Below is a summary of some bottom line information from the returns filed for 2011, with a comparison to 2010 in parenthesis. These are taken mainly from Schedule 6 but in some cases where that is not available from Section D. Go to http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/lstngs/menu-eng.html and search for "genealogical" or "family history" to see the complete returns.
Summary
Nine societies have 2011 results reported as of 9 September 2012. Data for the New Brunswick Genealogical Society also reported last year were not available. Four had net assets exceeding $100,000. By far the largest was OGS with net assets of nearly $2M.
All societies reporting had a surplus of revenues over expenditures except for Saskatchewan with a deficit less than $1,000. The Alberta Genealogical Society had the largest surplus.
The Quebec Family History Society had the highest annual membership fee ($65), the Genealogical Society of Nova Scotia the lowest ($30).
The Alberta Genealogical Society
Total assets of $536,466 ($148,681), and liabilities of $200,592 ($24,352). The total revenue was $254,380 ($141,098) of which the major component was revenue received from the provincial government of $140,322 ($76,817). Expenditures totaled $218,231 ($142,518), the total expenditure on management and administration being $124,320 ($65,590). The membership fee was $50.
British Columbia Genealogical Society
The Quebec Family History Society had the highest annual membership fee ($65), the Genealogical Society of Nova Scotia the lowest ($30).
The Alberta Genealogical Society
Total assets of $536,466 ($148,681), and liabilities of $200,592 ($24,352). The total revenue was $254,380 ($141,098) of which the major component was revenue received from the provincial government of $140,322 ($76,817). Expenditures totaled $218,231 ($142,518), the total expenditure on management and administration being $124,320 ($65,590). The membership fee was $50.
British Columbia Genealogical Society
Total assets of $203,016 ($199,265) and liabilities of $10,085 ($8,6130). Total revenue was $24,783 ($38,565). That substantial reduction appears to be accounted for by a decrease in sales and in membership. Expenditures totaled $22,502 ($30,964). While the surplus for the year declined net assets continue to climb. The individual annual membership fee was $45.00
British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa Total assets for BIFHSGO were $81,491 ($76,722) and liabilities of $30,562 ($28,490). Total revenue was $51,232 ($51,090) of which $18,455 ($17,855) was from memberships. Expenditures totaled $44,638 ($38,964) with $9,595 ($4,764) spent on management and administration. The membership fee was $35 and is increased to $40 for 2013.
Manitoba Genealogical Society
British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa Total assets for BIFHSGO were $81,491 ($76,722) and liabilities of $30,562 ($28,490). Total revenue was $51,232 ($51,090) of which $18,455 ($17,855) was from memberships. Expenditures totaled $44,638 ($38,964) with $9,595 ($4,764) spent on management and administration. The membership fee was $35 and is increased to $40 for 2013.
Manitoba Genealogical Society
Total assets of $50,743 ($45,448) and liabilities of $22,458 ($15,083). Total revenue was $60,780 ($57,240). Expenditures totaled $59,162 ($58,222) of which management and administration accounted for $4,442 ($5,002).
New Brunswick Genealogical Society
2011 return not posted as of 9 September 2012. The annual membership fee was $35.
Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia
New Brunswick Genealogical Society
2011 return not posted as of 9 September 2012. The annual membership fee was $35.
Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012, GANS had total assets of $303,274 ($303,274) and no reported liabilities. Total revenue was $32,549 ($23,058 ). Total expenditures were $30,717 ($30,317). The Association's annual membership fee remains at $30.00.
Ontario Genealogical Society
Ontario Genealogical Society
Total assets of $ 2,324,973 ($2,574,939) of which $1,480,530 ($1,682,525) was held as cash bank accounts and short-term investments. Liabilities totaled ($246,412) $391,261. Total revenue was $ 621,393 ($641,731) including $297,991 ($320,678) from memberships. Expenditures totaled $617,151 ($628,220) of which $136,994 ($97,800) was spent on management and administration. The 2012 annual membership fee was $60 plus any fee for branch membership, typically $15.
Québec Family History Society
Québec Family History Society
Total assets of $ 65,742 ($54,811) of which $49,056 ($48,993) was held as cash bank accounts and short-term investments. Liabilities totaled $ 7,899 ($10,514). Total revenue was $ 60,623 ($49,625) the largest component of which, $34,440 ($34,893) was for memberships. Expenditures totaled $47,420 ($50,679) including $28,886 ($22,571) for occupancy costs. There were no costs for management and administration. The annual fee was $65.
Saskatchewan Genealogical Society
Saskatchewan Genealogical Society
Total assets of $ 46,921 ($100,126). Liabilities totaled $ 65,054 ($117,710). Total revenue of $261,767 ( $229,058) included $146,050 ( $135,000) from provincial government sources. Expenditures of $262,316 ($245,275) included $170,572 ($172,835) for management and administration. A regular family membership was $40.00, $50.00 with access to Society databases online.
Victoria Genealogical Society
Victoria Genealogical Society
Total assets of $24,786 ($197,975) and no liabilities ($57,349). Total revenue was N/A ($32,836). Expenditures totaled $35,790 ($32,490). Individual annual membership was $50.
Excellent post, John. Reminds me of Anderson Cooper's "Keeping Them Honest" reports. Just an FYI. The OGS BRANCH fees are typically and additional $10-$12. SIG fees are typically an additional $5.
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