Canada Council For the Arts
93% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Canada Council For the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 1962, with $288,194,404 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
Ottawa Ontario K1p 5v8, Canada, 00000 EIN 98-6000843 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2024)
$288.2M
▼ 11.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$266.7M
Net assets
$350.9M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Canada Council For the Arts: 93% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Canada Council For the Arts: 16 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Canada Council For the Arts: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Canada Council For the Arts: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The canada council for the arts is canada's national arm's length arts funding agency. activities are: grants (funding to individual professional artists & arts organizations); endowments & prizes (fellowships & prizes to some 200 artists and scholars); research; communications & arts promotion
Contact & location
- Address
- Ottawa Ontario K1p 5v8, Canada, 00000
- City
- —
- State
- —
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts & Cultural Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $352.0M (FY2020) to $288.2M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $126.4MNet assets $350.9M
Operating margin
7.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$477.4M
Total liabilities
$126.4M
Net assets
$350.9M
Salaries & benefits
$29.1M
11% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $288,194,404▼11.2% | $266,664,813▼16.6% | $350,931,449▲11.4% | $477,353,165▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $324,700,130▼5.1% | $319,712,442▼4.4% | $314,931,091▲4.3% | $452,116,457▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $342,003,304▼23.2% | $334,323,979▼21.2% | $301,817,229▼4.7% | $476,396,078▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $445,300,810▲26.5% | $424,373,207▲25.9% | $316,743,161▲7.6% | $525,244,006▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $351,991,886 | $337,028,322 | $294,308,760 | $451,728,089 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Michelle Chawla-ghadban — $196,377 (0.07% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Chawla-ghadban | Director and Ceo | 37.5 | $196,377 |
| Joanne Larocque-poirier | Chief of Staff and Corp. Sec. | 37.5 | $160,892 |
| Lise Ann Johnson | Deputy Director General, Arts Granting Programs | 37.5 | $147,727 |
| Eva Jacobs | Cfo and Chief Security Officer | 37.5 | $147,121 |
| Felipe Diaz | Director, Granting Program Operations | 37.5 | $138,189 |
| Yves-gerard Mehou-loko | Secretary General - Canadian Commission For Unesco | 37.5 | $132,341 |
| Caroline Lussier | Director, Arts Promotion | 37.5 | $128,032 |
| Thien Thong Huynh | Project Director | 37.5 | $125,643 |
| Marilyn Desrosiers | Director, Supporting Artistic Practice | 37.5 | $122,938 |
| Nichole Mcgill | Director of Communication | 37.5 | $122,931 |
| Eric Sauve | Chief Information Officer | 37.5 | $121,895 |
| Sanjay Shahani | Director General, Strategy and Public Affairs | 37.5 | $103,336 |
| Jesse Wente | Chair of the Board of Directors | 0 | $8,888 |
| Ingrid Leong | Board Member | 0 | $5,384 |
| Marie Pier Germain | Vice Chair - Board of Directors | 0 | $5,248 |
| Charlie Wall-andrews | Board Member | 0 | $4,917 |
| Irfhan Rawji | Board Member | 0 | $4,858 |
| Stephane Moraille | Board Member | 0 | $4,800 |
| Jan-fryderyk Pleszczynski | Board Member | 0 | $4,682 |
| Karl Schwonik | Board Member | 0 | $4,682 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Inc | It Consulting | $1,796,513 |
| Leveragetek It Solutions | It Support | $980,704 |
| Precisionerp Incorporated | It Support | $404,058 |
| Cistel Technology Inc | It Support | $270,767 |
| Arthur J Gallagher Canada Limited | Insurance Services | $190,009 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Canada Council For the Arts a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Canada Council For the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-6000843.
- What is Canada Council For the Arts's EIN?
- Canada Council For the Arts's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-6000843.
- How much revenue does Canada Council For the Arts report?
- Canada Council For the Arts reported $288,194,404 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Canada Council For the Arts's spending goes to programs?
- Canada Council For the Arts spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Canada Council For the Arts have?
- CharityIndex grades Canada Council For the Arts A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Canada Council For the Arts's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Canada Council For the Arts's latest Form 990 is $196,377, paid to Michelle Chawla-ghadban (Director and Ceo).
Explore more
Data for Canada Council For the Arts (EIN 98-6000843) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.