EASTERN SYNOD OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERN CHURCH IN CANADA / SYNODE DE L'EST DE L'EGLISE EVANGELIQUE LUTHERIENNE AU CANADA
Public foundationChristianity·74 WEBER ST W · KITCHENER, ON · N2H 3Z3·BN 107273666RR0002·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
Disbursed to charities T1
51%
of spending, to other registered charities
Operating overhead T1
23%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
1 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$4.3M
not reviewed by an analyst (Charity Intelligence)
— means the filing doesn't include the lines needed; details and sources below.·How to read these figures
This is a foundation: it mostly grants money to other charities, so program-spending ratios are the wrong lens. We show the share of spending disbursed to qualified donees instead.
Common questions
How do I donate to Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Luthern Church in Canada?
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Is Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Luthern Church in Canada a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 107273666RR0002. Registration status can change, so check the CRA charities listing for its current status. Only a currently registered charity can issue an official donation receipt.
Where is Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Luthern Church in Canada located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 74 WEBER ST W, KITCHENER, ON, N2H 3Z3. Source.
What does Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Luthern Church in Canada do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "THE EASTERN SYNOD PROVIDES PASTORAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO CONGREGATIONS AND PASTORS. THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTERING TO PASTORS CONGREGATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS LEADING WORSHIP IN MANY CONGREGATIONS AND SYNODICAL SETTINGS AND CONDUCTING RETREATS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR CLERGY AND LAY PERSONS FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND…" Full program description.
How much does Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Luthern Church in Canada disburse to other charities?T1
Per its F2024 T3010, 51% of its spending went to other registered charities (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.
How big is Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Luthern Church in Canada?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $4.3M (F2024).
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
THE EASTERN SYNOD PROVIDES PASTORAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO CONGREGATIONS AND PASTORS. THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTERING TO PASTORS CONGREGATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS LEADING WORSHIP IN MANY CONGREGATIONS AND SYNODICAL SETTINGS AND CONDUCTING RETREATS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR CLERGY AND LAY PERSONS FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUAL RENEWAL. THE SYNOD PROVIDES FUNDING FOR TWO CAMPS PROVIDING RELIGIOUS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL CHURCH (EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA) FOR ITS CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES AS WELL AS FUNDING TO MARTIN LUTHER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. THE… Show more
THE EASTERN SYNOD PROVIDES PASTORAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO CONGREGATIONS AND PASTORS. THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTERING TO PASTORS CONGREGATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS LEADING WORSHIP IN MANY CONGREGATIONS AND SYNODICAL SETTINGS AND CONDUCTING RETREATS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR CLERGY AND LAY PERSONS FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUAL RENEWAL. THE SYNOD PROVIDES FUNDING FOR TWO CAMPS PROVIDING RELIGIOUS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL CHURCH (EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA) FOR ITS CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES AS WELL AS FUNDING TO MARTIN LUTHER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. THE SYNOD ALSO SUPPORTS CHAPLAINS IN VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING HEALTHCARE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND THE ARMED FORCES. MINISTRIES THAT HAVE BEEN INITIATED IN RECENT YERAS INCLUDE 1) RESTORING RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS WITH FIRST NATIONS PEOPLES 2) WORKING WITH CONGREGATIONS TO RE-PURPOSE THEIR BUILDINGS FOR MISSIONAL PURPOSES 3) SUPPORTING CLIMATE JUSTICE INITIATIVES.
Program descriptions from its F2024 T3010 filing, verbatim · self-reported · this is also the text our semantic search matches against. source ↗
Tier 1 — what we computed (open data)
From the charity's own F2024 T3010 filing. Self-reported; not independently verified. You can recompute every figure. New to these terms? Read what cents to the cause, overhead and reserves mean.
Disbursed to qualified donees
T1 · computed (open data)51%
Per its F2024 T3010, this share of total spending went to other registered charities.
T3010 line 5050 ÷ 5100 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
23%
Management, administration, and fundraising as a share of total spending. We treat 5–35% as the typical range; we state the figure, you judge.
T3010 line (5010 + 5020) ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
1 yr
Years that cash, bank balances and investments on hand could cover program spending; liabilities and restricted funds are not netted out.
Charities its size ($1M–$10M, 9,072): median 0.5 yr; 43% hold under half a year. All operating charities: median 0.8 yr.
T3010 line (4100 + 4140) ÷ 5000 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
Total revenue
T1 · computed (open data)$4.3M
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)1%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
0%
Share of revenue from federal, provincial, and municipal sources.
T3010 line 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
Where the money comes from
Shares of last-reported revenue, per its F2024 T3010. Self-reported; not independently verified.
Receipted donationsT1
1%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
0%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
99%
T3010 remainder ÷ 4700
Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Over the years
Every figure as filed at each fiscal period end, 2019–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $3.7M | 18% | 0.6 yr |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.8M | 24% | 0.8 yr |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.1M | 27% | 0.8 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $5.8M | 29% | 0.8 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.7M | 22% | 0.7 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $4.3M | 23% | 1 yr |
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Program-spending share is left out: a foundation's lens is what it disburses, which the annual releases don't break out by year. From its T3010 filings (CRA annual releases) · self-reported, not audited by us · when a period is restated in a later release, the newest figures are shown · ✱ = cents-to-cause outside the valid 0–100% range (filing error; not used in rankings). source ↗
★ Tier 2 — Charity Intelligence (analyst-reviewed)
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Board of directors
26 directors reported · 26 of 26at arm's length
- ANDERSON, ANNE ASYNOD COUNCILarm's length
- ASHBY, JASONSYNOD COUNCILarm's length
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- GRAHLMAN, WENDELL CSECRETARYarm's length
- HULAN, CHRISSECRETARYarm's length
- JORGENSON, GWENANNE ASYNOD COUNCILarm's length
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- SMITH, JORDAN RSYNOD COUNCILarm's length
- VON WAHL, JUDITH GSYNOD COUNCILarm's length
- WEINGARTNER, MARK ESYNOD COUNCILarm's length
- WHYNOT, SARAVICE CHAIRPERSONarm's length
From its F2024T3010 filing (public CRA record), as filed. “Arm's length” means not related to other officials by family or business ties. source ↗
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