WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF LETHBRIDGE.
Charitable organizationChristianity·480 MCMASTER BLVD W · LETHBRIDGE, AB · T1K 6R3·BN 107834533RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
1. WE HOLD WORSHIP SERVICES WEEKLY 2. WE PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR MEN WOMEN SENIORS YOUNG ADULTS YOUTH AND CHILDREN 3. WE HOLD WEEKLY PRAYER GATHERINGS AND MANAGE A PRAYER CHAIN FOR NEW REQUESTS 4. WE PROVIDE PASTORAL CARE 5. WE FINANCIALLY AND OTHERWISE SUPPORT CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES AND COMPASSIONATE CARE 6. WE PROVIDE BREAKFASTS ON A WEEKLY BASIS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEED AT A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7. WE OPERATE A COMMUNITY PANTRY WHICH PROVIDES FOOD TO PEOPLE WITH SHORT TERM NEED 8. WE FINANCIALLY SUPPORT OVERSEAS MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES BY GIFTING FUNDS TO OUR… Show more
1. WE HOLD WORSHIP SERVICES WEEKLY 2. WE PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR MEN WOMEN SENIORS YOUNG ADULTS YOUTH AND CHILDREN 3. WE HOLD WEEKLY PRAYER GATHERINGS AND MANAGE A PRAYER CHAIN FOR NEW REQUESTS 4. WE PROVIDE PASTORAL CARE 5. WE FINANCIALLY AND OTHERWISE SUPPORT CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES AND COMPASSIONATE CARE 6. WE PROVIDE BREAKFASTS ON A WEEKLY BASIS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEED AT A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7. WE OPERATE A COMMUNITY PANTRY WHICH PROVIDES FOOD TO PEOPLE WITH SHORT TERM NEED 8. WE FINANCIALLY SUPPORT OVERSEAS MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES BY GIFTING FUNDS TO OUR DENOMINATION HEADQUARTERS WHICH IS A REGISTERED CHARITY 9. WE CONDUCT VARIOUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS SUCH AS EASTER EGG HUNT BACK 2 CHURCH BBQ SERVICE HALLOWEEN GLOW MAZE EVENT ALPHA YOUTH AND CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE CAFE 10. WE PROVIDE IN HOME VISITATIONS TO SENIORS TO ENSURE MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR SENIORS AND IN ADDITION TO THOSE IN ISOLATION. 11. WE ORGANIZE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS SUCH AS LADIES COFFEE NIGHT WOW GLITZ AND GLAM CHRISTMAS GALA SEEDS FOR SPRING PAINT NIGHT SPA NIGHT EASTER TEA CRAFTS NIGHT AND CLOTHING EXCHANGE 12. WE PROVIDE A WEEKLY YOUTH PROGRAM MEETING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 6-12 13. WE FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE LETHBRIDGE SOUP KITCHEN THE LETHBRIDGE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER AND STREETS ALIVE HOMELESS MINISTRY MONTHLY 14. WE RUN A WEEKLY MOTHER'S AND TOTS GROUP
New programs
1. WE HOSTED A FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP 2. WE HOSTED A FIRST AID TRAINING FOR YOUTH 3. WE ORGANIZED A KIDS SUMMER CLUB 4. WE ASSISTED COMMUNITY INDIVIDUALS FINANCIALLY 5. WE HOLD WEEKLY SMALL GROUPS FOR MARRIED COUPLES SINGLES WIDOWED SENIORS AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 6. WE ORGANIZED A FREE SOCCER DROP IN DURING THE MONTH OF JULY AND AUGUST 7. WE HOSTED AN INFANT MASSAGE WORKSHOP
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)86¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 86¢ 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)14%
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)0.3 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)$291K
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)97%
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)1%
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 | $295K | 88¢ | 12% | 0.2 yr |
| 2020-12-31 | $308K | 87¢ | 13% | 0.2 yr |
| 2021-12-31 | $318K | 89¢ | 11% | 0.3 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $350K | 91¢ | 9% | 0.1 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $328K | 90¢ | 10% | 0 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $291K | 86¢ | 14% | 0.3 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
8 directors reported · 8 of 8at arm's length
- BLACKBURN, JASON Karm's length
- KOETHIER, JOHNSecretaryarm's length
- Amusa, Bolaarm's length
- Fieguth, BettyTreasurerarm's length
- Thomas, Brianarm's length
- Fedunec, Michaelarm's length
- Omilon, Amandaarm's length
- Neufeld, Jamiearm'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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