General Information

Shorefast Foundation

Address 98 Iceberg Arena
Fogo Island Central, A0G 2X0
Canada
Address type Registered Office Address
Address province NF
Corporation ID 4227174
Business number 858830904
Status Active
ACT Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
Anniversary date 10/09/2013
Last annual filing 2025
Data verified 10/31/2026
Description
Shorefast Foundation is an active enterprise which was registered under Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act with a corporation no 4227174 (business no 858830904). The amendment was performed on 2018-12-13. The company is headquartered in Fogo Island Central at 98 Iceberg Arena, A0G 2X0 in Nf province. To our knowledge, the latest annual meeting took place on 2016-10-20.
Additional companies in the vicinity are: Harbour Authority Of Bridgeport, Moreton's Harbour and Valley Pond, Harbour Authority Of Newtown, Harbour Authority Of Valleyfield/Badgers Quay/Pools Island, Airsurv Inc., Harbour Authority Of Greenspond.

Approximate location (postal code area): GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).

Company names
Name Effective date Type Current
FRANGIPANI FOUNDATION 03/11/2004 Corporate Name
SHOREFAST FOUNDATION 11/13/2007 Corporate Name true
Directors
Tim Brodhead
,
Barbara McInnes
,
ALAN COBB
,
Josh Quinton
,
GORDON SLADE
,
M. ZITA COBB
,
Robert Sirman
,
Judy Stein-Korte
,
Judy Brinson
,

last updated: 2026-10-30

Registered Charity
DesignationCharitable organization
CategoryOrganizations Relieving Poverty
Charity registration number858830904RR0001
Websitewww.shorefast.org
Fiscal period end12/31/2024
Full-time employees23
Part-time employees11
Total revenue$4,915,360
  Tax-receipted gifts$1,749,005
  Government funding$507,303
Total expenditures$4,426,961
  Charitable programs$3,129,239
  Management and administration$711,184
  Fundraising$462,084
  Total compensation$1,587,176
Total assets$47,215,851
Total liabilities$21,242,015

Charitable programs: Shorefast’s mission is to build economic and cultural resilience on Fogo Island and to help make it possible for local communities to thrive in the global economy. Shorefast’s suite of charitable programs on Fogo Island comprise a holistic set of initiatives to support the local community’s economic development: investing in the visual arts through the internationally recognized residency-based program Fogo Island Arts environmental sustainability with a focus on the health of the ocean strengthening cultural heritage cultivating local foodways and capacity development. The Shorefast...

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.

Government Grants and Contributions

19 federal grants and contributions between 2008 and 2026 with a total value of $10,314,656. The 10 most recent agreements are listed below.

Start dateDepartment and programValue
04/20/2026 Employment and Social Development Canada
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution)
Shorefast Foundation
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... 		$10,448
04/21/2025 Employment and Social Development Canada
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution)
Shorefast Foundation 		$10,226
02/20/2025 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (contribution)
226676
Implement the Shorefast Foundation initiative for place-based economies 		$3,000,000
05/28/2024 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (contribution)
226041
Undertake a targeted sales and marketing campaign to grow the international visitor market 		$181,967
04/22/2024 Employment and Social Development Canada
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution)
Shorefast Foundation 		$14,961
04/24/2023 Employment and Social Development Canada
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution)
Shorefast Foundation 		$23,165
04/01/2023 Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Oceans Management Program - Contributions (contribution)
The purpose of the Oceans Management Contribution funding is to support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada. 		$389,300
04/25/2022 Employment and Social Development Canada
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution)
Shorefast Foundation 		$21,030
01/14/2022 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (contribution)
218607
Undertake a 12 month community economics pilot 		$350,000
04/26/2021 Employment and Social Development Canada
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution)
Shorefast Foundation 		$15,892

Source: Government of Canada, proactive disclosure of grants and contributions. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Company activities
Date Type Section
12/13/2018 Amendment 51
03/11/2004 Incorporation
07/05/2004 Amendment
06/13/2006 Amendment
11/13/2007 Amendment
10/09/2013 Continuance (transition)
05/18/2017 Amendment 51
11/30/2018 Amendment 51
Company annual return
Meeting date Type of corporation Year of filing
10/20/2016 Soliciting 2016
04/10/2015 Soliciting 2015
07/24/2014 Soliciting 2014
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