THE ONTARIO EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
Charitable organizationEducational organizations (n.e.c.)·PO BOX 200 STN Q · TORONTO, ON · M4T 2T1·BN 859850232RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-03-31
Cents to cause T1
86¢
of each dollar spent, to programs
Operating overhead T1
14%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
0.7 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$65.4M
Charity Intelligence ★★★ B+ · T2
— 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 Ontario Educational Communications Authority?
You can search for it on CanadaHelps or give directly through its own website. Charity Compass never handles your money — we only link out to where you can give.
Is The Ontario Educational Communications Authority a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 859850232RR0001. 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 Ontario Educational Communications Authority located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is PO BOX 200 STN Q, TORONTO, ON, M4T 2T1. Source.
What does The Ontario Educational Communications Authority do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "TVO'S LEARNING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ROOTED IN THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM HELP BUILD A PROVINCE THAT CAN ADAPT INNOVATE AND COMPETE GLOBALLY. THIS INCLUDES: - TVO LEARN A PORTFOLIO OF PRODUCTS + SERVICES THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO ACCESS HIGH-QUALITY TEACHER-TAUGHT ONLINE RESOURCES THAT COMPLEMENTS CLASSROOM LEARNING…" Full program description.
How much of The Ontario Educational Communications Authority's spending goes to programs?T1
Per its F2024 T3010, 86¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.
How big is The Ontario Educational Communications Authority?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $65.4M (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
TVO'S LEARNING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ROOTED IN THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM HELP BUILD A PROVINCE THAT CAN ADAPT INNOVATE AND COMPETE GLOBALLY. THIS INCLUDES: - TVO LEARN A PORTFOLIO OF PRODUCTS + SERVICES THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO ACCESS HIGH-QUALITY TEACHER-TAUGHT ONLINE RESOURCES THAT COMPLEMENTS CLASSROOM LEARNING INCLUDING: - ELEMENTARY COURSE PACKS (MATERIALS THAT ARE BASED ON THE LATEST CURRICULUM FOR GRADES 1-8) - SECONDARY COURSES (12 TEACHER-LED COURSES WERE DELIVERED TO EDU ALONG WITH FRENCH IMMERSION AND FRENCH CORE COURSES) - TVO MATHIFY (OUR ACCLAIMED FREE 1:1 ONLINE MATH T… Show more
TVO'S LEARNING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ROOTED IN THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM HELP BUILD A PROVINCE THAT CAN ADAPT INNOVATE AND COMPETE GLOBALLY. THIS INCLUDES: - TVO LEARN A PORTFOLIO OF PRODUCTS + SERVICES THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO ACCESS HIGH-QUALITY TEACHER-TAUGHT ONLINE RESOURCES THAT COMPLEMENTS CLASSROOM LEARNING INCLUDING: - ELEMENTARY COURSE PACKS (MATERIALS THAT ARE BASED ON THE LATEST CURRICULUM FOR GRADES 1-8) - SECONDARY COURSES (12 TEACHER-LED COURSES WERE DELIVERED TO EDU ALONG WITH FRENCH IMMERSION AND FRENCH CORE COURSES) - TVO MATHIFY (OUR ACCLAIMED FREE 1:1 ONLINE MATH TUTORING SERVICE WITH OCTS GIVES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE AND LEARN MATH SKILLS) - TVO MPOWER (GAMIFIED LEARNING FOR K-6 OFFERS FUN CURRICULUM-ALIGNED CONTENT IN MATH AND OTHER SUBJECTS) - TVO ILC DELIVERED 11 NEW COURSES INCLUDING 3 NEW ESL COURSES. TVO ILC AWARDED THE OSSD TO 173 STUDENTS THIS YEAR. - TVOKIDS OFFERS ADVERSTISING-FREE CONTENT THAT SUPPORTS THE CURRICULUM INCLUDING AWARD-WINNING TELEVISION PROGRAMMING AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS DEVOTED TO MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES AND MORE. - TVO TODAY CONTINUES TO PROVIDE TRUSTED PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMMING WITH SHOWS SUCH AS THE AGENDA WITH STEVE PAIKIN AND LIVE-EVENT SERIES TVO TODAY LIVE WITH STEVE PAIKIN; AND THE THREAD WITH NAM KIWANUKA A PLATFORM FOR LIVED EXPERIENCES AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN THE PROVINCE. TVO TODAY ALSO OFFERS HUNDREDS OF DOCUMENTARIES PLUS FEATURE ARTICLES COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS ON OUR WEBSITE TVO.ORG.
