WESTPORT FRIENDS OF THE ARENA
Public foundationFoundations·PO BOX 167 · WESTPORT, ON · K0G 1X0·BN 735118408RR0001
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
Disbursed to charities T1
—
not in this filing
Operating overhead T1
97%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
47.1 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$107K
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
This is a foundation: it mostly grants money to other charities, so program-spending ratios are the wrong lens. We show the share of spending disbursed to qualified donees instead.
Common questions
How do I donate to Westport Friends of the Arena?
You can search for it on CanadaHelps to donate. Charity Compass never handles your money — we only link out to where you can give.
Is Westport Friends of the Arena a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 735118408RR0001. 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 Westport Friends of the Arena located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is PO BOX 167, WESTPORT, ON, K0G 1X0. Source.
What does Westport Friends of the Arena do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "WESTPORT FRIENDS OF THE ARENA (FOTA) IS A VOLUNTEER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN WESTPORT FOCUSED ON UPGRADING AND ENHANCING THE AGING COMMUNITY AREA. THEIR GOAL IS TO CREATE A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION TO RAISING FUNDS FOR BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS FOTA IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING…" Full program description.
How big is Westport Friends of the Arena?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $107K (F2024).
What it does — in its own words
Not active
WESTPORT FRIENDS OF THE ARENA (FOTA) IS A VOLUNTEER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN WESTPORT FOCUSED ON UPGRADING AND ENHANCING THE AGING COMMUNITY AREA. THEIR GOAL IS TO CREATE A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION TO RAISING FUNDS FOR BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS FOTA IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE PLAYING HOCKEY. EACH YEAR FOTA ORGANIZES A TWICE-WEEKLY SHINNY PROGRAM. SHINNY IS DESIGNED FOR BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS WHO HAVE NEVER PLAYED HOCKEY BEFORE. PARTICIPANTS LEARN THE BASICS OF THE SPORT FROM EXPERIENCED COACHES OVER SEVERAL MONTHS… Show more
WESTPORT FRIENDS OF THE ARENA (FOTA) IS A VOLUNTEER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN WESTPORT FOCUSED ON UPGRADING AND ENHANCING THE AGING COMMUNITY AREA. THEIR GOAL IS TO CREATE A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION TO RAISING FUNDS FOR BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS FOTA IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE PLAYING HOCKEY. EACH YEAR FOTA ORGANIZES A TWICE-WEEKLY SHINNY PROGRAM. SHINNY IS DESIGNED FOR BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS WHO HAVE NEVER PLAYED HOCKEY BEFORE. PARTICIPANTS LEARN THE BASICS OF THE SPORT FROM EXPERIENCED COACHES OVER SEVERAL MONTHS. THE PROGRAM IS EXTREMELY POPULAR ESPECIALLY AMONG FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO EQUIP THEIR CHILDREN OR PAY FOR LESSONS. FOTA COVERS ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EQUIPMENT AND ICE TIME. EACH CHILD IS PROVIDED WITH PROPERLY FITTING SKATES AND ALL NECESSARY SAFETY GEAR BEFORE STEPPING ONTO THE ICE. COACHES GENEROUSLY VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM. THE ANNUAL EXPENSES FOR THE SHINNY PROGRAM AVERAGE #3 000.
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.
Disbursed to qualified donees
T1 · computed (open data)—
Not computable from this filing: the gifts-to-qualified-donees line (5050) or total (5100) is missing or outside the possible range.
T3010 line 5050 ÷ 5100 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
97%
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
47.1 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)$107K
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)33%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
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
33%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
0%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
67%
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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Board of directors
7 directors reported · 6 of 7at arm's length
- CARD, BARRY JDIRECTORarm's length
- MERKLEY, STEVE FDIRECTOR
- HERLEHY, MARK ADIRECTORarm's length
- CHRISMORE, CHRIS RDIRECTORarm's length
- HAWKINS, MARTIN FDIRECTORarm's length
- JONES, ROBIN PDIRECTORarm's length
- SCOTT, ROBERT JDIRECTORarm'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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