THE WORKS INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTS SOCIETY
Charitable organizationArts·10635 95 STREET · EDMONTON, AB · T5H 2C3·BN 118780998RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-08-31
This charity filed the simplified return, so some figures can't be computed. Fewer numbers, never invented ones.
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
The Works Society produces year exhibits with partnering venues in Edmonton. The Works International Visual Arts Society advances the development awareness and appreciation of art and design in Canada and provides artists designers and the public a forum for exchanging ideas. The best in cutting-edge design digital art and new media technology are showcased alongside traditional visual art mediums in galleries transformed from alternative spaces. Visitors also participate in online workshops and online seminars about the exciting changes and arising issues in art and design. Edmonton enjoys… Show more
The Works Society produces year exhibits with partnering venues in Edmonton. The Works International Visual Arts Society advances the development awareness and appreciation of art and design in Canada and provides artists designers and the public a forum for exchanging ideas. The best in cutting-edge design digital art and new media technology are showcased alongside traditional visual art mediums in galleries transformed from alternative spaces. Visitors also participate in online workshops and online seminars about the exciting changes and arising issues in art and design. Edmonton enjoys The Works Society's programs year-round through its education programs and The Art and Design in Public Program which leaves permanent art and design in public places. The Art and Design in Public Program places art in the community year-round as well as invites the public to meet the artists and designers creating public art.
New programs
The Works Society aims to promote the visual arts and design among the public at large and the artistic community by developing producing and marketing special projects programs and events that elicit the continued financial support of sponsors in the public and private sectors and the professional support of the artistic community.
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)—
Not computable from this filing.
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)24%
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)—
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)$920K
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)3%
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)56%
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, 2019–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Cents to cause | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-31 | $1.3M | 88¢ | 12% | — |
| 2020-08-31 | $487K | 55¢ | 45% | 2.4 yr |
| 2021-08-31 | $715K | 70¢ | 30% | 1.2 yr |
| 2022-08-31 | $1.2M | 67¢ | 33% | 0.7 yr |
| 2023-08-31 | $1.2M | 64¢ | 36% | 0.5 yr |
| 2024-08-31 | $920K | — | 24% | — |
| 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
7 directors reported · 7 of 7at arm's length
- Atkinson, David WMember at Largearm's length
- Truchon, Robert WPresidentarm's length
- Jensen-Walker, Bonnie LTreasurerarm's length
- Ellithorpe, RosaVice President-CommProgEngarm's length
- Sukhdeep, JosanMember at Largearm's length
- Gladue, Melissa CMember at Largearm's length
- Buffalo, Erin LVice President - Main Programsarm'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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