| Address |
700-413 Rue Saint-Jacques Montréal, H2Y 1N9 Canada |
|
| Address type | Registered Office Address | |
| Address province | Quebec |
| Corporation ID | 4540379 | |
| Business number | 822780862 | |
| Status | Active | |
| ACT | Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act | |
| Anniversary date | 05/04/2015 | |
| Last annual filing | 2026 | |
| Data verified | 10/31/2026 |
Approximate location (postal code area): GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).
| Name | Effective date | Type | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESTA BLACK YOUTH NETWORK | 01/18/2010 | Corporate Name | |
| DESTA BLACK YOUTH NETWORK | 05/19/2011 | Corporate Name | |
| DESTA RÉSEAU DE LA JEUNESSE NOIRE | 05/19/2011 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | |
| DESTA RÉSEAU DE LA COMMUNAUTÉ NOIRE | 11/05/2026 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | |
| DESTA BLACK COMMUNITY NETWORK | 11/05/2026 | Corporate Name | true |
last updated: 2026-11-01
| Type of corporation | Soliciting |
| Annual filing period (MM-DD) | 05-04 to 07-03 |
| Last annual meeting | 04/08/2026 |
| Year | Annual return |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Filed |
| 2025 | Filed |
| 2024 | Filed |
last checked: 11/01/2026
| Designation | Charitable organization |
| Category | Support of Schools and Education |
| Charity registration number | 822780862RR0001 |
| Website | www.destabyn.org |
| Fiscal period end | 12/31/2024 |
| Full-time employees | 14 |
| Total revenue | $893,101 |
| Tax-receipted gifts | $36,949 |
| Government funding | $604,123 |
| Total expenditures | $845,901 |
| Charitable programs | $741,194 |
| Management and administration | $104,707 |
| Total compensation | $493,127 |
| Total assets | $660,916 |
| Total liabilities | $80,645 |
Charitable programs: DESTA RUNS ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THROUGH THREE MAIN PILLARS OF ACTIVITY: CONTINUED LEARNING OFFERS DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH WISHING TO COMPLETE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION; INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY PLANS AND 1-ON-1 TUTORING SERVICES; COLLECTIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND RELEVANT OUTINGS; DESTA EDUCATION SUBSIDY OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS TO HELP DEFRAY TUITION COSTS. HEALTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERS LEADERSHIP TRAINING THROUGH WORKSHOPS CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND ADVOCACY; INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES; PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH...
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.
8 federal grants and contributions between 2021 and 2026 with a total value of $3,194,006.
| Start date | Department and program | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 |
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions REGI-BEP - Black Entrepreneurship Program - National Ecosystem Fund (contribution) 600074169 Support activities: The project aims to offer services to black entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses. |
$800,000 |
| 01/28/2026 |
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Small Scale Projects (Intake 2) (grant) ONYX Lab Food Delivery Service Revival by DESTA Black Youth Network This project aims to purchase hydroponic systems, hydroponic startup supplies, kitchen equipment, refrigerator heavy equipment rental and cargo van. |
$64,697 |
| 07/05/2022 |
Department of Justice Canada Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (contribution) A Social Justice Approach to Reintegration The Desta Black Youth Network will expand their existing "Re-Entry'' Program supporting the re-integration of incarcerated Black individuals in the community by adding a legal component to assist individuals with their legal needs related to reintegration. The project will also support the... |
$278,560 |
| 07/05/2022 |
Department of Justice Canada Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (contribution) A Social Justice Approach to Reintegration |
$435,110 |
| 08/12/2021 |
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Black Community Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund (REGI-BCEEF) (contribution) 400059839 Operating Costs: Within the framework of the Black Community Entrepreneurship Program (BCEP) and for a duration of 4 years, the project consists of the enhancement of programs offering specialized coaching services to young English-speaking entrepreneurs from the Black community of Greater Montreal... |
$462,500 |
| 08/11/2021 |
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program (REGI) (contribution) 400059839 Operating costs: Within the framework of the Black Community Entrepreneurship Program (BCEP) and for a duration of 4 years, the project consists of the enhancement of programs offering specialized coaching services to young English-speaking entrepreneurs from the Black community of Greater Montreal... |
$517,500 |
| 08/11/2021 |
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions REGI-BEP - Black Entrepreneurship Program - National Ecosystem Fund (contribution) 400059839 |
$546,500 |
| 03/25/2021 |
Employment and Social Development Canada SDPP-CF - Supporting Black Communities - Grant (grant) DESTA Co-Working Space The objectives of the Program are to; support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges;.develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and... |
$89,139 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive disclosure of grants and contributions. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
| Date | Type | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2015 | Continuance (transition) | |
| 05/19/2011 | Amendment | |
| 01/18/2010 | Incorporation |
| Meeting date | Type of corporation | Year of filing |
|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2017 | Non-Soliciting | 2017 |
| 06/30/2016 | Non-Soliciting | 2016 |