THE YMCA OF GREATER HALIFAX/DARTMOUTH
Charitable organizationSupport of religion·902 - 5991 SPRING GARDEN RD · HALIFAX, NS · B3H 1Y6·BN 136560760RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
Cents to cause T1
80¢
of each dollar spent, to programs
Operating overhead T1
20%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
0.4 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$25.9M
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 YMCA of Greater Halifax?
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Is The YMCA of Greater Halifax a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 136560760RR0001. 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 YMCA of Greater Halifax located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 902 - 5991 SPRING GARDEN RD, HALIFAX, NS, B3H 1Y6. Source.
What does The YMCA of Greater Halifax do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is a dynamic charity that connects more than 50 000 people daily. Since 1853 the YMCA has been promoting positive values that build individuals' spirit mind and body. We provide programs to help those living in our communities and continually work to create stronger and…" Full program description.
How much of The YMCA of Greater Halifax's spending goes to programs?T1
Per its F2024 T3010, 80¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.
How big is The YMCA of Greater Halifax?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $25.9M (F2024), which places it in Charity Compass's $10M–$100M revenue band, alongside 1,776 other operating charities.
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is a dynamic charity that connects more than 50 000 people daily. Since 1853 the YMCA has been promoting positive values that build individuals' spirit mind and body. We provide programs to help those living in our communities and continually work to create stronger and healthier communities. For over 170 years we've cared for kids shaped leaders for tomorrow helped generations of people come together for support and provide experiences that last a lifetime. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all in a welcoming space that i… Show more
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is a dynamic charity that connects more than 50 000 people daily. Since 1853 the YMCA has been promoting positive values that build individuals' spirit mind and body. We provide programs to help those living in our communities and continually work to create stronger and healthier communities. For over 170 years we've cared for kids shaped leaders for tomorrow helped generations of people come together for support and provide experiences that last a lifetime. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun a community of shared responsibilities where children and families can thrive: - Strong and connected families - Healthy seniors with strong social circles that volunteer and stay involved - Resilient and healthy children who thrive and lead healthy long lives - Confident and skilled young leaders - Motivated adults that take charge of their health get active and become role models and mentors - Immigrants who engage and participate in their community - Teens who feel confident and a strong sense of belonging Our programs and services reflect community needs and through YMCA financial assistance programs are accessible to all regardless of income level. Our core offerings include Child Care; Youth Engagement; Camps; Health Fitness and Aquatics; Education and Training; Employment Services; Community Initiatives; Global Initiatives; and Immigration Services.
New programs
No new programs in 2024.
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.
80¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 80¢ 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 ($10M–$100M).
this charity 80¢ · sector median 89¢ · all 55,155 computed charities
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
20%
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
0.4 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 ($10M–$100M, 1,776): median 0.4 yr; 53% 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)$25.9M
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)1%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
61%
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
1%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
61%
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 | $14.5M | 93¢ | 7% | 0.4 yr |
| 2020-12-31 | $13.3M | 93¢ | 7% | 0.6 yr |
| 2021-12-31 | $19.3M | 93¢ | 7% | 0.4 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $20.0M | 93¢ | 7% | 0.5 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $23.2M | 93¢ | 7% | 0.4 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $25.9M | 80¢ | 20% | 0.4 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
19 directors reported · 19 of 19at arm's length
- MacDonald, StephenChair - Boardarm's length
- Gannon, KimDirectorarm's length
- Makanjuola, AyoChair - Financearm's length
- Murray, DavidDirectorarm's length
- Jangaard, Dr. KristaDirectorarm's length
- Wren, SianDirectorarm's length
- Bussey, MichelleDirectorarm's length
- Faith, PattyDirectorarm's length
- MacEachern, LoraVice Chair - Boardarm's length
- Navas, MaryDirectorarm's length
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- Woods, JacobDirectorarm's length
- McInnes, SarahDirectorarm's length
- Stoddart, KevinDirectorarm's length
- Rahemtulla, SafiaDirector; Finance Committeearm's length
- Nixon, SamanthaDirectorarm's length
- Hill, AshleyDirectorarm's length
- Khanna, SanjayDirectorarm's length
- Beattie, SoniaDirectorarm's length
- Martin, ShellyDirectorarm'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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