| Address |
809 Blackburn Mews Kingston, K7P 2N6 Canada |
|
| Address type | Registered Office Address | |
| Address province | Ontario |
| Corporation ID | 299171 | |
| Business number | 130523467 | |
| Status | Active | |
| ACT | Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act | |
| Anniversary date | 06/12/2014 | |
| Last annual filing | 2026 | |
| Data verified | 10/31/2026 |
Location: Statistics Canada, Open Database of Addresses (Open Government Licence – Canada).
| Name | Effective date | Type | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF CANADA | 05/02/1978 | Corporate Name | |
| THE JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF CANADA | 06/12/2014 | Corporate Name | true |
last updated: 2026-11-01
| Type of corporation | Soliciting |
| Annual filing period (MM-DD) | 06-12 to 08-11 |
| Last annual meeting | 10/25/2025 |
| Year | Annual return |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Filed |
| 2025 | Filed |
| 2024 | Filed |
last checked: 11/01/2026
| Designation | Charitable organization |
| Category | Community Resource |
| Charity registration number | 130523467RR0001 |
| Website | www.johnhoward.ca |
| Fiscal period end | 03/31/2024 |
| Full-time employees | 3 |
| Part-time employees | 7 |
| Total revenue | $4,143,328 |
| Tax-receipted gifts | $170,105 |
| Government funding | $3,930,637 |
| Total expenditures | $4,008,690 |
| Charitable programs | $3,132,332 |
| Management and administration | $503,976 |
| Fundraising | $30,587 |
| Total compensation | $439,753 |
| Total assets | $2,917,627 |
| Total liabilities | $1,109,714 |
Charitable programs: Community education and policy development with respect to our objectives of just effective and humane justice and corrections Network support and information sharing with John Howard Societies across Canada Grants to Provincial and Territorial John Howard Societies to aid them in meeting their charitable objectives as John Howard Society members Referral and support to the John Howard Society clients and family members Management of national contract with Canada Border Services Agency to provide support and supervision to those with immigration issues Piloting a project to use technological...
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, registered charity information return (T3010) for the fiscal period ending 03/31/2024. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
10 federal grants and contributions between 2019 and 2026 with a total value of $5,837,131.
| Start date | Department and program | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2026 |
Public Safety Canada (GCP-VO) Grants and Contributions Program to Voluntary Organizations (grant) JHS Network Support The John Howard Society of Canada seeks to achieve reductions in crime and improving criminal justice by contributing to infrastructure costs of the network, improving service delivery, researching, increasing public awareness, advocating and influencing reforms in the criminal justice system, and... |
$2,500,000 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2026 - The John Howard Society of Canada (Kingston and the Islands) 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... |
$4,788 |
| 03/22/2025 |
Public Safety Canada (GCP-NVO) Grants and Contribution Program to National Voluntary Organizations (grant) 2025-2026 Renewal of GP to NVOs – John Howard Society The John Howard Society of Canada has applied for funding under the Grants Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GP to NVOs) which supports not-for-profit or national voluntary organizations that are active in the area of corrections, conditional release and/or community reintegration. The... |
$509,795 |
| 04/24/2023 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2023 - The John Howard Society of Canada (Kingston and the Islands) |
$4,340 |
| 04/25/2022 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2022 - The John Howard Society of Canada (Kingston and the Islands) |
$4,200 |
| 04/26/2021 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2021-John Howard Society of Canada-(Kingston and the Islands) |
$13,367 |
| 09/17/2020 |
Public Safety Canada Policy Development Contribution Program (PDCP) (contribution) Connecting to Community During Covid-19 John Howard Society of Canada (JHSC) will engage with JHS Ontario to conduct the survey of CRFs which will be used to determine needs and appropriate technological solutions and develop communications tools to promote new system to prisoners. JHSC will use the services of a JHS Kingston case... |
$108,445 |
| 09/17/2020 |
Public Safety Canada (PDCP) Policy Development Contribution Program (contribution) Connecting to Community During Covid-19 |
$108,445 |
| 04/09/2020 |
Public Safety Canada (GP to NVOs) The Grants Program to National Voluntary Organizations (contribution) 2020 to 2025 GP to NVOs - John Howard Society of Canada The John Howard Society of Canada (JHSC) is a national organization with fifty-three incorporated Societies providing services in over 80 communities across Canada. Direct service to individuals is delivered primarily by the local branches and affiliates (which are supported by... |
$2,548,975 |
| 08/02/2019 |
Public Safety Canada (PDCP) Policy Development Contribution Program (contribution) Peer-Supported Reintegration Podcasts The purpose of the contribution is to provide funding to support the reintegration of offenders by developing a series of podcasts that allow former prisoners to share experiences and provide advice on preparing for release and how to successfully transition from institutions to communities. |
$34,776 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive disclosure of grants and contributions. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
23 federal government contracts over $10,000 between 2018 and 2026 with a total value of $68,112,437. Main clients: Canada Border Services Agency, Employment and Social Development Canada. The 10 most recent contracts are listed below.
| Contract date | Department and description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 until 04/30/2026 |
Canada Border Services Agency Welfare Services |
$15,250 |
| 12/17/2025 until 03/21/2026 |
Canada Border Services Agency Welfare Services |
$22,500 |
| 12/17/2025 until 02/28/2026 |
Canada Border Services Agency Welfare Services |
$19,000 |
| 11/10/2025 until 01/31/2026 |
Canada Border Services Agency Tuition fees/costs-courses not elsewhere specified |
$20,750 |
| 10/28/2025 until 12/31/2025 |
Canada Border Services Agency Welfare services |
$23,000 |
| 10/28/2025 until 12/31/2025 |
Canada Border Services Agency Welfare services |
$23,000 |
| 08/13/2025 until 01/29/2026 |
Canada Border Services Agency Welfare Services |
$52,314 |
| 08/13/2025 until 03/31/2026 |
Canada Border Services Agency Welfare Services |
$27,025 |
| 04/08/2025 until 03/31/2027 |
Canada Border Services Agency Welfare Services |
$684,014 |
| 04/08/2025 until 03/31/2027 |
Canada Border Services Agency Welfare Services |
$2,639,718 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive publication of contracts over $10,000. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
| Date | Type | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2018 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 09/13/2016 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 06/12/2014 | Continuance (transition) | |
| 11/18/2011 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 12/12/2005 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 11/19/2001 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 11/16/1999 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 05/02/1978 | Incorporation |
| Meeting date | Type of corporation | Year of filing |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2016 | Soliciting | 2017 |
| 10/24/2015 | Soliciting | 2016 |
| 10/25/2014 | Soliciting | 2015 |