NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Charitable organizationPublic amenities·716 6TH AVENUE · NEW WESTMINSTER, BC · V3M 2B3·BN 893267211RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
Cents to cause T1
84¢
of each dollar spent, to programs
Operating overhead T1
16%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
0.1 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$5.1M
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 New Westminster Public Library Board?
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 New Westminster Public Library Board a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 893267211RR0001. 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 New Westminster Public Library Board located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 716 6TH AVENUE, NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, V3M 2B3. Source.
What does New Westminster Public Library Board do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "IN 2024 NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY CONTINUED MANY OF ITS CORE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THIS INCLUDED A POPULAR AUTHOR TALK SERIES CONVERSATION CIRCLES WRITING CONSULTATIONS OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY AND PROGRAMS SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMEBERS IN ACCESSING AND USING EBOOKS. ONGOING…" Full program description.
How much of New Westminster Public Library Board's spending goes to programs?T1
Per its F2024 T3010, 84¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.
How big is New Westminster Public Library Board?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $5.1M (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
IN 2024 NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY CONTINUED MANY OF ITS CORE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THIS INCLUDED A POPULAR AUTHOR TALK SERIES CONVERSATION CIRCLES WRITING CONSULTATIONS OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY AND PROGRAMS SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMEBERS IN ACCESSING AND USING EBOOKS. ONGOING PARTNER PROGRAMS ALSO REMAINED STRONG INCLUDING THOSE PROVIDING PERSONAL TAX ASSISTANCE AND SETTLEMENT SERVICES. THE LIBRARY MAINTAINED ITS COMMITMENT TO SHOWCASING LOCAL TALENT THROUGH CURATED ART EXHIBITS BY COMMUNITY ARTISTS. FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH THE LIBRARY CONTINUED TO OFFER… Show more
IN 2024 NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY CONTINUED MANY OF ITS CORE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THIS INCLUDED A POPULAR AUTHOR TALK SERIES CONVERSATION CIRCLES WRITING CONSULTATIONS OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY AND PROGRAMS SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMEBERS IN ACCESSING AND USING EBOOKS. ONGOING PARTNER PROGRAMS ALSO REMAINED STRONG INCLUDING THOSE PROVIDING PERSONAL TAX ASSISTANCE AND SETTLEMENT SERVICES. THE LIBRARY MAINTAINED ITS COMMITMENT TO SHOWCASING LOCAL TALENT THROUGH CURATED ART EXHIBITS BY COMMUNITY ARTISTS. FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH THE LIBRARY CONTINUED TO OFFER STORYTIMES BABYTIMES READING BUDDIES IN BOTH FRENCH AND ENGLISH. THE LIBRARY ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE READING LINK CHALLENGE A REGIONAL STUDENT READING COMPETITION.
New programs
N 2024 THE LIBRARY EXPANDED ITS PROGRAMMING TO REFLECT THE EVOLVING INTERESTS AND NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. A MAJOR HIGHLIGHT WAS THE RETURN OF ITS LITERARY FESTIVAL WHICH GREW TO INCLUDE NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES. THE LIBRARY ALSO INTRODUCED A CLIMATE FILM SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH A LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION ORGANIZATION PROMOTING AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY DIALOGUE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. A NOTABLE PUBLIC ART PROJJECT WAS COMPLETED FEATURING ARTWORK ON 19 CONCRETE PILLARS OF THE LIBRARY BUILDING. ADDITIONALLY IN RESPECT TO COMMUNITY NEEDS THE LIBRARY DEVELOPED A NEW TIGRINYA… Show more
N 2024 THE LIBRARY EXPANDED ITS PROGRAMMING TO REFLECT THE EVOLVING INTERESTS AND NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. A MAJOR HIGHLIGHT WAS THE RETURN OF ITS LITERARY FESTIVAL WHICH GREW TO INCLUDE NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES. THE LIBRARY ALSO INTRODUCED A CLIMATE FILM SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH A LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION ORGANIZATION PROMOTING AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY DIALOGUE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. A NOTABLE PUBLIC ART PROJJECT WAS COMPLETED FEATURING ARTWORK ON 19 CONCRETE PILLARS OF THE LIBRARY BUILDING. ADDITIONALLY IN RESPECT TO COMMUNITY NEEDS THE LIBRARY DEVELOPED A NEW TIGRINYA LANGUAGE COLLECTION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION.
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.
84¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 84¢ 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 84¢ · sector median 89¢ · all 55,155 computed charities
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
16%
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
0.1 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 ($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)$5.1M
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)0%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
99%
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
0%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
99%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
1%
T3010 remainder ÷ 4700
Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Over the years
Every figure as filed at each fiscal period end, 2021–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Cents to cause | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | $4.9M | 98¢ | 18% | 0.1 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.9M | 86¢ | 14% | 0.1 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.6M | 89¢ | 11% | 0.1 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $5.1M | 84¢ | 16% | 0.1 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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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
7 directors reported · 5 of 7at arm's length
- CHENG, IRISCO-CHAIR/TRUSTEEarm's length
- MANHAS, SAMITATRUSTEEarm's length
- CAROL, NEUMANTRUSTEE
- SU, ELAINECO-CHAIR/TRUSTEEarm's length
- THOMAS, DEBTRUSTEEarm's length
- WOZNOW, VANESSATRUSTEE
- NAKAGAWA, NADINECITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVEarm'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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