The Durham Region Astronomical Association
Charitable organization · Oshawa, Ontario · BN 866911712RR0001 · Support of Schools and Education
Source: T3010 return, FPE 2024-06-30. Split of total expenditures ($3,532) as filed with the CRA.
The Durham Region Astronomical Association is a charitable organization based in Oshawa, Ontario, classified by the CRA under support of schools and education. In its fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, it reported $2,891 in revenue and $3,532 in expenditures. Spending exceeded revenue that year — the gap came out of reserves.
Its funding that year was roughly 10% from donations. In 2024, 1 other registered charity reported granting it a combined $199.
Compared with 3,624 education charities of similar size, its share of spending on mission — charitable programs plus grants to other charities — ranked above 43% of peers.
Its filed list of directors and trustees shows 5 names.
In its own words
Advancement of education in the science of astronomy to the general public by pro-actively creating events and activities aimed at improving astronomy education to schools community groups and individuals. The draa is also involved in local programs to raise education and awareness of light pollution abatement to enhance the astronomical experience.
Ongoing-program description from its T3010 filing, verbatim.
The ledger, 2020–2024
| Year | Revenue | Spending | Programs | Fundraising | Gifts out | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,891 | $3,532 | $3,108 | — | — | $19K |
| 2023 | $100 | $9,129 | $6,343 | — | — | $19K |
| 2022 | $17K | $13K | — | — | — | $20K |
| 2021 | — | $322 | — | — | — | $15K |
| 2020 | $2,192 | $2,596 | $418 | — | — | $15K |
Revenue printed in red where the year ran a deficit. Fiscal years by period end.
Money between charities, 2024
Received $199 from 1 charity:
As reported on the donors’ own T3010 qualified-donee schedules.
Directors & trustees (2023)
Brian Boddy (treasurer); Tim Claydon (vice-president); Michael D'Angelo (president); Jeff Dutton (director); Ken Lawrence (secretary).
As listed on its 2023 return.
Check the source
Every figure on this page is from The Durham Region Astronomical Association’s own T3010 filings, published by the Canada Revenue Agency. Verify against the CRA’s charities listing (search BN 866911712RR0001), or read how we compute the receipt.