Victoria on Stage Musical Theatre Society
Charitable organization · Victoria, British Columbia · BN 119285039RR0001 · Arts
Source: T3010 return, FPE 2024-06-30. Split of total expenditures ($432,214) as filed with the CRA.
Victoria on Stage Musical Theatre Society is a charitable organization based in Victoria, British Columbia, classified by the CRA under arts. In its fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, it reported $485K in revenue and $432K in expenditures.
Its funding that year was roughly 18% from government. In 2024, 2 other registered charities reported granting it a combined $3,437.
Compared with 724 arts charities of similar size, its share of spending on mission — charitable programs plus grants to other charities — ranked above 77% of peers. Its fundraising cost per donated dollar was lower than 100% of that peer group. Its highest-paid position fell in the $40,000–79,999 range. The charity reported 1 permanent full-time position.
Its filed list of directors and trustees shows 11 names.
In its own words
The production of two broadway-scale musicals in the fall of 2023 and spring of 2024. Approximately 250 volunteers gave 30 000 hours during the year to reach close to 5 000 patrons over 14 performances. Two of these performances were sensory-friendly for patrons who are on the autism spectrum and struggle to cope in a live theatre setting. Almost 200 patrons were able to enjoy these special shows which were offered at a discount and were curated to remove potenial triggers making musical theatre more inclusive. The education & training program offered 4 affordable youth camps and classes. Du…
Ongoing-program description from its T3010 filing, verbatim.
The ledger, 2020–2024
| Year | Revenue | Spending | Programs | Fundraising | Gifts out | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $485K | $432K | $401K | $0 | $0 | $209K |
| 2023 | $364K | $445K | $410K | $0 | $0 | $156K |
| 2022 | $294K | $299K | $272K | — | — | $238K |
| 2021 | $126K | $133K | $111K | — | — | $243K |
| 2020 | $367K | $376K | $341K | — | — | $249K |
Revenue printed in red where the year ran a deficit. Fiscal years by period end.
Money between charities, 2024
Received $3,437 from 2 charities:
As reported on the donors’ own T3010 qualified-donee schedules.
What it pays
Its ten highest-paid positions, by band:
- $40,000–79,9991 position
- Permanent full-time positions1
- Total compensation, all staff$51K
Schedule 3 of its 2024 return. The CRA discloses bands, not names or exact salaries.
Directors & trustees (2024)
Suzan Pyke (president); Mary Clerihue (member at large); Quinn Stevens (treasurer / member at large); Rachel Paxton (member at large); Francesca Bitonti (past president); Janet Hender (secretary); Dwayne Gordon (vice president); Leah Moreau (member at large); Bret Newton (member at large); Emma Wilde (member at large); Anita Dale (member at large).
As listed on its 2024 return.
Check the source
Every figure on this page is from Victoria on Stage Musical Theatre Society’s own T3010 filings, published by the Canada Revenue Agency. Verify against the CRA’s charities listing (search BN 119285039RR0001), or read how we compute the receipt.