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The Incorporated Synod Of The Diocese Of Ottawa

Charitable organizationChristianity·154 SOMERSET ST W · OTTAWA, ON · K2P 0H8·BN 108084658RR0007·website ↗

Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31

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Cents to cause T1

90¢

of each dollar spent, to programs

Operating overhead T1

10%

typical range 5–35%

Reserves T1

0.1 yr

of program spending, in cash and investments

Revenue T1

$1.8M

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 Incorporated Synod Of The Diocese Of Ottawa?

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Is The Incorporated Synod Of The Diocese Of Ottawa a registered charity?

Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 108084658RR0007. 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 Incorporated Synod Of The Diocese Of Ottawa located?

Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 154 SOMERSET ST W, OTTAWA, ON, K2P 0H8. Source.

What does The Incorporated Synod Of The Diocese Of Ottawa do?

In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "WE PROVIDE REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES ON SUNDAYS AND SPECIAL FEAST DAYS. OUR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES BIBLE STUDY FOR ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND RETREATS FOR WOMEN FOR ALL PARISHIONERS DURING LENT AND ADVENT. MISSION AND MINISTRY: WE PROVIDE FEES AND LOW-COST CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO…" Full program description.

How much of The Incorporated Synod Of The Diocese Of Ottawa's spending goes to programs?T1

Per its F2024 T3010, 90¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.

How big is The Incorporated Synod Of The Diocese Of Ottawa?T1

Its last-reported revenue was $1.8M (F2024), which places it in Charity Compass's $1M–$10M revenue band, alongside 9,072 other operating charities.

What it does — in its own words

Ongoing programs

WE PROVIDE REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES ON SUNDAYS AND SPECIAL FEAST DAYS. OUR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES BIBLE STUDY FOR ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND RETREATS FOR WOMEN FOR ALL PARISHIONERS DURING LENT AND ADVENT. MISSION AND MINISTRY: WE PROVIDE FEES AND LOW-COST CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER-RUN COMMUNITY SHOP. WE HOST THE WELL A DROP-IN PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. WE PROVIDE: PASTORAL CARE TO THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR ISOLATED; VOLUNTEERS AND MONEY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING (THROUGH MULTI-FAITH HOUSING INITIATIVE). WE OFFER HOSPITALITY… Show more

WE PROVIDE REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES ON SUNDAYS AND SPECIAL FEAST DAYS. OUR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES BIBLE STUDY FOR ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND RETREATS FOR WOMEN FOR ALL PARISHIONERS DURING LENT AND ADVENT. MISSION AND MINISTRY: WE PROVIDE FEES AND LOW-COST CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER-RUN COMMUNITY SHOP. WE HOST THE WELL A DROP-IN PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. WE PROVIDE: PASTORAL CARE TO THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR ISOLATED; VOLUNTEERS AND MONEY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING (THROUGH MULTI-FAITH HOUSING INITIATIVE). WE OFFER HOSPITALITY THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE HOURS NEWCOMERS'S LUNCH THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP AND PARISH DINNERS. WE SPONSOR REFUGEES AND PROVIDE BOTH FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO HELP THEM INTEGRATE INTO CANADIAN SOCIETY. WE WELCOME ALL PEOPLE INCLUDING GAY LESBIAN AND TRANS-GENDERED. STEWARDSHIP OF OUR RESOURCES: WE OPEN OUR BUILDING TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH 'OPEN DOORS' ON WEEKDAYS AT LUNCHTIME AND CONCERTS. WE MANAGE OUR BUILDING AND PROGRAMS WITH A SMALL PAID STAFF AND MANY VOLUNTEERS. THE RECTOR AND WARDENS IN CONSULTATION WITH PARISH COUNCIL PROVIDE OVERALL LEADERSHIP. VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES OVERSEE PROGRAMS

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)

90¢

Per its F2024 T3010, 90¢ 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; 87¢ among those its size ($1M–$10M).

this charity 90¢ · 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)

10%

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)

0.1 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)

$1.8M

Last-reported total revenue.

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

Donor-funded

T1 · computed (open data)

18%

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)

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

    18%

    T3010 4500 ÷ 4700

  • GovernmentT1

    0%

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

  • Other revenueT1

    82%

    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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Figures per each charity's F2024 T3010 · self-reported, not audited by us · ✱= that filing's expense lines don't reconcile · open a profile for sources and caveats.

Board of directors

6 directors reported · 4 of 6at arm's length

  • VAN DER MEER, GARYarm's length
  • PURVES, THOMASTREASURER
  • GILES, STEPHENWARDENarm's length
  • CAMERON, BRIANWARDENarm's length
  • DRANSCH, BARBARAWARDEN
  • PATTEN, MONICAWARDENarm'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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