Fondation Miroir Foundation
Public foundationFoundations·63 CLARENDON AVE · OTTAWA, ON · K1Y 0P5·BN 834477184RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
Disbursed to charities T1
54%
of spending, to other registered charities
Operating overhead T1
87%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
51.7 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$47K
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 Fondation Miroir Foundation?
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Is Fondation Miroir Foundation a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 834477184RR0001. 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 Fondation Miroir Foundation located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 63 CLARENDON AVE, OTTAWA, ON, K1Y 0P5. Source.
What does Fondation Miroir Foundation do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "BRENDA STRAFFORD FOUNDATION: 'THE OPENING MINDS THROUGH ART PROGRAM AT THE BRENDA STRAFFORD FOUNDATION BRINGS JOY AND CONNECTION TO OLDER ADULTS BY OFFERING A CREATIVE OUTLET THAT ENHANCES EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. SENIOR ARE EXCITED TO START EACH WEEK'S ART PROJECTS ALONGSIDE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS FORMING MEANINGFUL…" Full program description.
How much does Fondation Miroir Foundation disburse to other charities?T1
Per its F2024 T3010, 54% of its spending went to other registered charities (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.
How big is Fondation Miroir Foundation?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $47K (F2024).
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
BRENDA STRAFFORD FOUNDATION: 'THE OPENING MINDS THROUGH ART PROGRAM AT THE BRENDA STRAFFORD FOUNDATION BRINGS JOY AND CONNECTION TO OLDER ADULTS BY OFFERING A CREATIVE OUTLET THAT ENHANCES EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. SENIOR ARE EXCITED TO START EACH WEEK'S ART PROJECTS ALONGSIDE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS FORMING MEANINGFUL INTERGENERATIONAL BONDS. ONE RESIDENT SHARED 'I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING MY PARTNER WEEKLY! SHE MAKES ME FELL LIKE AN ARTIST!'-REFLECTING THE SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND JOY THE PROGRAM BRINGS.' CARLETON LODGE: 'CARLETON LODGE IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE PROGRESS OF OUR GLIDER SWING I… Show more
BRENDA STRAFFORD FOUNDATION: 'THE OPENING MINDS THROUGH ART PROGRAM AT THE BRENDA STRAFFORD FOUNDATION BRINGS JOY AND CONNECTION TO OLDER ADULTS BY OFFERING A CREATIVE OUTLET THAT ENHANCES EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. SENIOR ARE EXCITED TO START EACH WEEK'S ART PROJECTS ALONGSIDE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS FORMING MEANINGFUL INTERGENERATIONAL BONDS. ONE RESIDENT SHARED 'I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING MY PARTNER WEEKLY! SHE MAKES ME FELL LIKE AN ARTIST!'-REFLECTING THE SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND JOY THE PROGRAM BRINGS.' CARLETON LODGE: 'CARLETON LODGE IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE PROGRESS OF OUR GLIDER SWING IS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE INCLUDING WHEELCHAIR USERS. WE CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SWING TO ARRIVE AND BRING A NEW SOURCE OF JOY AND COMPANIONSHIP TO OUR RESIDENTS.'
New programs
ROYAL OTTAWA PLACE: 'ROYAL OTTAWA PLACE'S TRI-SHAW BIKE PROGRAM HAS BECOME A BELOVED ACTIVITY THAT BRINGS JOY SOCIAL CONNECTION AND A SENSE OF FREEDOM TO RESIDENTS THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MINOIR FOUNDATION WE ARE EXCITED TO ADD A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE BIKE TO OUR FLEET ALLOWING US TO REACH MORE RESIDENTS AND OFFER THEM UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE OF APPRECIATING NATURE AND ENJOYING COMMUNITY RIDES. WE CAN'T WAIT TO EXPAND THIS IMPACTFUL PROGRAM AND BRING THAT EXPERIENCE OF 'FEELING THE WIND IN YOUR HAIR' TO EVEN MORE RESIDENTS!'
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)54%
Per its F2024 T3010, this share of total spending went to other registered charities.
T3010 line 5050 ÷ 5100 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
87%
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
51.7 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)$47K
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 ↗
96%
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
96%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
4%
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 | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $156K | 95% | 18.4 yr |
| 2020-12-31 | $111K | 93% | 10.3 yr |
| 2021-12-31 | $157K | 65% | 10.4 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $46K | 83% | 38.2 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $26K | 95% | 118.2 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $47K | 87% | 51.7 yr |
| trend |
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Program-spending share is left out: a foundation's lens is what it disburses, which the annual releases don't break out by year. 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)
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Board of directors
5 directors reported · 5 of 5at arm's length
- BÉLANGER-HARDY, LOUISESECRETARYarm's length
- GRACIA, LINDA JCO-PRESIDENTarm's length
- HUTCHINSON, TIMOTHYCO-PRESIDENTarm's length
- NIHMEY, ADAM CSEC-TREASURERarm's length
- VAN ES, CATHARINATREASURERarm'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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