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.
Aggregated from the matches below. Severity bands are calibrated per pattern; counts and dollar totals reflect this snapshot only.
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 · cra.loop_universe score ≥ 12 (TRACE attention threshold). Sub-categorised reciprocal · triangular · chain.
The dataset shows VMM Zichron Chaim Charity (BN 735511925RR0001) participating in 719 circular money flows totalling $4,677,290; 713 chains of length ≥ 4; pattern score 17/23 per Alberta TRACE methodology.
The dataset shows Kav Shalom KHM (BN 817735541RR0001) participating in 400 circular money flows totalling $2,612,112; 391 chains of length ≥ 4; pattern score 17/23 per Alberta TRACE methodology.
The dataset shows THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE SALVATION ARMY IN CANADA/CONSEIL DE DIRECTION DE L'ARMÉE DU SALUT DU CANADA (BN 107951618RR0307) participating in 69 circular money flows totalling $1,357,593; 57 chains of length ≥ 4; pattern score 17/23 per Alberta TRACE methodology.
The dataset shows GIFTPACT FOUNDATION INC. (BN 839545803RR0001) participating in 151 circular money flows totalling $1,125,549; 148 chains of length ≥ 4; pattern score 17/23 per Alberta TRACE methodology.
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.