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SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF KOOTENAY

Charitable organizationChristianity·3205 27 STREET · VERNON, BC · V1T 4W8·BN 129144549RR0022·website ↗

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

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Cents to cause T1

82¢

of each dollar spent, to programs

Operating overhead T1

18%

typical range 5–35%

Reserves T1

1.8 yr

of program spending, in cash and investments

Revenue T1

$551K

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 Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay?

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Is Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay a registered charity?

Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 129144549RR0022. 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 Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay located?

Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 3205 27 STREET, VERNON, BC, V1T 4W8. Source.

What does Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay do?

In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "REGULAR RELIGIOUS/EUCHARIST SERVICES (BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL) IN CHURCH AND IN CARE FACILITIES; FUNERALS/WEDDINGS/BAPTISMS AS NEEDED. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WHICH INCLUDING BIBLE STUDY; EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY; SPIRITUALITY GROUPS; AND ADULT STUDY/LECTURE SERIES. PASTORAL CARE FOR THE SICK SHUT-IN AND HOSPITALIZED…" Full program description.

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

Per its F2024 T3010, 82¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.

How big is Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay?T1

Its last-reported revenue was $551K (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

REGULAR RELIGIOUS/EUCHARIST SERVICES (BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL) IN CHURCH AND IN CARE FACILITIES; FUNERALS/WEDDINGS/BAPTISMS AS NEEDED. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WHICH INCLUDING BIBLE STUDY; EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY; SPIRITUALITY GROUPS; AND ADULT STUDY/LECTURE SERIES. PASTORAL CARE FOR THE SICK SHUT-IN AND HOSPITALIZED FOR PARISHIONERS AND ADHERENTS. COLUMBARIUM MAINTAINED AND NICHES PROVIDED FOR ANGLICANS. OPERATION BY VOLUNTEERS UNDER GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES. FACILITIES PROVIDE AT SUBSIDIZED OR NO COST FOR GOOD FOOD BOX SATURDAY LUNCH PROGRAM FOR THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. FINANCIAL SU… Show more

REGULAR RELIGIOUS/EUCHARIST SERVICES (BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL) IN CHURCH AND IN CARE FACILITIES; FUNERALS/WEDDINGS/BAPTISMS AS NEEDED. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WHICH INCLUDING BIBLE STUDY; EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY; SPIRITUALITY GROUPS; AND ADULT STUDY/LECTURE SERIES. PASTORAL CARE FOR THE SICK SHUT-IN AND HOSPITALIZED FOR PARISHIONERS AND ADHERENTS. COLUMBARIUM MAINTAINED AND NICHES PROVIDED FOR ANGLICANS. OPERATION BY VOLUNTEERS UNDER GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES. FACILITIES PROVIDE AT SUBSIDIZED OR NO COST FOR GOOD FOOD BOX SATURDAY LUNCH PROGRAM FOR THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR RELATED AND COMMUNITY CHARITIES. EG. PWRDF PRECIOUS JEWELS DIOCESAN PROJECTS OUTREACH IN THE FORM OF FOOD HAMPERS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY WHEN APPROPRIATE. CLERGY AND VOLUNTEERS WHEN ABLE PROVIDE COUNSELLING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. EFFORTS CONTINUED TO BE MADE TO REACH OUT THROUGH THE INTERNET TO ATTRACT VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS TO THE PARISH AND TO KEEP THE CONGREGATION INFORMED. EG. WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER ETC. THE HEALING MINISTRY CONTINUES. HEALING PRAYER NOW OCCURS ONE SUNDAY A MONTH AND PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL PRAYER WHEN NEEDED. GROUP MEETS REGULARLY FOR SUPPORT. TRAINING IS BECOMING FORMALIZED FOR ALL LAY MINISTERS.

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)

82¢

Per its F2024 T3010, 82¢ 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 82¢ · 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)

18%

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)

1.8 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)

$551K

Last-reported total revenue.

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

Donor-funded

T1 · computed (open data)

76%

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

    76%

    T3010 4500 ÷ 4700

  • GovernmentT1

    0%

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

  • Other revenueT1

    24%

    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

5 directors reported · 5 of 5at arm's length

  • HARWOOD-JONES, CHRISINCUMBENT/PRIESTarm's length
  • FROST, RICHARDTREASURER (APPOINTED)arm's length
  • WICKS, GEORGEINCUMBENT'S WARDENarm's length
  • LOCKHART KIRBEY, DAVIDPEOPLE'S WARDEN (ELECTED)arm's length
  • STRUTT, DARLAPEOPLE'S WARDEN (ELECTED)arm'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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