United Way of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1C7
President & CEO: Connie Walker
Board Chair: Joan Hardy
Website: www.unitedwaywinnipeg.ca
Charitable Reg. #: 11927 8513 RR0001
Charity Rating
Donor Accountability
Grade: A
The grade is based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.Financial Transparency
Need for Funding
Spending Breakdown
Cents to The Cause
| ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | |
| 95¢ | |||
| 75¢ | |||
| avg | |||
| 65¢ | |||
| 50¢ | |||
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
Full-time staff #79
Avg. Compensation $73,525
Top 10 Staff Salary Range
| $350k + | 0 |
| $300k - $350k | 0 |
| $250k - $300k | 0 |
| $200k - $250k | 1 |
| $160k - $200k | 0 |
| $120k - $160k | 3 |
| $80k - $120k | 6 |
| $40k - $80k | 0 |
| < $40k | 0 |
About United Way of Winnipeg:
Founded in 1965, United Way of Winnipeg (UWWIN) raises funds to support local charities and individuals in their efforts to make Winnipeg a better place to live in. UWWIN allocates grants to these local bodies based on its assessment of the community’s needs in areas of education, income and health. UWWIN works with Peg, a research agency, to understand the needs of the community. Peg tracks indicators and stories on the quality of life in Winnipeg to help people understand the changing trends in society.
In F2016, United Way of Winnipeg granted $17.4m to over 100 frontline local agencies. The top 10 grants account for 32% of total grants in F2016. The largest five recipients of United Way of Winnipeg grants are SMD Services ($989k), Family Dynamics ($931k), SEED Winnipeg ($662k), Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg ($574k) and the YMCA/YWCA ($477k). It also runs a few internal programs like Kids Care and Living on the Edge Poverty Simulation. These programs helped UWWIN connect with the community and understand its social needs and perceptions better. It funded over 90 community development and counselling programs, 29 money management and employment skills building sessions, and 41 out-of-school and summer programs.
Through its allocations, United Way of Winnipeg has helped over 250,000 people this year alone. It reports that through supported programs, 30,411 meals were provided to kids and families facing food security issues, 50 families found affordable housing and 87% felt more connected to their community.
Financial Review:
United Way of Winnipeg is a large charity which received donations and special events fundraising revenue of $23.4m in F2016. Administrative costs are 3% of revenues and fundraising costs are 19% of donations. For every dollar donated, 79 cents goes towards programs, falling within Ci’s reasonable range. UWWIN has funding reserves of $30.1m that can cover its program costs for over 16 months.
This charity report is an update that is being reviewed by United Way of Winnipeg. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.
Updated on May 31st, 2017 by Josh Lam.
Financial RatiosFiscal year ending March |
2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative costs as % of revenues | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Fundraising costs as % of donations | 18.8% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Program cost coverage (%) | 137.9% | 145.5% | 146.3% |
Summary Financial StatementsAll figures in $000s |
2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | 23,229 | 22,368 | 22,124 |
| Government funding | 4,275 | 4,190 | 2,987 |
| Fees for service | 231 | 206 | 458 |
| Special events | 173 | 0 | 0 |
| Investment income | 11 | 2,012 | 15 |
| Total revenues | 27,918 | 28,776 | 25,584 |
| Program costs | 4,391 | 4,108 | 2,992 |
| Grants | 17,412 | 16,702 | 16,505 |
| Donor-designated donations | 1,143 | 935 | 1,129 |
| Administrative costs | 738 | 737 | 712 |
| Fundraising costs | 4,393 | 4,239 | 4,210 |
| Cash flow from operations | (157) | 2,055 | 36 |
| Funding reserves | 30,073 | 30,270 | 28,530 |
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