Financial Information
CNIB is a registered charity (national charity #119219459RR0003). We rely on the generosity of people like you to help us conduct and fund groundbreaking vision health research, as well as provide vital rehabilitation and education programs that benefit all Canadians living with vision loss.
Financial Snapshot
At CNIB, we recognize that peace of mind is important when individuals are concerned about how non-profit organizations use their contributions. That's why we make a commitment to financial accountability in managing the funds that you entrust to us.
Below is a breakdown of our financial affairs that illustrates how we raised and spent funds in 2008/2009.
How $76 million was raised in FY2008-09*
57% Support from the public
27% Government support
10% Fees for services and miscellaneous
4% Consumer products and assistive technology sales
2% Investment
How we used your contributions in FY2008-09*
72% Services, public education and research
23% Fund development
13% Social gaming
4% Administration
1% Other
*The financial information in this summary is drawn from CNIB's audited financial statements. If you would like a copy of the complete audited financial statements, please contact us, or click on the links below.
Financial Statements
The following reports and financial statements have been approved at CNIB's Annual General Meetings. (You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Get Acrobat Reader).
Annual Review 2008-2009: Break Through. Discover
Annual Review 2007-2008: Making a Difference. Changing Lives.
Annual Review 2006-2007: CNIB - Dare. Dream. Deliver.
Annual Review 2005-2006: Take Another Look at CNIB
Annual Review 2004-2005: Embracing Technology, Touching Lives
If you would prefer a hardcopy of the statements, please contact us.