CITY OF FORT SASKATCHEWAN LIBRARY BOARD
Charitable organizationPublic amenities·10011 102 ST · FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB · T8L 2C5·BN 107395725RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
The Fort Saskatchewan Public Library is committed to enriching the lives of area residents through the provision of diverse resources and engaging programs. Our circulation services encompass a comprehensive collection of fine-free physical materials including books CDs DVDs Blu-rays audiobooks and magazines. Furthermore we facilitate access to a wide range of digital resources such as online databases eBooks and eAudiobooks. Recognizing the diverse needs of our community the library offers complimentary programs for patrons of all ages and extends its services through a dedicated d… Show more
The Fort Saskatchewan Public Library is committed to enriching the lives of area residents through the provision of diverse resources and engaging programs. Our circulation services encompass a comprehensive collection of fine-free physical materials including books CDs DVDs Blu-rays audiobooks and magazines. Furthermore we facilitate access to a wide range of digital resources such as online databases eBooks and eAudiobooks. Recognizing the diverse needs of our community the library offers complimentary programs for patrons of all ages and extends its services through a dedicated delivery program for reading materials to local seniors' lodges. Public access to computers and wireless internet is also provided free of charge. Our innovative Collaboratory provides a dynamic environment equipped with resources such as gaming consoles and a green screen. We provide access to a sewing machine a die-cut machine photo conversion station and button makers supporting creative exploration and skill development. In support of lifelong learning and career advancement the library maintains a dedicated career station offering resources for job interviews and training including appointments to a resume tutor. The Fort Saskatchewan Public Library remains a vital community hub dedicated to fostering literacy learning and connection.
New programs
Menopause cafe teen crafting baby sign language
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.
Cents to cause
T1 · computed (open data)93¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 93¢ of each dollar spent went to programs.
Sector median: 89¢ across 55,155 computed charities.
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Operating overhead
T1 · computed (open data)7%
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 ↗
Reserves
T1 · computed (open data)0.7 yr
Years current reserves could cover program spending.
Sector quartiles: 0.4 yr / 0.8 yr / 7.5 yr (p25 / median / p90).
T3010 line (4100 + 4140) ÷ 5000 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Total revenue
T1 · computed (open data)$1.6M
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)0%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Government-funded
T1 · computed (open data)94%
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 ↗
Over the years
Every figure as filed at each fiscal period end, 2019–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Cents to cause | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $1.4M | — | — | — |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.4M | — | — | — |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.4M | — | — | — |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.4M | — | — | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.6M | 93¢ | 7% | 0.7 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.6M | 93¢ | 7% | 0.7 yr |
| trend |
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)
Not rated by Charity Intelligence. Their analysts cover 618 of Canada's 83,761 charities; absence of a rating says nothing about this charity. Our computed figures above stand on their own.
Board of directors
12 directors reported · 12 of 12at arm's length
- LEADER, NORMATRUSTEEarm's length
- MASON, LISATRUSTEEarm's length
- NOYEN, PATRICKCITY COUNCILLORarm's length
- PEDDLE, RENETTATRUSTEEarm's length
- QUIMPERE, MARIANNETRUSTEEarm's length
- RAASCHOU, JUDYTRUSTEEarm's length
- STARKER CAMPBELL, NICOLETRUSTEEarm's length
- WALL, TRICIADIRECTORarm's length
- Booker, MargaretTrusteearm's length
- Palovcik, DianneTrusteearm's length
- Thiessen, Mary-AnnTrusteearm's length
- Blizzard, BirgitCity Councillorarm'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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