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The Synod of the Diocese of Niagara

Charitable organizationChristianity·369 THOROLD RD. WEST · WELLAND, ON · L3C 3W4·BN 108099771RR0091

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

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Cents to cause T1

71¢

of each dollar spent, to programs

Operating overhead T1

28%

typical range 5–35%

Reserves T1

2 yr

of program spending, in cash and investments

Revenue T1

$319K

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 108099771RR0091. 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 369 THOROLD RD. WEST, WELLAND, ON, L3C 3W4. Source.

What does The Synod of the Diocese of Niagara do?

In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "ST. DAVUD'S ANGLICAN CHRUCH PROVIDES RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND PASTORAL CARE TO THE PEOPLE OF WELLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THIS INCLUDES CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS AND HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME VISITS. THE CHURCH ALSO SPONSORS THE 10TH WELLAND SCOUTS AND PROVIDES MEETING FACILITIES FOR LOCAL…" Full program description.

How much of The Synod of the Diocese of Niagara's spending goes to programs?T1

Per its F2024 T3010, 71¢ 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 $319K (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. DAVUD'S ANGLICAN CHRUCH PROVIDES RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND PASTORAL CARE TO THE PEOPLE OF WELLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THIS INCLUDES CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS AND HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME VISITS. THE CHURCH ALSO SPONSORS THE 10TH WELLAND SCOUTS AND PROVIDES MEETING FACILITIES FOR LOCAL GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE FACILITY IS USED WEEKDAYS BY A NURSERY SCHOOL. ST. DAVID'S ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO THE PRIMATES WORLD RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT FUND OF THE NATIONAL ANGLICAN CHURCH BY CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTED THROUGH THE SYNOD OF NIAGARA. THE CHURCH OUTREACH PROGRAM INCLUD… Show more

ST. DAVUD'S ANGLICAN CHRUCH PROVIDES RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND PASTORAL CARE TO THE PEOPLE OF WELLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THIS INCLUDES CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS AND HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME VISITS. THE CHURCH ALSO SPONSORS THE 10TH WELLAND SCOUTS AND PROVIDES MEETING FACILITIES FOR LOCAL GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE FACILITY IS USED WEEKDAYS BY A NURSERY SCHOOL. ST. DAVID'S ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO THE PRIMATES WORLD RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT FUND OF THE NATIONAL ANGLICAN CHURCH BY CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTED THROUGH THE SYNOD OF NIAGARA. THE CHURCH OUTREACH PROGRAM INCLUDES A LENTEN APPEAL SPONSORED BY THE ACW TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SLEEPING CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD AND ALSO PROVIDES MONTHLY MEALS TO A HOMELESS SHELTER AT HOPE CENTRE WELLAND. THE CHURCH HAS AN AFFORDABLE CLOTHING STORE TO PROVIDE LOW COST DONATED CLOTHING FROM THE COMMUNITY. IN 2023 THE CHURCH ESTABLISHED A WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY TO AID IN FOOD SECURITY AND A MONTHLY FRESH PRODUCE MARKET.

New programs

IN 2024 WE OFFERED CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN ONE DAY A WEEK AND A PARENT AND TOT PROGRAM. OUR FOOD PANTRY EXPANDED DISTRIBUTION OF FRESH PRODUCE TO A SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING UNIT FOR THOSE RESIDENTS UNABLE TO GET TO THE CHURCH.

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)

71¢

Per its F2024 T3010, 71¢ 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 71¢ · 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)

28%

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)

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)

$319K

Last-reported total revenue.

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

Donor-funded

T1 · computed (open data)

69%

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

    69%

    T3010 4500 ÷ 4700

  • GovernmentT1

    0%

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

  • Other revenueT1

    31%

    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

3 directors reported · 2 of 3at arm's length

  • HOLUB, TERRYRECTOR
  • THOMAS, KATHYPEOPLE'S WARDENarm's length
  • GRAY, JOHN CRTECTOR'S WARDENarm'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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