Calgary Catholic Immigration Society is a 4-star charity that is financially transparent. It has a B- results reporting grade which is average. For every dollar donated to the charity, 84 cents are available to go to the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending.

Founded in 1982, Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) supports immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta with services for their transition and integration into Canada. In 2023, Calgary's population grew by 96,000 people, with 27% coming from international migration. CCIS offers support through every step of the transition, including pre-arrival, settlement, and employment. It assists with challenges like mental health issues and social isolation. In 2023, CCIS helped over 305,000 clients.

Calgary Catholic Immigration Society’s largest division is Resettlement & Integration Services, which represents 48% of program spending. This offers 16 programs and services, including orientation and language training, to help newcomers adapt to life in Canada. In F2024, it served 17,547 newcomers, mainly from Ukraine, Eritrea, and Afghanistan, with the largest age group (41%) being 26 to 40 year olds. CCIS hosted 50 dental clinics and 40 vision clinics, examining 570 and 470 clients respectively, and welcomed 1,954 refugees on six charter flights from Afghanistan and Africa. 

CCIS’ Business Employment & Training Services account for 28% of program expenditure.  This division offers 35 programs helping newcomers find jobs and start businesses through career counselling, job search help, skills training, and business support. In F2024, the charity reports helping 20,075 newcomers. CCIS partnered with Creative Links to introduce the Career Supports for Newcomer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Professionals program. This helps foreign-trained STEM professionals find jobs in Alberta's energy sector by providing them with the necessary tools and insights.

CCIS’ smaller divisions include Community Development & Integration Services (12% of spending). This offers ten programs and services aimed to strengthen communities by supporting local projects and promoting social inclusion for newcomers. In F2024, it served 7,267 people. Next, Southern Alberta Immigrant Services (8% of spending) offered support services to 6,500 newcomers in 13 rural locations in F2024. Finally, CCIS’ Family and Children Services (5% of spending) provided support to 3,892 immigrant and refugee families through six programs and services in F2024.

Calgary Catholic Immigration Society reported $153k in donations for F2024. It also received $45.1m in government funding (93% of revenues). In F2024, the charity spent $37.0m on its programs (76% of revenues), but provides no breakdown. No breakdown between program costs and overhead costs is provided in CCIS' audited financial statements or its T3010 filings, thus these figures may not be accurate. 

Administrative costs are 16% of revenues (less investment income) and reported fundraising costs are 0% of donations. For every dollar raised, 84 cents are available to go to the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range of 65 to 95 cents for overhead spending.

The charity has $14.1m in reserve funds (which includes $2.8m in debt) resulting in a net program cost coverage ratio of 38%. Calgary Catholic Immigration Society can cover almost five months of program costs using its existing reserves. In F2024, CCIS recorded a surplus of $3.5m, and spent $742k on capital expenditures.

This charity report is an update that has been sent to Calgary Catholic Immigration Society for review. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.

Updated on August 9, 2024 by Alexia Tudose.

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