Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Halifax
Charitable organization · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia · BN 119022655RR0001 · Other Religions · website
Source: T3010 return, FPE 2024-03-20. Split of total expenditures ($106,599) as filed with the CRA.
Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Halifax is a charitable organization based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, classified by the CRA under other religions. In its fiscal year ending March 20, 2024, it reported $108K in revenue and $107K in expenditures.
Its funding that year was roughly 90% from donations.
Compared with 14,125 religious charities of similar size, its share of spending on mission — charitable programs plus grants to other charities — ranked above 87% of peers.
It reported gifts to 1 qualified donee totalling $90K in 2024, the largest being $90K to National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada. Its filed list of directors and trustees shows 9 names.
In its own words
Held 19 Feasts observed 9 Baha'i Holy Days held classes for children junior youth and adults for spiritual growth. Participated in InterFaith Harmony activities and other Humanitarian World/Local events. Worked with like minded organizations to promote racial harmony and local community. Provided financial support to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada(associated charity) for its programs. Care and visited community members who are in need.
Ongoing-program description from its T3010 filing, verbatim.
The ledger, 2020–2024
| Year | Revenue | Spending | Programs | Fundraising | Gifts out | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108K | $107K | $17K | — | $90K | $99K |
| 2023 | $121K | $122K | $29K | — | $93K | $100K |
| 2022 | $119K | $110K | $13K | — | $97K | $102K |
| 2021 | $86K | $88K | $8,621 | — | $79K | $93K |
| 2020 | $86K | $83K | $17K | — | $66K | $94K |
Revenue printed in red where the year ran a deficit. Fiscal years by period end.
Money between charities, 2024
Granted $90K to 1 qualified donee:
- National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada$90K
As reported on the donors’ own T3010 qualified-donee schedules.
Directors & trustees (2024)
John Chesley (assistant secretary); Joanne Langley-Leblanc; Michael Kiefte (secretary); Alva Robinson (treasurer); Kiyan Sobhani; Nemat Sobhani (chair); Azar Eblaghi; Leslie Hennen; Sara Chesley (vice chair).
As listed on its 2024 return.
Check the source
Every figure on this page is from Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Halifax’s own T3010 filings, published by the Canada Revenue Agency. Verify against the CRA’s charities listing (search BN 119022655RR0001), or read how we compute the receipt.