Ark of Salvation International Fellowship
Charitable organizationChristianity·2331 53 AVE SW · CALGARY, AB · T3E 1L1·BN 718656150RR0001
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
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
WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES WE HOLD WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES IN OUR CHURCH BUILDING TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BY TEACHING THE WORD OF GOD AND LEADING IN PUBLIC PRAYER PRAISE AND WORSHIP. THESE SERVICES ARE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES AND ARE OPEN TO ALL. THEY INCLUDE PREACHING COMMUNION AND MUSICAL WORSHIP PROVIDING A PLACE FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND COMMUNITY. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (SUNDAY SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY DISCIPLESHIP) WE OFFER REGULAR BIBLE TEACHING THROUGH SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDIES AND DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED … Show more
WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES WE HOLD WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES IN OUR CHURCH BUILDING TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BY TEACHING THE WORD OF GOD AND LEADING IN PUBLIC PRAYER PRAISE AND WORSHIP. THESE SERVICES ARE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES AND ARE OPEN TO ALL. THEY INCLUDE PREACHING COMMUNION AND MUSICAL WORSHIP PROVIDING A PLACE FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND COMMUNITY. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (SUNDAY SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY DISCIPLESHIP) WE OFFER REGULAR BIBLE TEACHING THROUGH SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDIES AND DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INSTRUCT INDIVIDUALS IN CHRISTIAN TENETS DOCTRINES AND PRACTICES HELPING THEM TO GROW IN THEIR FAITH AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE. YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S MINISTRY WE OPERATE WEEKLY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS THAT INCLUDE BIBLE-BASED TEACHING MENTORSHIP RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MORAL INSTRUCTION. THESE MINISTRIES AIM TO INSTILL CHRISTIAN VALUES AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE APPLY THEIR FAITH IN DAILY LIFE. COMMUNITY SUPPORT & PASTORAL CARE OUR CHURCH PROVIDES COMMUNITY CARE THROUGH PRAYER MINISTRY PASTORAL COUNSELING AND BENEVOLENT AID SUCH AS FOOD HAMPERS AND EMERGENCY SUPPORT. THESE SERVICES ARE EXPRESSIONS OF CHRISTIAN COMPASSION AND ARE AVAILABLE TO BOTH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS IN NEED. ONLINE MINISTRY EXPANSION IN RESPONSE TO INCREASING ONLINE ENGAGEMENT WE LAUNCHED A DIGITAL MINISTRY PLATFORM TO PROVIDE LIVESTREAMED WORSHIP SERVICES BIBLE TEACHING AND DEVOTIONAL CONTENT. THIS INITIATIVE EXTENDS OUR TEACHING OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES TO INDIVIDUALS UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON AND SUPPORTS OUR PURPOSE OF ADVANCING RELIGION THROUGH MODERN COMMUNICATION TOOLS.
New programs
MISSION SUPPORT AND MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS (LAUNCHED FEBRUARY 2025) WE SUPPORT LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MISSIONS AND OTHER QUALIFIED DONEES THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT. THIS INCLUDES THE PROMOTION OF THE CHRISTIAN MESSAGE AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IN SPIRITUAL OR MATERIAL NEED. NEWCOMER & INTEGRATION MINISTRY (STARTING JULY 2025) WE INITIATED A WEEKLY PRAYER AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT GROUP THAT OFFERS FAITH-BASED ENCOURAGEMENT AND A SAFE SPACE FOR INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH STRESS GRIEF OR PERSONAL CHALLENGES. LED BY CHURCH VOLUNTEERS THE PROGRAM I… Show more
MISSION SUPPORT AND MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS (LAUNCHED FEBRUARY 2025) WE SUPPORT LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MISSIONS AND OTHER QUALIFIED DONEES THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT. THIS INCLUDES THE PROMOTION OF THE CHRISTIAN MESSAGE AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IN SPIRITUAL OR MATERIAL NEED. NEWCOMER & INTEGRATION MINISTRY (STARTING JULY 2025) WE INITIATED A WEEKLY PRAYER AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT GROUP THAT OFFERS FAITH-BASED ENCOURAGEMENT AND A SAFE SPACE FOR INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH STRESS GRIEF OR PERSONAL CHALLENGES. LED BY CHURCH VOLUNTEERS THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES CHRISTIAN CARE WITH PERSONAL PRAYER MINISTRY ALIGNING WITH OUR RELIGIOUS MISSION OF SPIRITUAL SUPPORT.
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)—
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)$13K
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)86%
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 ↗
★ 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
3 directors reported · 3 of 3at arm's length
- SANCHEZ, RUBEN APRESIDENTarm's length
- SANCHEZ, MIRELLA ISECRETARYarm's length
- MORENO, JAVIER ATREASUREarm'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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