It is important to note that due to the different accounting practices and funding restrictions set by CRA, the numbers below do not tell the full story. This is especially true for charities and foundations which own significant real estate (book value vs market value), fund community programs that can't be classified as charitable activities or receive significant government funding. Year-to-year revenue and donations numbers also vary depending on whether significant bequests have been received for the year. It is recommended to contact the charity directly to get more information.
As of 2016, there was a total of 21 Estonian-related charities and foundations in Canada. In order to encourage community donations and to provide some transparency to their operations, the following overview provides some background information.
All the data in Spreadsheet
Top 5 by revenue
Estonian Relief Committee In Canada - $4,733,207
Estonian Foundation Of Canada - $758,898
Estonian Studies Centre - $446,559
St. Peter's Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Toronto - $284,446
Estonian Baptist Church Of Toronto - $120,705
Top 5 by receipted donations
Estonian Studies Centre - $220,956
St. Peter's Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Toronto - $141,803
Estonian Baptist Church Of Toronto - $114,428
Estonian Foundation Of Canada - $94,049
Estonian Relief Committee In Canada - $51,389
Top 5 By Charitable Programs
Estonian Relief Committee In Canada - $4,643,960
St. Peter's Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Toronto - $353,693
Estonian Studies Centre - $213,985
Estonian Foundation Of Canada - $209,015
St Peter's Estonian Evangelical Church In Vancouver - $178,418
Top 5 By Net Assets
Estonian Church Foundation - $6,509,506
Ehatare Foundation - $3,232,816
Estonian Foundation Of Canada - $3,100,846
Estonian Relief Committee In Canada - $3,017,438
St. Andrews Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Congregation In Toronto - $2,185,005
In alphabetical order
CHAIR OF ESTONIAN STUDIES FOUNDATION
Established: 1984
Contact: 416-250-7003
Ongoing programs: The primary purpose of the charity is to maintain a Chair of Estonian Studies at the University of Toronto and to receive and maintain funds for the endowment of such Chair.
Directors: Peeter Einola, Olev Trass, Kaja Telmet, Tonis Laar, Juri Daniel, Laas Leivat, Jaan Meri, Merike Remmel, Anita Saar, Tarmo Remmel
CHAIR OF ESTONIAN STUDIES FOUNDATION
Revenue: $22,270
Total Expenses: $26,564
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $26,064
Total Assets: $16,969
Total Liabilities: $38,655
DEANERY OF THE ESTONIAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA
Established: 1996
Contact: 416-484-0471
Ongoing programs: support to Estonian Lutheran congregations in Canada to carry out mission work and outreach. We also provide charitable donations to the Lutheran Church in Estonia for the restoration of church buildings.
Directors: Mart Salumae, Leena M. Liivet
Revenue: $21,954
Total Expenses: $19,769
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $14,414
Total Assets: $35,897
Total Liabilities: $1,100
Ehatare Foundation
Established: 2010
Contact: -
Ongoing programs: To establish, operate and maintain a seniors' retirement residence and nursing home, including by providing programs and/or services for personal care, nursing, housekeeping, meals, shopping assistance, recreation, education and social integration.
Directors: Raul Pumber, Raimond Kurba, Marju Saagi
Revenue: $64,185
Receipted: $0
Total Expenses: $2,599
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: n/a
Total Assets: $3,235,658
Total Liabilities: $2,842
ESTONIAN ARTS CENTRE
Established: 1975
Contact: www.estarts.ca
Ongoing programs: Maintenance of charity's archive & art collection Promotion of Estonian music - concerts
Directors: Viljar Weimann, Charles Kipper, Avo Kittask, Evi Vahtra
Revenue: $7,043
Total Expenses: $10,697
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: n/a
Total Assets: $192,813
Total Liabilities: $192,813
ESTONIAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF TORONTO
Established: 1982
Contact: 416-282-3419
Ongoing programs: The primary purpose of the Estonian Baptist Church of Toronto is to proclaim & teach Christian doctrine, to promote a Christian lifestyle to members of the congregation and adherents in accordance with the teachings of the holy bible. We also organize and hold religious services, Christian education programs, activities and youth work. We teach and perform sacred music, direct and perform welfare & relief activities both in Canada and abroad, regular weekly services and meetings are held in the church facility as well as in nursing & seniors homes.
