROMAN CATHOLIC EPISCOPAL CORPORATION OF HALIFAX → THE ROMAN CATHOLIC EPISCOPAL CORPORATION OF HALIFAX) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% 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 Congregation Yetev Lev D'Satmar (BN 777462128RR0001) participating in 148 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $16,422,687; strongest loop (Congregation Yetev Lev D'Satmar → Congrégation Des Livres Saints/Kolel Torah V'yirah) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 124 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
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 Congrégation Des Livres Saints/Kolel Torah V'yirah (BN 786965061RR0001) participating in 47 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $5,976,126; strongest loop (Congregation Yetev Lev D'Satmar → Congrégation Des Livres Saints/Kolel Torah V'yirah) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 26 of the loops originate at a hub (DAF / community foundation / federated body).
The dataset shows La Fondation du Diocèse de Saint-Hyacinthe (BN 119000925RR0001) participating in 3 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $2,854,666; strongest loop (La Fondation du Diocèse de Saint-Hyacinthe → La corporation épiscopale Catholique Romaine de Sainr-Hyacinthe) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% 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 · Denominational hierarchies (dioceses, synods, conferences, councils, presbyteries) routinely move funds between the parent body and congregations; structural relatedness here is expected.
The dataset shows La corporation épiscopale Catholique Romaine de Sainr-Hyacinthe (BN 132503574RR0001) participating in 6 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $2,900,437; strongest loop (La Fondation du Diocèse de Saint-Hyacinthe → La corporation épiscopale Catholique Romaine de Sainr-Hyacinthe) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% 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.
The dataset shows CITY NEW LIFE CHURCH IN CALGARY (BN 706497492RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $43,057; strongest loop (Abundant Life Church Society → CITY NEW LIFE CHURCH IN CALGARY) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows Abundant Life Church Society (BN 814807624RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $43,057; strongest loop (Abundant Life Church Society → CITY NEW LIFE CHURCH IN CALGARY) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop.
The dataset shows HEART VALLEY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST MENNONITE (BN 118955269RR0001) participating in 3 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $439,487; strongest loop (CENTRAL CHARITIES BOARD,CHURCH OF GO IN CHRIST, MENNONITE CANADA → HEART VALLEY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST MENNONITE) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% 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 · 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 NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA/LA SOCIETE CANADIENNE POUR LA CONSERVATION DE LA NATURE (BN 119246544RR0001) participating in 12 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $26,133,850; strongest loop (THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA/LA SOCIETE CANADIENNE POUR LA CONSERVATION DE LA NATURE → CONSERVATION DE LA NATURE - QUEBEC) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% of each donor's giving that year travelled around the loop; 12 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 CONSERVATION DE LA NATURE - QUEBEC (BN 875404063RR0001) participating in 8 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $25,166,520; strongest loop (THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA/LA SOCIETE CANADIENNE POUR LA CONSERVATION DE LA NATURE → CONSERVATION DE LA NATURE - QUEBEC) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% 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 VANCOUVER TALMUD TORAH ASSOCIATION (BN 108167875RR0001) participating in 2 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $543,050; strongest loop (VANCOUVER TALMUD TORAH FOUNDATION → VANCOUVER TALMUD TORAH ASSOCIATION) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% 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 VANCOUVER TALMUD TORAH FOUNDATION (BN 119282309RR0001) participating in 1 time-ordered circular gift flow totalling $88,559; strongest loop (VANCOUVER TALMUD TORAH FOUNDATION → VANCOUVER TALMUD TORAH ASSOCIATION) is 2 hops with score 0.24 — at least 24% 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 ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF KAMLOOPS (BN 106880073RR0001) participating in 36 time-ordered circular gift flows totalling $1,354,011; strongest loop (ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF KAMLOOPS → ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF KAMLOOPS) is 2 hops with score 0.23 — at least 23% 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.