| Address |
50 Mackenzie King Bridge Ottawa, K1N 0C5 Canada |
|
| Address type | Registered Office Address | |
| Address province | Ontario |
| Corporation ID | 2852144 | |
| Business number | 137078960 | |
| Status | Active | |
| ACT | Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act | |
| Anniversary date | 07/18/2013 | |
| Last annual filing | 2026 | |
| Data verified | 10/31/2026 |
| Name | Effective date | Type | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OTTAWA ART GALLERY | 09/14/1992 | Corporate Name | true |
| LA GALERIE D'ART D'OTTAWA | 09/14/1992 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | true |
last updated: 2026-10-30
| Designation | Charitable organization |
| Category | Arts |
| Charity registration number | 137078960RR0001 |
| Website | www.oaggao.ca |
| Fiscal period end | 12/31/2024 |
| Part-time employees | 36 |
| Total revenue | $3,397,367 |
| Tax-receipted gifts | $118,144 |
| Government funding | $1,649,369 |
| Total expenditures | $3,392,637 |
| Charitable programs | $2,483,912 |
| Management and administration | $775,565 |
| Fundraising | $133,160 |
| Total compensation | $1,707,674 |
| Total assets | $2,290,197 |
| Total liabilities | $2,281,788 |
Charitable programs: The presentation interpretation dissemination and acquisition of works of art for the benefit of the community- through exhibitions research public programs publications social media and retail sales of artwork. In 2020 the OAG received its Category 'A' Museum Designation granted by the Canadian Conservation Institute for its new building. This designation allows the gallery to receive Canadian Cultural Property. Programming continued to exemplify the OAG’s drive to collaborate and to approach subject matter through unique strategies in order to stay relevant and build new audiences.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, registered charity information return (T3010) for the fiscal period ending 12/31/2024. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
6 federal grants and contributions between 2018 and 2022 with a total value of $265,861.
| Start date | Department and program | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2022 |
Canadian Heritage Museums Assistance Program (grant) OAG Collections Management Software Upgrade Museums Assistance Program |
$45,000 |
| 06/28/2021 |
Canadian Heritage Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality (grant) Collection Acces Translation Project 2021 Enhancement of Official Languages Program |
$4,977 |
| 05/01/2021 |
Canadian Heritage Museum Assistance Program (MAP) - Access to Heritage (contribution) A Family Palette: Frances-Anne Johnston, Franz Johnston, and Franklin Arbuckle Museum Assistance Program (MAP) |
$195,000 |
| 09/21/2020 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2020 - Ottawa Art Gallery-Galerie d'art d'Ottawa (Ottawa - Vanier) Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide... |
$4,430 |
| 06/10/2019 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (other transfer payment) Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and... |
$8,860 |
| 05/14/2018 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ2018-Ottawa Art Gallery | Galerie d'art d'Ottawa (Ottawa-Vanier) N/A |
$7,594 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive disclosure of grants and contributions. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
1 federal government contract over $10,000 in 2025 with a total value of $20,000. Main clients: National Gallery of Canada.
| Contract date | Department and description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2025 until 12/31/2025 |
National Gallery of Canada Exhibition participation fee |
$20,000 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive publication of contracts over $10,000. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
| Date | Type | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2017 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 07/18/2013 | Continuance (transition) | |
| 09/14/1992 | Incorporation |
| Meeting date | Type of corporation | Year of filing |
|---|---|---|
| 06/21/2017 | Soliciting | 2017 |
| 06/16/2016 | Soliciting | 2016 |
| 06/18/2015 | Soliciting | 2015 |