SUNSHINE CENTRES FOR SENIORS
Charitable organizationPublic amenities·PO BOX 3045 RPO DANFORTH · TORONTO, ON · M4J 0A1·BN 119205268RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
SUNSHINE CENTRES FOR SENIORS PROVIDES SOCIAL RECREATIONAL AND HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AT EIGHT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS. PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT CAMP SUNSHINE ON WARD'S ISLAND FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER. OTHER PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN TORONTO COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION BUILDINGS AND TORONTO SENIORS COMMUNITY HOUSING BUILDINGS INCLUDING 460 JARVIS STREET 250 DAVENPORT ROAD 80 DANFORTH STREET 145 STRATHMORE BLVD. AND 252 SACKVILLE STREET. WE ALSO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT WELLESLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE AND AT 84 CARLTON STREET … Show more
SUNSHINE CENTRES FOR SENIORS PROVIDES SOCIAL RECREATIONAL AND HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AT EIGHT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS. PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT CAMP SUNSHINE ON WARD'S ISLAND FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER. OTHER PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN TORONTO COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION BUILDINGS AND TORONTO SENIORS COMMUNITY HOUSING BUILDINGS INCLUDING 460 JARVIS STREET 250 DAVENPORT ROAD 80 DANFORTH STREET 145 STRATHMORE BLVD. AND 252 SACKVILLE STREET. WE ALSO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT WELLESLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE AND AT 84 CARLTON STREET A NON-PROFIT HOUSING BUILDING FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. WE OFFER ONE DROP-IN PROGRAM FOR THE 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO FOSTER SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AND TO IMPROVE SENIORS' HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THE SENIORS ALSO ENJOY SOCIALIZING WITH YOUTH AND CHILDREN AS PART OF THE INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES WE OFFER. SUNSHINE CENTRES FOR SENIORS HAS AN ACTIVE BASE OF VOLUNTEERS INCLUDING SENIOR VOLUNTEERS. THE CENTRE OPERATES IN TORONTO ONTARIO.
New programs
IN 2024 SUNSHINE CENTRES FOR SENIORS BEGAN OFFERING THE SENIORS ASSISTANCE HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH A DISABILITY IN COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF TORONTO WHO NEED HELP TO REMAIN INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY WITHIN THEIR OWN HOMES. CLIENTS ARE MATCHED WITH A BROKERED WORKER WHO CAN ASSIST WITH HOME HELP. OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES INCLUDE: SNOW SHOVELING OF SIDEWALKS DRIVEWAYS AND COMMON AREAS LAWN CUTTING LEAF RAKING LIGHT GARDENING AND OUTDOOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE (GARAGE CLEANING YARD CLEAN UPS TAKING OUT GARBAGE … Show more
IN 2024 SUNSHINE CENTRES FOR SENIORS BEGAN OFFERING THE SENIORS ASSISTANCE HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH A DISABILITY IN COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF TORONTO WHO NEED HELP TO REMAIN INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY WITHIN THEIR OWN HOMES. CLIENTS ARE MATCHED WITH A BROKERED WORKER WHO CAN ASSIST WITH HOME HELP. OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES INCLUDE: SNOW SHOVELING OF SIDEWALKS DRIVEWAYS AND COMMON AREAS LAWN CUTTING LEAF RAKING LIGHT GARDENING AND OUTDOOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE (GARAGE CLEANING YARD CLEAN UPS TAKING OUT GARBAGE OR RECYCLING).
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)90¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 90¢ 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)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 ↗
Reserves
T1 · computed (open data)0.7 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)$796K
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)45%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $662K | 86¢ | 14% | 0.5 yr |
| 2020-12-31 | $624K | 89¢ | 11% | 0.8 yr |
| 2021-12-31 | $715K | 89¢ | 11% | 0.9 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $842K | 90¢ | 10% | 0.7 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $797K | 89¢ | 11% | 0.7 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $796K | 90¢ | 10% | 0.7 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)
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Board of directors
9 directors reported · 9 of 9at arm's length
- ROLLER, SUSANPRESIDENTarm's length
- O'CONNOR, JOHNFIRST VICE PRESIDENTarm's length
- BALRAM, VEENASECOND VICE PRESIDENTarm's length
- WALLACE, JOHNSECRETARYarm's length
- GAIOTTO, JASONTREASURERarm's length
- WORKENTIN, KEVINDIRECTORarm's length
- FRISHMAN, YONADIRECTORarm's length
- NAVARE, HRISHOKESHDIRECTORarm's length
- BUNCEL, JACQUIEEXECUTIVE DIRECTORarm'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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