| Address |
1 Centre Street Unit #102 Scarborough, M1J 3B4 Canada |
|
| Address type | Registered Office Address | |
| Address province | Ontario |
| Corporation ID | 738239 | |
| Business number | 124389164 | |
| Status | Active | |
| ACT | Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act | |
| Anniversary date | 07/24/2013 | |
| Last annual filing | 2026 | |
| Data verified | 10/31/2026 |
Approximate location (postal code area): GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).
| Name | Effective date | Type | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHILDREN'S BOOK CENTRE | 08/15/1978 | Corporate Name | |
| THE CANADIAN CHILDREN'S BOOK CENTRE | 03/02/1987 | Corporate Name | true |
last updated: 2026-11-02
| Type of corporation | Soliciting |
| Annual filing period (MM-DD) | 07-24 to 09-22 |
| Last annual meeting | 06/10/2026 |
| Year | Annual return |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Filed |
| 2025 | Filed |
| 2024 | Filed |
last checked: 11/02/2026
| Designation | Charitable organization |
| Category | Public Amenities |
| Charity registration number | 124389164RR0001 |
| Fiscal period end | 12/31/2024 |
| Full-time employees | 3 |
| Total revenue | $1,894,144 |
| Tax-receipted gifts | $75,674 |
| Government funding | $425,591 |
| Total expenditures | $1,637,185 |
| Charitable programs | $1,475,917 |
| Management and administration | $161,257 |
| Fundraising | $11 |
| Total compensation | $302,569 |
| Total assets | $987,456 |
| Total liabilities | $336,538 |
Charitable programs: PROMOTING CANADIAN CHILDREN'S BOOKS THROUGH PROGRAMS RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING REVIEWS RECOMMENDED BOOK LISTS WEBINARS ATTENDING CONFERENCES AND FESTIVALS SHARING INDUSTRY NEWS - ADMINISTRATING BOOKS & CANADIAN CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS ACROSS GENRES - CURATING CONTENT TO PROMOTE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO CHILDREN'S LITERATURE IN CANADA ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL BIBLIOVIDEO - PUBLISHING MAGAZINES TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND THE BEST IN CANADIAN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE - ACCESSIBLE BOOKS PROJECT TO IMPROVE DISCOVERABILITY OF BOOKS IN ACCESSIBLE FORMATS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH PRINT...
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.
1 federal grant and contribution in 2025 with a total value of $120,000.
| Start date | Department and program | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2025 |
Canadian Heritage Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations (contribution) Support for the Best Books for Kids & Teens and Canadian Children's Book News Resources: Marketing and Technology Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations |
$120,000 |
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 2004 with a total value of $13,000. Main clients: Canadian Heritage.
| Contract date | Department and description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2004 until 03/31/2005 |
Canadian Heritage Other Professional Services not Elsewhere Specified |
$13,000 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive publication of contracts over $10,000. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
| Date | Type | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2013 | Continuance (transition) | |
| 08/15/1978 | Incorporation |
| Meeting date | Type of corporation | Year of filing |
|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2017 | Soliciting | 2017 |
| 06/28/2016 | Soliciting | 2016 |
| 06/18/2015 | Soliciting | 2015 |