Financial integrity

An overview of how we handle finances
Ministry activities 82.9%
  • International program 77.0%
  • Supporter services in Canada 5.9%
Support services 17.1%
  • Fundraising 10.6%
  • General and administration 6.5%
Compassion Canada proudly accepts the Seal of Organizational Integrity and Accountability. The Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC)

Financial integrity matters to us. That’s our commitment to you.

The cost of fundraising

We spend just 10.6¢ of every dollar we receive on fundraising efforts.*

This pays for all of our fundraising staff, print & radio advertising, printing & distribution costs for our mailings, fundraising events and online activities. Compassion does not, directly or indirectly, pay finder’s fees, commissions or percentage compensation based on contributions. *Excluding any gift where 100 per cent of the funds are designated to program use (such as child, family and project gifts).

Financial Accountability

2019 2018
Revenues
      Child Development $ 61,953,038 $ 57,440,435
      Complementary Interventions 4,002,334 6,148,860
      Child Survival 1,710,017 1,623,625
      Leadership Development 52,650 138,442
      Investment Income 357,621 332,681
      Other Revenue ** 24,279 23,124
Total Revenues $ 68,099,939 $ 65,707,167
Expenditures
Ministry Activities
      Child Development 51,710,137 48,971,257
      Complementary Interventions 3,226,528 4,943,088
      Child Survival 1,368,014 1,298,900
      Leadership Development 42,120 110,754
  Total Ministry Activities $ 56,346,799 $ 55,323,999
  Support Services
      Fundraising 7,167,851 6,337,287
      Administration 4,419,063 3,660,611
Total Support Services $ 11,586,914 $ 9,997,898
Total Expenditures $ 67,933,713 $ 65,321,897
Funds for Future Ministries $ 166,226 $ 385,270
Ministry Activities 82.9% 84.7%
Fundraising 10.6% 9.7%
Administration 6.5% 5.6%
** includes donations restricted for building replacement – –
 
Compassion’s Audited Financial Statements
Download the 2018-2019 annual report (PDF)