The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Saanich
Charitable organization · Victoria, British Columbia · BN 132716887RR0001 · Other Religions
Source: T3010 return, FPE 2024-03-20. Split of total expenditures ($185,726) as filed with the CRA.
The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Saanich is a charitable organization based in Victoria, British Columbia, classified by the CRA under other religions. In its fiscal year ending March 20, 2024, it reported $194K in revenue and $186K in expenditures.
Its funding that year was roughly 88% from donations, 6% from other charities. In 2024, 3 other registered charities reported granting it a combined $30K.
Compared with 14,125 religious charities of similar size, its share of spending on mission — charitable programs plus grants to other charities — ranked above 84% of peers.
It reported gifts to 1 qualified donee totalling $168K in 2024, the largest being $168K to National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada. Revenue has grown substantially over its filings on record here, from $121K in 2020 to $194K in 2024. Its filed list of directors and trustees shows 9 names.
In its own words
Held nineteen spiritual gatherings (feasts) for the baha'is of saanich. Observed nine holy days. Held regular meetings of the local spiritual assembly. Oversaw administrative affairs of the community and developed programs for sharing the message of the baha'I faith. Held devotional meetings study circles children and junior youth classes open to all. Provided financial support to the national spiritual assebmly of the baha'is of canada (associated charity) for its programs. Committed to supporting charitable organizations. Participated in local adopt-a-highway program.
Ongoing-program description from its T3010 filing, verbatim.
The ledger, 2020–2024
| Year | Revenue | Spending | Programs | Fundraising | Gifts out | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194K | $186K | $17K | — | $168K | $22K |
| 2023 | $137K | $141K | $18K | — | $122K | $15K |
| 2022 | $138K | $137K | — | — | $94K | $0 |
| 2021 | $107K | $105K | — | — | $54K | $0 |
| 2020 | $121K | $138K | $65K | — | $74K | $12K |
Revenue printed in red where the year ran a deficit. Fiscal years by period end.
Money between charities, 2024
Granted $168K to 1 qualified donee:
- National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada$168K
Received $30K from 3 charities:
As reported on the donors’ own T3010 qualified-donee schedules.
Directors & trustees (2024)
Valerie Moore (chairman); Sahaub Missaughi; Neil Macmillan (vice chairman); Lena Scallion (secretary); Fletcher Bennett (treasurer); Minoo Maftechuck; Pegah Seisan; Nora Martin; Azin Nasseri.
As listed on its 2024 return.
Check the source
Every figure on this page is from The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Saanich’s own T3010 filings, published by the Canada Revenue Agency. Verify against the CRA’s charities listing (search BN 132716887RR0001), or read how we compute the receipt.