YORK REGION FOOD NETWORK
Charitable organizationOrganizations relieving poverty·350 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY S. · AURORA, ON · L4G 3V7·BN 870447315RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
Cents to cause T1
83¢
of each dollar spent, to programs
Operating overhead T1
17%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
0.7 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$1.3M
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 York Region Food Network?
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Is York Region Food Network a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 870447315RR0001. 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 York Region Food Network located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 350 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY S., AURORA, ON, L4G 3V7. Source.
What does York Region Food Network do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "YORK REGION FOOD NETWORK (YRFN) HAS BEEN ACTIVELY EXPANDING THE REACH OF OUR PROGRAMS IN 2024. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: EXPANDING AFFORDABLE FRESH FOOD MARKETS: WE EXPANDED OUR MARKETS TO SIX MUNICIPALITIES ACROSS YORK REGION SERVING 3 570 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. REBRANDING AND GROWING SUNRISE SOCIAL: OUR WEEKLY COMMUNITY MEAL…" Full program description.
How much of York Region Food Network's spending goes to programs?T1
Per its F2024 T3010, 83¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.
How big is York Region Food Network?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $1.3M (F2024), which places it in Charity Compass's $1M–$10M revenue band, alongside 9,072 other operating charities.
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
YORK REGION FOOD NETWORK (YRFN) HAS BEEN ACTIVELY EXPANDING THE REACH OF OUR PROGRAMS IN 2024. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: EXPANDING AFFORDABLE FRESH FOOD MARKETS: WE EXPANDED OUR MARKETS TO SIX MUNICIPALITIES ACROSS YORK REGION SERVING 3 570 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. REBRANDING AND GROWING SUNRISE SOCIAL: OUR WEEKLY COMMUNITY MEAL WAS REBRANDED AS SUNRISE SOCIAL TO BETTER REFLECT ITS WELCOMING INCLUSIVE SPIRIT. IN 2024 WE SERVED 5 175 MEALS. DELIVERING HANDS-ON KITCHEN WORKSHOPS: WE FACILITATED 80 WORKSHOPS ACROSS THE REGION WITH A CONSCIOUS EFFORT TO DIVERSIFY CONTENT AND EXPAND ACCESS. LEADIN COMMUNIT… Show more
YORK REGION FOOD NETWORK (YRFN) HAS BEEN ACTIVELY EXPANDING THE REACH OF OUR PROGRAMS IN 2024. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: EXPANDING AFFORDABLE FRESH FOOD MARKETS: WE EXPANDED OUR MARKETS TO SIX MUNICIPALITIES ACROSS YORK REGION SERVING 3 570 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. REBRANDING AND GROWING SUNRISE SOCIAL: OUR WEEKLY COMMUNITY MEAL WAS REBRANDED AS SUNRISE SOCIAL TO BETTER REFLECT ITS WELCOMING INCLUSIVE SPIRIT. IN 2024 WE SERVED 5 175 MEALS. DELIVERING HANDS-ON KITCHEN WORKSHOPS: WE FACILITATED 80 WORKSHOPS ACROSS THE REGION WITH A CONSCIOUS EFFORT TO DIVERSIFY CONTENT AND EXPAND ACCESS. LEADIN COMMUNITY GARDEN INITIATIVES: ACROSS THE REGION WE DELIVERED 72 STAFF-LED SESSIONS AND FOOD-GROWING WORKSHOPS SUPPORTING HANDS-ON LEARNING AND COMMUNITY FOOD PRODUCTION. SUPPORTING HOUSEHOLDS WITH GOOD FOOD BOXES: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS YORK REGION WE PACKED AND DISTRIBUTED 2 711 GOOD FOOD BOXES. PUBLISHING THE 2024 YORK REGION FOOD CHARTER: FOLLOWING TEN MONTHS OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION - REACHING NEARLY 300 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH FIVE ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS - WE FINALIZED AND RELEASED THE UPDATED YORK REGION FOOD CHARTER. STRENGTHENING FOOD SYSTEM NETWORKS: WE CONTINUE TO FOSTER COLLABORATION THROUGH ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE YORK REGION FOOD COUNCIL YOUTH FOOD COMMITTEE COMMUNITY GARDEN NETWORK AND EMERGENCY FOOD ACCESS CLUSTER ENSURING INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE FOOD SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS ARE CONNECTED AND SUPPORTED IN THIS WORK.
