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THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE SALVATION ARMY IN CANADA/CONSEIL DE DIRECTION DE L'ARMÉE DU SALUT DU CANADA

Charitable organizationChristianity·13474 96 AVE · SURREY, BC · V3V 1Y9·BN 107951618RR0174

Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-03-31

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Cents to cause T1

79¢

of each dollar spent, to programs

Operating overhead T1

21%

typical range 5–35%

Reserves T1

0.8 yr

of program spending, in cash and investments

Revenue T1

$552K

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

Common questions

How do I donate to The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada?

You can search for it on CanadaHelps to donate. Charity Compass never handles your money — we only link out to where you can give.

Is The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada a registered charity?

Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 107951618RR0174. 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 The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada located?

Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 13474 96 AVE, SURREY, BC, V3V 1Y9. Source.

What does The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada do?

In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "WE PROVIDE A FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM; CLOTHING HOUSEHOLD AND HYGIENE ITEMS ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEVERAL DAYS PER-WEEK; WE PROVIDE REFERRAL SERVICES FOR VISION CARE ADDICTIONS AND SEVERAL OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES; WE PROVIDE SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WITH VOUCHERS…" Full program description.

How much of The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada's spending goes to programs?T1

Per its F2024 T3010, 79¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.

How big is The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada?T1

Its last-reported revenue was $552K (F2024), which places it in Charity Compass's under $1M revenue band, alongside 27,629 other operating charities.

What it does — in its own words

Ongoing programs

WE PROVIDE A FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM; CLOTHING HOUSEHOLD AND HYGIENE ITEMS ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEVERAL DAYS PER-WEEK; WE PROVIDE REFERRAL SERVICES FOR VISION CARE ADDICTIONS AND SEVERAL OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES; WE PROVIDE SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WITH VOUCHERS FOR CLOTHING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FURNITURE; WE PROVIDE AND SHARE RESOURCES WITH OTHER COMMUNITY FOOD AND SERVICE PROGRAMS; WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUMMER CHILDREN'S PROGRAM TO SURREY RESIDENTS; WE PROVIDE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AND TRAINING REGULARLY THROUGH GROUP SE… Show more

WE PROVIDE A FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM; CLOTHING HOUSEHOLD AND HYGIENE ITEMS ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEVERAL DAYS PER-WEEK; WE PROVIDE REFERRAL SERVICES FOR VISION CARE ADDICTIONS AND SEVERAL OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES; WE PROVIDE SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WITH VOUCHERS FOR CLOTHING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FURNITURE; WE PROVIDE AND SHARE RESOURCES WITH OTHER COMMUNITY FOOD AND SERVICE PROGRAMS; WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUMMER CHILDREN'S PROGRAM TO SURREY RESIDENTS; WE PROVIDE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AND TRAINING REGULARLY THROUGH GROUP SESSIONS AND INDIVIDUALLY AND HOLD YEARLY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT; WE PROVIDE PASTORAL CARE FOR CLIENTS AND MEMBERS OF FAITH ON A CONSTANT BASIS; WE PROVIDE CHRISTMAS HAMPERS TOYS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE AT THAT TIME OF YEAR DISTRIBUTE CARE PACKAGES TO CLIENTS; WE OPERATE A VEHICLE ASSISTANCE TO EMERGENCY SERVICES; PROVIDE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND CLOTHING TO LOW INCOME AND HOMELESS PEOPLE DURING TIME OF DISASTER; WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOL BOARD AND SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM; WE SUPPORT THE LOCAL SHELTERS WITH CLOTHING BLANKETS AND FOOD.

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.

Cents to cause

T1 · computed (open data)

79¢

Per its F2024 T3010, 79¢ of each dollar spent went to programs. The rest ran the organization and raised money; higher is not automatically better.

Sector median: 89¢ across 55,155 computed charities; 89¢ among those its size (under $1M).

this charity 79¢ · sector median 89¢ · all 55,155 computed charities

T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means

Operating overhead

T1 · computed (open data)

21%

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

Reserves

T1 · computed (open data)

0.8 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 (under $1M, 27,629): median 1 yr; 14% 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)

$552K

Last-reported total revenue.

T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗

Donor-funded

T1 · computed (open data)

9%

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 ↗ · what this means

Where the money comes from

Shares of last-reported revenue, per its F2024 T3010. Self-reported; not independently verified.

  • Receipted donationsT1

    9%

    T3010 4500 ÷ 4700

  • GovernmentT1

    1%

    T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700

  • Other revenueT1

    90%

    T3010 remainder ÷ 4700

Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗

★ Tier 2 — Charity Intelligence (analyst-reviewed)

Not rated by Charity Intelligence. Their analysts cover 819 of Canada's 83,761 charities; absence of a rating says nothing about this charity. Our computed figures above stand on their own.

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Board of directors

9 directors reported · 7 of 9at arm's length

  • CHAMNESS, JOHNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERarm's length
  • DIAZ, EVELYNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERarm's length
  • CROSS, GLYNDEN RPASTORnot at arm's length
  • GRAVES, LEECHAIRarm's length
  • JENNINGS, ROXANNEVICE-CHAIRarm's length
  • CROSS, DIANEPASTORnot at arm's length
  • PIKE, KEITHCHIEF OPERATING OFFICERarm's length
  • TIDD, FLOYDCHAIRarm's length
  • WATERS, FREDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICERarm'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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