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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·267 BORLAND ST · WILLIAMS LAKE, BC · V2G 1R4·BN 107951618RR0420

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

What it does — in its own words

Ongoing programs

WE OPERATE A RECYCLING SERVICE THROUGH THE THRIFT STORE. WE PROVIDE FREE MEALS TO THE HOMELESS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. WE HOLD WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES. WE PROVIDE PASTORAL CARE. WE COORDINATE VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR OUR COMMUNITY MINISTRIES. WE RUN AN INCOME TAX CLINIC. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN JOB SEARCH. WE DONATE FUNDS TO DENOMINATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. WE OPERATE A DROP-IN CENTER AND FITNESS ROOM MONDAY TO FRIDAY. OUR GAMES ROOM OFFERS POOL AIRHOCKEY FOOSEBALL CRIBBAGE MOVIES CRAFTS SUPPLIES AS WELL AS A COFFEE/CANTEEN SHOP. WE PROVIDE CLIENTS ASSISTANCE WITH CLOTHING/HOUSEH Show more

WE OPERATE A RECYCLING SERVICE THROUGH THE THRIFT STORE. WE PROVIDE FREE MEALS TO THE HOMELESS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. WE HOLD WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES. WE PROVIDE PASTORAL CARE. WE COORDINATE VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR OUR COMMUNITY MINISTRIES. WE RUN AN INCOME TAX CLINIC. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN JOB SEARCH. WE DONATE FUNDS TO DENOMINATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. WE OPERATE A DROP-IN CENTER AND FITNESS ROOM MONDAY TO FRIDAY. OUR GAMES ROOM OFFERS POOL AIRHOCKEY FOOSEBALL CRIBBAGE MOVIES CRAFTS SUPPLIES AS WELL AS A COFFEE/CANTEEN SHOP. WE PROVIDE CLIENTS ASSISTANCE WITH CLOTHING/HOUSEHOLD/FURNITURE ITEMS THROUGH VOUCHERS. WE OPERATE AN EMERGENCY DISASTER VEHICLE. WE RUN A CHRISTMAS TOYS AND HAMPER PROGRAM. WE SERVE THANKSGIVING CHRISTMAS AND EASTER FREE COMMUNITY MEALS. WE OPERATE FOOD BANK WITH HAMPER DISTRIBUTION TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES. WE ASSIST CLIENTS WITH GOVERNMENT PAPERWORK HOUSING TRANSPORTATION REFERRALS ETC. WE PROVIDE CRISIS AND SUPPORT COUNSELLING LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM. WE OPERATE A COMMUNITY SHARE SHELF PROVIDING FRESH PRODUCE AND BAKERY ITEMS TO THE COMMUNITY. WE WORK TOWARD ZERO WASTE OPERATIONS PARTENERING WITH LOCAL FARMS TO TAKE INEDIBLE FOOD.

New programs

WE SUPPORT SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND FACILITATE SPIRITUAL DISCUSSIONS THROUGH OUT PAYER ROOM. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES OFFERING A COMMUNITY OFFICE SPACE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO SENSITIVE SITUATIONS.

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)

85¢

Per its F2024 T3010, 85¢ 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)

15%

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)

0.8 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)

$1.4M

Last-reported total revenue.

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

Donor-funded

T1 · computed (open data)

12%

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, 20192024.

Period endRevenueCents to causeOverheadReserves
2019-03-31$786K91¢9%0.4 yr
2020-03-31$844K92¢8%0.2 yr
2021-03-31$1.4M89¢11%0.6 yr
2022-03-31$1.0M89¢11%0.7 yr
2023-03-31$1.1M88¢12%0.8 yr
2024-03-31$1.4M85¢15%0.8 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

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

  • CHAMNESS, JOHNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERarm's length
  • DIAZ, EVELYNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERarm's length
  • GRAVES, LEECHAIRarm's length
  • HOEFT, JESSICAPASTORnot at arm's length
  • HOEFT, NATHANAELPASTORnot at arm's length
  • JENNINGS, ROXANNEVICE-CHAIRarm's length
  • TIDD, FLOYDCHAIRarm's length
  • WATERS, FREDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICERarm's length
  • PIKE, KEITHCHIEF 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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