60 Willow Brook Road
Winnipeg, MB R3Y 0N7
CEO: Nicole Hrehirchuk
Board Chair: Len Penner

Charitable Reg. #:82879 0303 RR0001

STAR RATING

Ci's Star Rating is calculated based on the following independent metrics:

[Charity Rating: 4/5]

✔+

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

Audited financial statements for current and previous years available on the charity’s website.

A-

RESULTS REPORTING

Grade based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.

n/r

DEMONSTRATED IMPACT

The demonstrated impact per dollar Ci calculates from available program information.

NEED FOR FUNDING

Charity's cash and investments (funding reserves) relative to how much it spends on programs in most recent year.

61%

CENTS TO THE CAUSE

For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 61 cents are available for programs.



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OVERVIEW

About The Robb Nash Project:

The Robb Nash Project is a 4-star, financially transparent charity. Its results reporting score is A-, which is above average. However, its overhead spending is outside Ci’s reasonable range. 

Founded in 2012, The Robb Nash Project (RNP) is a Manitoba-based charity that holds concerts and presentations addressing youth mental health challenges. It works with schools and communities to raise awareness for youth struggling with addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts. It also partners with Kids Help Phone, a crisis response helpline for young people.  

Robb Nash, who survived a near-fatal accident as a teenager, uses his personal story to connect with young audiences. He discusses topics like suicide, mental illness, addiction, and the importance of seeking help. The charity offers in-person concerts and in-class online curriculums, with modules addressing mental health.It also provides streaming access to a documentary through schools and public libraries.  Programs educate middle and high school students about mental health needs and how to access resources and support. 

In F2023, RNP reported reaching 6,362 students and 241 educators. It worked in 87 schools across eight provinces and one territory. The charity also reported hosting 12 speaking engagements and giving 11 media interviews. The Robb Nash Project’s songs received 90,000 streams and its documentary received 299 streams.

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Results and Impact

The Robb Nash Project surveys educators and students after each engagement. In F2023, it reports its survey results as follows: 

  • 86% of educators said their students were positively impacted by the curriculum; 
  • 72% said they were better able to identify students needing additional mental health supports; 
  • 89.5% would recommend the curriculum to other educators. 

In partnership with Kids Help Phone, youth can text NASH to 686868 to receive support. The charity reports 23 interactions with the crisis text line as a direct result of its curriculum in F2023. 

While Ci highlights these key results, they may not be a complete representation of Robb Nash Project’s results and impact. This charity is not yet rated on impact (n/r).

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Finances

The Robb Nash Project is a small charity, receiving $1.0m in donations in F2023. Administrative costs are 20% of revenues, less investment income. Fundraising costs are 19% of donations. Total overhead spending is 39%. For every dollar donated, 61 cents are available to go to the cause. This is outside Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. 

In F2023, Robb Nash Project had $261k in net funding reserves. These reserves can cover six months of annual program costs. 

This charity report is an update that has been sent to Robb Nash Project. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.

Updated on June 27, 2024 by Stellar Zhang.

Financial Review


Financial Ratios

Fiscal year ending August
202320222021
Administrative costs as % of revenues 20.2%12.8%3.4%
Fundraising costs as % of donations 19.2%14.5%13.6%
Total overhead spending 39.4%27.2%17.0%
Program cost coverage (%) 49.8%26.7%9.6%

Summary Financial Statements

All figures in $s
202320222021
Donations 1,022,6551,039,102872,394
Government funding 05,640190,877
Fees for service 6,0005,3751,500
Other income 1,4261,48519,162
Total revenues 1,030,0811,051,6021,083,933
Program costs 524,263726,0811,088,693
Administrative costs 207,551134,42036,300
Fundraising costs 196,366150,313118,915
Total spending 928,1801,010,8141,243,908
Cash flow from operations 101,90140,788(159,975)
Capital spending 5,13600
Funding reserves 260,975194,018104,885

Note: Ci backed out amortization pro-rata from administrative, fundraising, and program costs for F2023 and F2021. However, in F2022 the charity reported these costs with amortization already backed out in its T3010 filing with the CRA. As such, Ci was not responsible for the amortization adjustments in F2022.

Salary Information

Full-time staff: 6

Avg. compensation: $103,488

Top 10 staff salary range:

$350k +
0
$300k - $350k
0
$250k - $300k
0
$200k - $250k
0
$160k - $200k
0
$120k - $160k
2
$80k - $120k
2
$40k - $80k
2
< $40k
0

Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2023

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Comments & Contact

Comments added by the Charity:

The following are comments provided by Robb Nash Project on August 16, 2024: 

The Robb Nash Project is pleased to be picking up speed and planning for coast-to-coast youth presentations after the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic! Our youth have had disruptions to their education, social development and mental health.  Many young people are still grappling with the consequences of prolonged isolation, loss of routine, and the uncertainty of the future. 

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support from Canadians. Your contributions have been instrumental in helping us provide resources to youth during these challenging times. Community support has always been the cornerstone of our efforts and your generosity has allowed us to continue supporting and uplifting young people across the country. 

Although the immediate crisis of the pandemic has passed, the effects on our youth are far from over. There is still a critical need for support to help young people recover, rebuild, and thrive. Continued donations and involvement are essential in addressing the lingering challenges they face. As we move forward, we ask Canadians to continue standing with us in solidarity to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Charity Contact

Website: www.robbnash.com
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: 204-997-2862

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