General Information

A Better Life Foundation

Address 300-1208 West Pender Street
Vancouver, V6E 2S8
Canada
Address type Registered Office Address
Address province British Columbia
Corporation ID 4447727
Business number 806665014
Status Active
ACT Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
Anniversary date 02/16/2015
Last annual filing 2026
Data verified 10/31/2026

Description

A Better Life Foundation is an active establishment which was registered under Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act with a corporation no 4447727 (business no 806665014). The financial statement was performed on 2017-01-18. The company is located in Vancouver at 300-1208 West Pender Street, V6E 2S8 in British Columbia area. To our knowledge, the last annual meeting was on 2016-01-27.
Other enterprises in the vicinity are: Jade Maple Corporate Services Inc., Proximis Digital Inc., Mansouri Canadian Immigration Services Inc., Our Little Charity Canada, Artizo Institute.

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

Company names

Name Effective date Type Current
GIVE A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION 04/11/2008 Corporate Name
GIVE A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION 02/16/2015 Corporate Name
A Better Life Foundation 11/04/2026 Corporate Name true

Registered Charity

DesignationCharitable organization
CategoryFoundations
Charity registration number806665014RR0001
Websiteabetterlifefoundation.ca
Fiscal period end03/31/2024
Full-time employees12
Part-time employees5
Total revenue$877,237
  Tax-receipted gifts$743,339
Total expenditures$846,472
  Charitable programs$789,451
  Management and administration$48,651
  Fundraising$8,370
  Total compensation$413,665
Total assets$106,934
Total liabilities$107,923

Charitable programs: THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES FOOD TO THE LESS FORTUNATE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING A DAILY MEAL PROGRAM FOR MARGINALIZED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY AS WELL AS BY HOSTING COMMUNITY DINNERS AND EVENTS FOR THOSE MARGINALIZED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A FOOD WASTE RECOVERY PROGRAM THAT INTERCEPTS PERFECTLY GOOF FOOD DESTINED TO THE WASTE STREAM AND DIVERTS IT BACK INTO MEALS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CREATES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE FACING BARRIERS. THE ORGANIZATION IN ENGAGED IN AN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY.

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.

Government Grants and Contributions

6 federal grants and contributions between 2021 and 2026 with a total value of $138,905.

Start dateDepartment and programValue
04/20/2026 Employment and Social Development Canada
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution)
A Better Life 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... 		$34,875
04/24/2023 Employment and Social Development Canada
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution)
A Better Life Foundation 		$29,903
05/09/2022 Employment and Social Development Canada
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution)
A Better Life Foundation 		$15,027
07/07/2021 Employment and Social Development Canada
Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants (grant)
Accessibility Upgrades for A Better Life Foundation
The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community. 		$44,980
04/26/2021 Employment and Social Development Canada
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution)
A Better Life Foundation 		$0
03/30/2021 Employment and Social Development Canada
New Horizons for Seniors Program (grant)
Virtual Cooking Classes for Senior Women
The objectives of the Program are: • promoting volunteerism among seniors; • engaging seniors in the community through mentoring of others; • expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse; • supporting social participation and inclusion of seniors; and • providing capital... 		$14,120

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

Company activities

Date Type Section
03/05/2020 Financial Statement 0
10/02/2018 Financial Statement 0
12/13/2017 Financial Statement 0
01/18/2017 Financial Statement 0
02/16/2015 Continuance (transition)
08/22/2012 Amendment
04/11/2008 Incorporation

Company annual return

Meeting date Type of corporation Year of filing
01/27/2016 Soliciting 2016

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