Directors: CHARLES KIPPER, ERWIN PAIVEL, JURI PUUSAAG, KALJO SULD, MARIKA WILBIKS, PAUL WILBIKS
Revenue: $120,705
Total Expenses: $136,345
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $22,085
Total Assets: $821,879
Total Liabilities: $821,879
ESTONIAN CHURCH FOUNDATION
Established: 1967
Contact: 778-229-6574
Ongoing programs: We operate and maintain a church facility that serves two Estonian congregations and also serves as a community centre and a library
Directors: OLEV RUMM, ENNO PAAT, KULLIKE KOVAMEES, MARI KAUL-RAHIMAN, VELLO PUSS, EDDA DAVIS, THOMAS PAJUR, ALAR SUURKASK, MARJE SUURKASK, VALVE KAUL, PAUL KOVAMEES, KAERMA ALGUR
Revenue: $18,720
Total Expenses: $56,744
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $55,926
Total Assets: $6,509,566
Total Liabilities: n/a
ESTONIAN ECUMENICAL RELIEF ORGANIZATION
Established: 1990
Contact: 416-528-5399
Ongoing programs: Medical Projects, Student Scholarships
Directors: Mari-Ann TAMMARK, Toomas MERILO, Mart PIKKOV, Laas LEIVAT, Avo KITTASK, Aarne LUIK
Revenue: $16,609
Total Expenses: $3,944
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $2,118
Total Assets: n/a
Total Liabilities: n/a
Estonian Foundation of Canada
Established: 1974
Contact: www.estonianfoundation.ca
Ongoing programs: EFC provides and supports Estonian cultural and heritage programs across Canada. This includes advancing education through language, history and cultural programs, and scholarships; increasing the public's understanding and appreciation of the arts; promoting the public's understanding and appreciation of Canada's multicultural community by supporting the heritage and history of Estonians in Canada.
Directors: Eva Varangu, Mihkel Holmberg, Peeter Poldre, Toomas Kutti, Lia Hess, Katrin Roop, Eevi Novek, Elli Kipper, Martin Weiler
Revenue: $758,898
Total Expenses: $435,810
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $209,015
Total Assets: $3,884,128
Total Liabilities: $783,282
ESTONIAN RELIEF COMMITTEE IN CANADA
Established: 1980
Contact: 416-528-5399
Ongoing programs: Estonian Relief Committee in Canada (ERC), is a Canada wide Estonian aid organization. Its objectives are to draw together Estonians and their organizations in Canada to provide aid for the benefit of the Estonian community, give or organize aid to needy Estonians, and to establish and maintain or support children s summer camps, nursing and retirement homes and other social services and community organization.
Directors: Raul Pumber, Marju Saagi, Marja Soots, Marika Sepp, Allan Eistrat, Ulo Lindstrom, Kairi Hemingway, Paul Wilbiks, Raimond Kurba
Revenue: $4,733,207
Total Expenses: $4,690,132
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $4,643,960
Total Assets: $3,578,947
Total Liabilities: $561,509
ESTONIAN SCOUTS AND GUIDES IN CANADA
Established: 1986
Contact:
Ongoing programs: 1.Regular activities of Scouts and Guides (Meetings, competitions, training programs.) 2.Summer champs and Jamborees 3.Maintaining Camp facility 4.Purchase supplies and equipment for activities.
Directors: Enno Agur, Ingrid Kutt, Ivar Nippak, Tiiu Remmel, Toomas Kutti, Tiina Tamm, Lydia E Van der Veen, Aleks Kivi
Revenue: $84,544
Total Expenses: $118,076
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $117,033
Total Assets: $569,794
Total Liabilities: $9,479
Estonian Studies Centre
Established: 2010
Contact: 416-925-9405
Ongoing programs: To promote programs, facilities and endeavours related to Estonian studies in Canada.
Directors: Anne Agur, Kadi Kais, Jaan Kruus, Asta Lokk, Jaan Meri, Anne Osso, Norman Reintamm, Merike Remmel, Kaja Telmet.
Revenue: $446,559
Total Expenses: $241,939
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $213,985
Total Assets: $740,529
Total Liabilities: $34,945
ESTONIAN UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH OF VANCOUVER
Established: 1967
Contact: 604-541-9853
Ongoing programs: 1) Retain a place of worship for the congregation 2) Support missionary organizations & evangelism. 3) Social outreach, religious fellowship & auxiliary organizations.
