Heritage Abbotsford Society
Publicly funded institution · Abbotsford, British Columbia · BN 129967014RR0001 · Public Amenities · website
Source: T3010 return, FPE 2024-12-31. Split of total expenditures ($311,412) as filed with the CRA.
Heritage Abbotsford Society is a charitable organization based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, classified by the CRA under public amenities. It appears on the charity register the way hospitals, universities, and other publicly funded bodies do — to issue tax receipts — rather than as a donation-driven charity in the usual sense. In its fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, it reported $312K in revenue and $311K in expenditures.
Its funding that year was roughly 91% from government. Government funding is the majority of its budget. In 2024, 4 other registered charities reported granting it a combined $9,737.
Compared with 686 public-amenity institutions of similar size, its share of spending on mission — charitable programs plus grants to other charities — ranked above 85% of peers. Its highest-paid positions fell in the $40,000–79,999 range (2 positions in that band). The charity reported 4 permanent full-time positions.
Its filed list of directors and trustees shows 9 names.
In its own words
We preserve and interpret local history through the operation of a heritage site pioneer exhibits special events and educational activities with a historical content. Which appeals to all ages. We presetn rotating exhibits in the heritage house and gallery. Interact with the community through tours classes and activities which showcase the history of our area. We publish historical books brochures and information relevant to the history of the area including teaching kits which are used in esl classes elder care homes schools and local childrens groups. Continually updating our database…
Ongoing-program description from its T3010 filing, verbatim.
The ledger, 2020–2024
| Year | Revenue | Spending | Programs | Fundraising | Gifts out | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $312K | $311K | $301K | — | — | $185K |
| 2023 | $539K | $549K | $538K | — | — | $195K |
| 2022 | $421K | $518K | $505K | — | — | $205K |
| 2021 | $332K | $313K | $299K | — | — | $304K |
| 2020 | $289K | $252K | $240K | $220 | — | $285K |
Revenue printed in red where the year ran a deficit. Fiscal years by period end.
Money between charities, 2024
Received $9,737 from 4 charities:
As reported on the donors’ own T3010 qualified-donee schedules.
What it pays
Its ten highest-paid positions, by band:
- $40,000–79,9992 positions
- $1–39,9992 positions
- Permanent full-time positions4
- Total compensation, all staff$202K
Schedule 3 of its 2024 return. The CRA discloses bands, not names or exact salaries.
Directors & trustees (2024)
Gerry Borden (director); Anna Van Dijk (director); Celine Ahodekon (director); Eva Grozina (director); Vincent Clements (treasurer); Chelsea Brown (secretary); Laughie Bell (director); Sharon Vallance (director); Tara James (director).
As listed on its 2024 return.
Check the source
Every figure on this page is from Heritage Abbotsford Society’s own T3010 filings, published by the Canada Revenue Agency. Verify against the CRA’s charities listing (search BN 129967014RR0001), or read how we compute the receipt.