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Canadian Zalmi Society

Charitable organizationOrganizations relieving poverty·3547 42 ST NE · CALGARY, AB · T1Y 4S5·BN 757713672RR0001·website ↗

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

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Cents to cause T1

100¢

of each dollar spent, to programs

Operating overhead T1

—

not in this filing

Reserves T1

0.4 yr

of program spending, in cash and investments

Revenue T1

$362K

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 Canadian Zalmi Society?

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Is Canadian Zalmi Society a registered charity?

Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 757713672RR0001. 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 Canadian Zalmi Society located?

Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 3547 42 ST NE, CALGARY, AB, T1Y 4S5. Source.

What does Canadian Zalmi Society do?

In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "Canadian Zalmi Society is actively engaged in various community initiatives aimed at fostering inclusion empowerment and social well-being. Our current activities include: Food Distribution Programs: We regularly organize food distribution programs to support individuals and families facing food insecurity…" Full program description.

How much of Canadian Zalmi Society's spending goes to programs?T1

Per its F2024 T3010, 100¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.

How big is Canadian Zalmi Society?T1

Its last-reported revenue was $362K (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

Canadian Zalmi Society is actively engaged in various community initiatives aimed at fostering inclusion empowerment and social well-being. Our current activities include: Food Distribution Programs: We regularly organize food distribution programs to support individuals and families facing food insecurity. Through partnerships with local businesses and organizations we ensure that nutritious food reaches those in need. Digital Literacy Initiatives: We run digital literacy programs to equip community members with essential technology skills. These initiatives include computer literacy w… Show more

Canadian Zalmi Society is actively engaged in various community initiatives aimed at fostering inclusion empowerment and social well-being. Our current activities include: Food Distribution Programs: We regularly organize food distribution programs to support individuals and families facing food insecurity. Through partnerships with local businesses and organizations we ensure that nutritious food reaches those in need. Digital Literacy Initiatives: We run digital literacy programs to equip community members with essential technology skills. These initiatives include computer literacy workshops online training sessions and access to refurbished computers for participants. Youth Empowerment Programs: Our organization is dedicated to empowering youth through educational and recreational activities. We offer mentorship programs leadership workshops and sports programs to help young people develop essential life skills and achieve their full potential. Community Outreach and Engagement: We actively engage with diverse communities through outreach events cultural celebrations and community forums. By fostering dialogue and collaboration we strive to create a more inclusive and connected community. Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns: Canadian Zalmi Society advocates for social justice equality and human rights through awareness campaigns and advocacy efforts. We raise awareness about pressing social issues and work towards creating positive change at both local and national levels. Overall Canadian Zalmi Society is committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of community members by addressing their evolving needs and promoting social cohesion and empowerment.

New programs

Canadian Zalmi Society is excited to introduce three new programs aimed at empowering and supporting different segments of our community: Seniors Literacy Program: Recognizing the importance of digital literacy for seniors aged 55 and above we are launching a dedicated program to provide literacy training. In today's increasingly digital world access to technology and the ability to navigate online platforms are essential for staying connected accessing information and even managing everyday tasks such as banking and healthcare. Our program will offer seniors the opportunity to enhance … Show more

Canadian Zalmi Society is excited to introduce three new programs aimed at empowering and supporting different segments of our community: Seniors Literacy Program: Recognizing the importance of digital literacy for seniors aged 55 and above we are launching a dedicated program to provide literacy training. In today's increasingly digital world access to technology and the ability to navigate online platforms are essential for staying connected accessing information and even managing everyday tasks such as banking and healthcare. Our program will offer seniors the opportunity to enhance their digital skills including basic computer usage internet navigation and email communication. By empowering seniors with digital literacy we aim to reduce social isolation enhance independence and improve overall well-being. Youth Technology Training Sessions: We understand the importance of equipping young individuals from low-income families or newcomers with the necessary IT skills to thrive in today's digital age. Our youth technology training sessions will focus on providing practical training in IT fundamentals software applications and online resources. Participants will learn essential skills such as computer programming web development and digital marketing preparing them for future educational and employment opportunities. By empowering youth with technology skills we aim to bridge the digital divide and foster economic empowerment and social inclusion. Ethnocultural Communities Sessions on Anti-Racism and Cultural Norms: As part of our commitment to promoting diversity inclusion and social justice we will be organizing sessions focusing on anti-racism and cultural norms within ethnocultural communities. These sessions will provide a platform for open dialogue education and awareness-building around issues of racism discrimination and cultural diversity. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about different cultural perspectives challenge stereotypes and explore strategies for promoting inclusivity and understanding within their communities. By facilitating meaningful conversations and fostering cross-cultural understanding we aim to create more harmonious and inclusive communities where everyone feels valued and respected.

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)

100¢

Per its F2024 T3010, 100¢ 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 100¢ · 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)

—

Not reported in this filing: the return leaves out the lines this figure needs, so we show nothing rather than an estimate.

T3010 line (5010 + 5020) ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means

Reserves

T1 · computed (open data)

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 (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)

$362K

Last-reported total revenue.

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

Donor-funded

T1 · computed (open data)

4%

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)

42%

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

    4%

    T3010 4500 ÷ 4700

  • GovernmentT1

    42%

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

  • Other revenueT1

    54%

    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

  • Khan, Nasser NKPresidentarm's length
  • Rahmani, Farah FRVice Presidentarm's length
  • Iqbal, Farid FISecretaryarm's length
  • Rasool, Faiz FRTreasurerarm's length
  • Gul, Chand CGProgram Managerarm'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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