United Way of Canada Centraide
501(c)(3)
93% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
United Way of Canada Centraide is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 1981, with $7,040,715 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
Ottawa Ontario K1p 5g3, Canada, 00000 EIN 98-0048901 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.0M
▼ 92.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.5M
Net assets
$5.5M
Employees
49
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For United Way of Canada Centraide: 93% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For United Way of Canada Centraide: 10 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For United Way of Canada Centraide: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For United Way of Canada Centraide: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.
What they do
United way centraide movement development: to advance the technical development of the united way centraide movement in canada to: 1. become a high performing system that is connected, interdependent and innovative, that is built on trust, and that demonstrates excellence through its systems and practices; 2. create an intelligent network that is a known and trusted leader for its depth of knowledge and ability to measure and evaluate the outcomes of our community investments; and 3. deliver a powerful movement that inspires action and is the essential link between canadians and the change they want to see in their communities.
United way centraide network (crm) operations crm - operations is the development of a customer relationship management software program for the use of member united ways and centraids. line 4d: united way centraide governance: working to provide policies and requirements, to ensure the stable governance and smooth operations of the united way centraide movement in canada. basic membership requirements to provide a cohesive movement across canada, while ensuring the 79 local united way centraide members offices (separate, unrelated legal entities) comply with standards for brand use and business practices which contribute to transparency and accountability to the donor and the community at large. united way covid-19 recovery measures - community services recovery funding (csrf): in 2022, the government of canada established the community services recovery fund ("csrf") to respond to the adaptation and modernization needs of non-profit and charitable community services organizations facing immediate and long-term impacts of the covid-19 pandemic as they continue to support communities. in november 2022, united way centraide canada entered into a funding agreement with the government of canada for the period november 4, 2022, to september 30, 2024. under the terms of the agreement, united way centraide canada distributed funds through the united way centraide network for the specified use of adaptation and modernization needs of community support organizations. during 2024 unused csrf funds to uwcc from locals were then returned to the government based on funding agreement.
United way covid-19 recovery measures- csrf
Contact & location
- Address
- Ottawa Ontario K1p 5g3, Canada, 00000
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.4M (FY2016) to $7.0M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $993KNet assets $5.5M
Operating margin
7.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.5M
Total liabilities
$993K
Net assets
$5.5M
Salaries & benefits
$3.7M
57% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,040,715▼92.4% | $6,488,519▼93.0% | $5,486,990▲1.7% | $6,480,044▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $92,963,359▲1311% | $92,871,975▲1420% | $5,397,571▲4.2% | $7,002,547▼92.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,586,230▼15.2% | $6,110,180▼11.4% | $5,179,774▲2.7% | $92,691,344▲1380% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,770,840▼93.9% | $6,892,487▼94.5% | $5,045,034▲21.3% | $6,263,959▼54.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $127,668,518▲2773% | $126,025,735▲3277% | $4,158,874▲74.7% | $13,828,536▲363% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,443,146▲0.8% | $3,731,965▼5.6% | $2,380,105▲51.2% | $2,988,649▲52.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,407,935▼4.2% | $3,952,504▼9.4% | $1,574,267▲26.8% | $1,961,421▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,602,755▲5.1% | $4,362,292▲2.4% | $1,241,048▲34.1% | $2,205,693▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,379,020 | $4,260,879 | $925,149 | $2,525,052 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Dan Clement — $252,570 (3.89% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Clement | President and Ceo | 48 | $252,570 |
| Debra Shime | Vp Community Initiatives | 48 | $157,761 |
| Paul Totten | Chief Operating Officer | 48 | $154,614 |
| Poya Kherghehpoush | Vp Strategy and Transformation | 48 | $147,021 |
| Serena Trentini | Vp Brand Strategy, Marcomm | 48 | $145,959 |
| Pauline Tardif | Vp Fundraising Partnerships | 48 | $143,063 |
| Ann Divine | Past Director | 2 | — |
| Cece Baptiste | Director | 2 | — |
| Christine Hanlon | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Danisha Bhaloo-shivji | Past Director | 2 | — |
| Debra Pozega Osburn | Past Chair | 2 | — |
| Fauzia Lalani | Director | 2 | — |
| Gina Mckay | Director | 2 | — |
| Jason Hatcher | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Jodi Carradice | Director | 2 | — |
| Karen Macdonald | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Kenny Hilaire | Director | 2 | — |
| Kevin King | Director | 2 | — |
| Lily Chang | Director | 2 | — |
| Pierre Baraby | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Kpmg LLP Toronto | Financial Audit | $212,384 |
| The Westin Ottawa Hotel | Conference Venue | $140,164 |
| Ncs Event Technology Services | Event Equipment | $127,901 |
| Deloitte Inc | Technical Support | $117,793 |
| Salesforcecom Canada Corporation | Data Storage | $105,491 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is United Way of Canada Centraide a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Way of Canada Centraide is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-0048901.
- What is United Way of Canada Centraide's EIN?
- United Way of Canada Centraide's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-0048901.
- How much revenue does United Way of Canada Centraide report?
- United Way of Canada Centraide reported $7,040,715 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of United Way of Canada Centraide's spending goes to programs?
- United Way of Canada Centraide spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does United Way of Canada Centraide have?
- CharityIndex grades United Way of Canada Centraide A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does United Way of Canada Centraide's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on United Way of Canada Centraide's latest Form 990 is $252,570, paid to Dan Clement (President and Ceo).
Explore more
Data for United Way of Canada Centraide (EIN 98-0048901) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.