New programs
EXPANDING GARDEN INITIATIVES: YRFN LED A NEW GARDEN PROJECT AT ASSEMBLY PARK IN VAUGHAN. ESTABLISHED THE FOOD SYSTEM REPORT CARD ADVISORY GROUP: THIS GROUP IN HELPING TO SHAPE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YORK REGION'S FIRST FOOD SYSTEM REPORT CARD - A FOUNDATIONAL TOOL TO TRACK PROGRESS AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SYSTEMIC FOOD-RELATED WORK MOVING FORWARD. LAUNCHED THE YORK REGION FOOD ASSET MAP: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STUDENTS FROM SENECA COLLEGE WE RELEASED THIS INTERACTIVE TOOL TO HELP COMMUNITIES LOCATE AND CONNECT WITH FOOD RESOURCES. WE HOSTED A PUBLIC LAUNCH EVENT AND DELIVERED FIVE FORMAL TRAI… Show more
EXPANDING GARDEN INITIATIVES: YRFN LED A NEW GARDEN PROJECT AT ASSEMBLY PARK IN VAUGHAN. ESTABLISHED THE FOOD SYSTEM REPORT CARD ADVISORY GROUP: THIS GROUP IN HELPING TO SHAPE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YORK REGION'S FIRST FOOD SYSTEM REPORT CARD - A FOUNDATIONAL TOOL TO TRACK PROGRESS AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SYSTEMIC FOOD-RELATED WORK MOVING FORWARD. LAUNCHED THE YORK REGION FOOD ASSET MAP: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STUDENTS FROM SENECA COLLEGE WE RELEASED THIS INTERACTIVE TOOL TO HELP COMMUNITIES LOCATE AND CONNECT WITH FOOD RESOURCES. WE HOSTED A PUBLIC LAUNCH EVENT AND DELIVERED FIVE FORMAL TRAINING SESSION TO RAISE AWARENESS AND BUILD CAPACITY FOR THE USE OF THIS TOOL. YORK REGION SOCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE: THIS NEW INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON BUILDING COMMUNITY WEALTH BY PROMOTING PROCUREMENT PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES EQUITY AND ECONOMIC INCLUSION ACROSS THE REGION. WE ALSO BEGAN EXPLORING INCOME-BASED SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY BY BECOMING THE ORGANIZATIONAL MENTOR FOR CAPITALHER A YOUTH-LED FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE.
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.
83¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 83¢ 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; 87¢ among those its size ($1M–$10M).
this charity 83¢ · sector median 89¢ · all 55,155 computed charities
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
17%
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 ($1M–$10M, 9,072): median 0.5 yr; 43% 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)$1.3M
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)3%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
23%
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
3%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
23%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
75%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $576K | 88¢ | 12% | 0.4 yr |
| 2020-12-31 | $761K | 89¢ | 11% | 0.6 yr |
| 2021-12-31 | $878K | 91¢ | 9% | 0.3 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $781K | 91¢ | 9% | 0.2 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $844K | 83¢ | 17% | 0.4 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.3M | 83¢ | 17% | 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)
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
10 directors reported · 9 of 10at arm's length
- KOPEL, REBECCADIRECTORarm's length
- RODGERS, ROSANNESECRETARYarm's length
- RUDDERHAM, HEATHERDIRECTORarm's length
- EEK, AMANDADIRECTORarm's length
- SEVENY, SUZETTECHAIRarm's length
- DOIRON, NINAVICE-CHAIRarm's length
- REARDON, SONJADIRECTORarm's length
- D'SOUZA, ROYDENDIRECTORarm's length
- PANDIKIU, JAN L
- LAM, HILDADIRECTORarm'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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