The Synod of the Diocese of Niagara
Charitable organizationChristianity·137 MELVILLE STR · DUNDAS, ON · L9H 2A6·BN 108099771RR0040·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
Cents to cause T1
59¢
of each dollar spent, to programs
Operating overhead T1
41%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
3.2 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$460K
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 Synod of the Diocese of Niagara?
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Is The Synod of the Diocese of Niagara a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 108099771RR0040. 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 Synod of the Diocese of Niagara located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 137 MELVILLE STR, DUNDAS, ON, L9H 2A6. Source.
What does The Synod of the Diocese of Niagara do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "ST JAMES IS A CHURCH UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF NIAGARA. IT SERVES THE DUNDAS AND AREA COMMUNITY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AT VARIOUS TIMES EACH WEEK USING VARIOUS METHODOLOGIES (IN PERSON ONLINE COMBO SERVICES) AND LITURGIES. IT WELCOMES ALL PERSONS. IT PROVIDES…" Full program description.
How much of The Synod of the Diocese of Niagara's spending goes to programs?T1
Per its F2024 T3010, 59¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.
How big is The Synod of the Diocese of Niagara?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $460K (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
ST JAMES IS A CHURCH UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF NIAGARA. IT SERVES THE DUNDAS AND AREA COMMUNITY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AT VARIOUS TIMES EACH WEEK USING VARIOUS METHODOLOGIES (IN PERSON ONLINE COMBO SERVICES) AND LITURGIES. IT WELCOMES ALL PERSONS. IT PROVIDES COMMUNITY DINNERS FOR THOSE IN NEED OR WANTING COMPANIONSHIP. IN ADDITION IT SUPPLIES FOOD AND CLOTHING TO THOSE IN NEED. IT IS A PLACE OF WELCOME TO NEWCOMERS TO CANADA PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN FOOD SHELTER AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. THE PROPERTY IS USED TO HOST GIRL GUIDES A NURSER… Show more
ST JAMES IS A CHURCH UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF NIAGARA. IT SERVES THE DUNDAS AND AREA COMMUNITY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AT VARIOUS TIMES EACH WEEK USING VARIOUS METHODOLOGIES (IN PERSON ONLINE COMBO SERVICES) AND LITURGIES. IT WELCOMES ALL PERSONS. IT PROVIDES COMMUNITY DINNERS FOR THOSE IN NEED OR WANTING COMPANIONSHIP. IN ADDITION IT SUPPLIES FOOD AND CLOTHING TO THOSE IN NEED. IT IS A PLACE OF WELCOME TO NEWCOMERS TO CANADA PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN FOOD SHELTER AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. THE PROPERTY IS USED TO HOST GIRL GUIDES A NURSERY SCHOOL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MUSIC CONCERTS ART EXHIBITS AND OTHER LOCAL EVENTS. THE PARISH SPONSORS CHILDREN TO GO TO CANTERBURY HILLS CAMP.
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.
59¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 59¢ 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 59¢ · sector median 89¢ · all 55,155 computed charities
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
41%
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
3.2 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)$460K
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)62%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
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
62%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
0%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
38%
T3010 remainder ÷ 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 | $429K | — | — | — |
| 2020-12-31 | $423K | 20¢ | 54% | 9.2 yr |
| 2021-12-31 | $427K | 43¢ | 29% | 2.1 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $348K | 32703¢✱ | 8767% | 1.4 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $650K | 52¢ | 48% | 2.2 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $460K | 59¢ | 41% | 3.2 yr |
| trend |
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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 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
7 directors reported · 7 of 7at arm's length
- GERLOFS, LESLIE ARECTORarm's length
- HERRON, TERESE EWARDENarm's length
- SHIMMONS, BARRY WWARDENarm's length
- CANNON, JANET AWARDENarm's length
- AIKEN, CHRISTINEWARDENarm's length
- HENDRY, GILLIAN AWARDENarm's length
- MORROW, ROBERTWARDENarm'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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