New programs
TVO TODAY HAS LAUNCHED NEW AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARIES PODCASTS AND VIDEO SERIES. - NEW DIGITAL VIDO SERIES HAVE BEEN CREATED THAT INTEGRATE BOTH CONTENT FROM OUR CURRICULUM AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAMS (E.G. ONTARIO CHRONICLES NDN POV UNRAVELLED AND OUR WHAT IS? EXPLAINERS) - WITH A NEW DOCUMENTARIES TEAM IN PLACE WE HAVE LAUNCHED 9 NEW TVO ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARIES AND DOC SERIES INCLUDING BIG FIGHT IN LITTLE CHINATOWN CHARLOTTE'S CASTLE AND OUR AWARD-WINNING WATER BROTHERS. - PODCASTS REACHED NEW LEVELS THIS YEAR WITH NEARLY 978 000 DOWNLOADS. PODCASTS SUCH AS THE ULTIMATE CHOICE UNRA… Show more
TVO TODAY HAS LAUNCHED NEW AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARIES PODCASTS AND VIDEO SERIES. - NEW DIGITAL VIDO SERIES HAVE BEEN CREATED THAT INTEGRATE BOTH CONTENT FROM OUR CURRICULUM AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAMS (E.G. ONTARIO CHRONICLES NDN POV UNRAVELLED AND OUR WHAT IS? EXPLAINERS) - WITH A NEW DOCUMENTARIES TEAM IN PLACE WE HAVE LAUNCHED 9 NEW TVO ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARIES AND DOC SERIES INCLUDING BIG FIGHT IN LITTLE CHINATOWN CHARLOTTE'S CASTLE AND OUR AWARD-WINNING WATER BROTHERS. - PODCASTS REACHED NEW LEVELS THIS YEAR WITH NEARLY 978 000 DOWNLOADS. PODCASTS SUCH AS THE ULTIMATE CHOICE UNRAVELLED AND IN OUR HEADS PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO TIMELY ISSUES.
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.
86¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 86¢ 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 86¢ · sector median 89¢ · all 55,155 computed charities
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
14%
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
0.7 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 ($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)$65.4M
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)6%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
82%
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
6%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
82%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
12%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-31 | $66.9M | 80¢ | 20% | 0.5 yr |
| 2020-03-31 | $63.1M | 83¢ | 17% | 0.6 yr |
| 2021-03-31 | $63.9M | 86¢ | 14% | 0.6 yr |
| 2022-03-31 | $75.6M | 90¢ | 10% | 0.8 yr |
| 2023-03-31 | $65.9M | 86¢ | 14% | 0.8 yr |
| 2024-03-31 | $65.4M | 86¢ | 14% | 0.7 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)
Published ratings by Charity Intelligence Canada's analysts — a separate, human review. Shown as published, never blended into our computed figures.
Overall rating
★ T2 · Charity Intelligence★★★
Charity Intelligence's 0–5 star overall rating.
Analyst-reviewed by Charity Intelligence; their methodology, shown as published. source ↗
Results reporting
★ T2 · Charity IntelligenceB+
How well the charity reports its own results (A+ to F).
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Demonstrated impact
★ T2 · Charity Intelligence—
Not reported in this filing: the return leaves out the lines this figure needs, so we show nothing rather than an estimate.
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Board of directors
9 directors reported · 9 of 9at arm's length
- LAWSON, MARKDIRECTORarm's length
- DAY, CHRISDIRECTOR CHAIRarm's length
- LU, STEPHANIEDIRECTORarm's length
- BAINS, RAVINADIRECTOR VICE CHAIRarm's length
- CULNAN, THERESEDIRECTORarm's length
- BRANDER, ANDREWDIRECTORarm's length
- ROGERS, PATRICKDIRECTORarm's length
- CAMPBELL, AARONDIRECTORarm's length
- HARRISON, KATEDIRECTORarm'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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