Our Commitment to Financial Integrity
Compassion commits that no less than 80 percent of funds raised will be used for program activities that benefit, directly or indirectly, every child we serve. No more than 20 percent will be used for fundraising and administrative expenses.
As certified members of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities, the Better Business Bureau of Canada and Imagine Canada, Compassion is committed to handling the finances entrusted to us with the utmost integrity. It's why we insist on annual audits to show exactly how our income is use, regular audits for our country office and program audits to evaluate the effectiveness of our programs.
This commitment goes beyond Canada. For nine consecutive years, Charity Navigator has awarded Compassion International, its highest rating — four-stars — for responsible financial management.
Financial integrity matters. That’s our commitment to you.
Financial Accountability
Charitable donations to Compassion Canada are eligible for a charitable tax credit in Canada.
Compassion has been recognized for superior financial integrity by numerous publications and financial accountability groups, including:
The following is a brief picture of Compassion Canada's 2011 finances. BDO Dunwoody LLP conducted the June 30, 2011 - 2009 financial audits. The 2010 and 2009 figures have been reclassified to conform to the 2011 presentation.
Revenues
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Revenues |
2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
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Child Sponsorships |
42,136,451 |
33,889,907 |
30,540,516 |
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Respond Programs (CIV) |
2,756,360 |
5,322,409 |
2,395,069 |
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Leadership Development |
578,505 |
424,755 |
446,107 |
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Child Survival |
307,188 |
372,142 |
266,672 |
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General Programs |
186,186 |
158,354 |
153,697 |
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Planned Gifts |
200,679 |
176,784 |
93,768 |
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Investment Income |
369,030 |
388,321 |
315,027 |
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Total Revenue |
$46,534,399 |
$40,732,672 |
$29,509,117 |
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Expenditures
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Ministry Activities |
2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
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Child Development Program |
36,375,909 |
28,775,431 |
26,077,020 |
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Respond Programs (CIV) |
2,188,333 |
4,787,389 |
2,030,564 |
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Leadership Development |
478,309 |
339,807 |
356,886 |
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Child Survival |
544,097 |
297,715 |
213,925 |
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General Programs |
41,214 |
27,295 |
49,212 |
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Program Total |
39,627,862 |
34,227,637 |
28,727,607 |
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Support Services |
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Fundraising |
3,926,724 |
3,365,357 |
3,297,666 |
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General and Administration |
2,472,299 |
2,257,986 |
2,108,728 |
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Support Total |
6,399,023 |
5,623,343 |
5,406,394 |
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Total Expenses |
46,026,885 |
39,850,980 |
34,134,001 |
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Funds for Future Ministries |
507,514 |
881,692 |
143,129 |
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Program Costs |
86.1% |
85.9% |
84.2% |
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Fund Raising |
8.5% |
8.4% |
9.6% |
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General and Administration |
5.4% |
5.7% |
6.2% |
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Compassion proudly accepts the Seal of Organizational Integrity and Accountability from the Canadian Council of Christian Charities.
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Compassion Canada is a certified member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) and complies with all Standards of Organizational and Financial Integrity. These qualifications entitle us to display the CCCC Seal and praise for our financial integrity and accounting practices from publications such as Smart Money and The Chronicle of Philanthropy. |
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Compassion Canada's invested assets are managed by RBC Dominion Securities. Please call 1.800.563.5437 or e-mail us with your questions or concerns. |
Compassion Canada publishes an annual Financial Statement. We commit at least 80 per cent of our total expenses to ministry activities, while 20 per cent or less go to fund-raising and administration.
Please call (800) 336-7676 or email us at info@compassion.ca if you have any further questions about Compassion's commitment to financial integrity.
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Compassion Ranked within the TOP 1% of Charities.
Compassion’s commitment to financial integrity has earned another exceptional rating from Charity Navigator. Of the 5,000 charities included in the ranking, Compassion has been recognized in the top one percent. Charitynavigator.org contains a complete listing of charities included in Charity Navigators evaluation.
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Compassion Canada Named a Best Christian Workplace for 2012.
Compassion Canada is proud to have been recognized in 2012 as a Best Christian Workplace (BCWI) in Canada.
The Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) is excited to sponsor the Best Christian Places to Work in Canada survey.