Directors: Peter Lepik, Anne Lepik, Villi Vink, Andres Kirves, Thomas Kirves, Tiiu Jaager, Hugo Liiva
Revenue: $14,364
Total Expenses: $100,377
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $98,877
Total Assets: $459,157
Total Liabilities: n/a
FIRST ESTONIAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CONGREGATION IN HAMILTON
Established: 1967
Contact: -
Ongoing programs: Serving the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Community in Hamilton and surrounding area as a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada
Directors: Jaan Pallop, Evy Beraldo, Marion Code, Leena Jaanimagi, Toomas Eichenbaum, Tiina Coverdale, Toomas Saar
Revenue: $26,128
Total Expenses: $32,863
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $2,740
Total Assets: $284,415
Total Liabilities: $0
SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ESTONIAN STUDIES IN CANADA
Established: 1981
Contact: 604-874-1696
Ongoing programs: SAESC's programs continued in 2016 as in previous years: lectures, musical performances, commemorations, celebrations to observe important dates in the Canadian-Estonian community.
Directors: Juta K Kitching, Anne Tork, Irene Olljum, Edda Davis, Erli Lepik, Teas Tanner, Viktor Remmelg, Tarmo Viitre
Revenue: $345
Total Expenses: $725
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $725
Total Assets: $26,352
Total Liabilities: n/a
ST PETER'S ESTONIAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH IN VANCOUVER
Established: 1967
Contact: n/a
Ongoing programs: Sunday services, wedding/funerals, confirmation classes, counselling sessions, sunday school
Directors: Milvi Puusepp, Christina Naano-Vesik, Virve Harris, Armas Kivislid, Linda Johnson, Erik Allas, Ats Selder, Lydia Naano, Aug Ants
Revenue: $41,489
Total Expenses: $183,995
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $178,418
Total Assets: $1,571,903
Total Liabilities: $8,055
ST. ANDREWS ESTONIAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CONGREGATION IN TORONTO
Established: 1967
Contact: 416-923-5172
Ongoing programs: We hold worship services weekly. We give pastoral care. We provide ministries for women, men, youth and children weekly. Operators and administrators of a religious congregation for the benefit of its members and the community.
Directors: Riina S Klaas, Juri Silmberg, Viiu Kanep, Enn Kiilaspea, Hans Westerblom, Heli Kopti, Epp Aruja
Revenue: $55,596
Total Expenses: $167,809
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $149,756
Total Assets: $2,185,005
Total Liabilities: n/a
ST. JOHN'S ESTONIAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Established: 1967
Contact: 514-488-0589
Ongoing programs: We hold worship services twice a month with fellowship gatherings - We offer and give pastoral care.
Directors: Piret Koppel, Tiiu Poldma, Jules Smeets, Aino Arik, Agnet Toke, Anne Altosaar, Matthew Anderson
Revenue: $29,043
Total Expenses: $98,682
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $56,731
Total Assets: $420,129
Total Liabilities: $91,886
ST. PAUL'S ESTONIAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CONGREGATION IN OTTAWA
Established: 1993
Contact: 613-741-7118
Ongoing programs: Our charity organized one church service at the Latvian Peace Ev. Lutheran Church in Ottawa
Directors: Erich Järvlepp, Aino Rebanc, Tiit Kauri
Revenue: $735
Total Expenses: $1,080
Charitable programs: $885
Total Assets: n/a
Total Liabilities: n/a
ST. PETER'S ESTONIAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF TORONTO
Established: 1967
Contact: 416-483-5847
Ongoing programs: Operate a church and its related activities
Directors: Peeter Poldre, Juri Laansoo, Liivia Kangsepp, Naani Holsmer, Leena Liivet, Mart Salumae, Talvi Maimets, Allar Viinamae, Kairi Taul-Hemingway
Revenue: $284,446
Total Expenses: $353,693
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $353,693
Total Assets: $1,909,848
Total Liabilities: $74,834
VANCOUVER ESTONIAN ORTHODOX CONGREGATION
Established: 1967
Contact: n/a
Ongoing programs: We hold worship services periodically We hold funeral services (IF Required).
Directors: Enno Paat, Marje Suurkask, Kullike Kovamees, Leida Normsoo
Revenue: $2,875
Total Expenses: $5,196
Charitable programs + Gifts to other charities: $1,305
Total Assets: $18,479
Total Liabilities: n/a
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