Osteoporosis Canada is a 3-star charity with an average results reporting grade. Its funding reserves are within Ci’s reasonable range and can cover about ten months of annual program costs. For every dollar donated to Osteoporosis Canada, 50 cents are available to go to the cause, which is outside Ci’s reasonable range.

Osteoporosis Canada (OC) is the only national charity serving people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis. Established in 1982, OC works to address osteoporosis through education, advocacy, and awareness. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can increase the risk of fractures. OC reports that 2.3 million Canadians are living with osteoporosis, and at least one in three women and one in five men will experience a fracture due to osteoporosis in their lifetime. Osteoporosis-related fractures can reduce quality of life, mobility, and independence, and can in some cases result in death. OC reports that 22% of women and 33% of men who suffer a hip fracture will die within the following year.

OC's programs include Education, and Advocacy and Awareness. In F2025, OC spent $4.8m on its programs. The charity does not provide a spending breakdown by program.

Education: OC provides Canadians with information and resources to understand osteoporosis, identify their risk, and take steps to prevent fractures. In F2025, the charity reported 1,193,000+ website users and over four million views. OC also reported 17,935 completions of its Nutrient Calculator and 6,750 completions of its Know Your Risk Quiz. The charity hosted 23 webinars and 302 support groups in F2025.

Advocacy and Awareness: OC raises awareness of osteoporosis and advocates for improved prevention, diagnosis, and care for people living with the disease. OC’s social media reached more than 2.3 million people in F2025. The charity also produced 30 podcasts, which received approximately 77,500 streams.

Osteoporosis Canada’s audited financial statements follow activity-based costing, which is a best practice. This means its expenses are clearly defined between program, administrative, and fundraising categories.

The charity had total revenues of $6.3m in F2025. It received $1.9m in donations, representing 30% of revenue and $4.1m in government funding, equal to 65% of revenue. Investment income was $287k in F2025.

OC spent $4.8m on its programs, which is 75% of its revenue. The charity recorded a deficit of $23k in F2025, meaning it drew on its reserves to fund its programs.

Administrative costs were $909k, representing 15% of revenue (excluding investment income). The charity spent $662k on fundraising, equal to 35% of donations. Total overhead spending was 50%. For every dollar donated to Osteoporosis Canada, 50 cents are available to go to the cause. This is outside Ci’s reasonable range, as the charity has been for the past 14 years.

OC held $3.9m in reserve funds (cash and investments) in F2025. These reserves can cover about ten months of annual program costs. This is within Ci’s reasonable range.

The charity's T3010 filing with the CRA in F2025 did not report the number of full-time employees. The salary information presented is from F2024.

This is a charity update that has been sent to Osteoporosis Canada by Neela Jalilian on July 29, 2026.