Diabetes Canada

1300-522 University Ave
Toronto, ON M5G 2R5
President & CEO: Laura Syron
Board Chair: Peter Senior

Charitable Reg. #:11883 0744 RR0001

STAR RATING

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

[Charity Rating: 3/5]

✔+

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.

54%

CENTS TO THE CAUSE

For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 54 cents are available for programs.



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OVERVIEW

About Diabetes Canada:

Diabetes Canada is a 3-star charity. It has an above average results reporting score and is financially transparent, but it has high overhead spending.  

Founded in 1953, Diabetes Canada (previously called Canadian Diabetes Association) helps people with diabetes live healthy lives. Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels. If left untreated, it can be deadly. Diabetes Canada reports that about 12 million Canadians are currently affected by diabetes. Additionally, every day at least 20 Canadians die of related complications. 

Diabetes Canada works through four programs: Research, Improving Management & Prevention, Drive for Excellence in Diabetes Care, and Helping Children and Adults with Type 1 Diabetes.  

In F2022, the Research program received 33% of program spending ($6.8m). This is double the amount of funding the research program received in F2021. As such, Diabetes Canada was able to support 10 additional studies in F2022 for a total of 30 studies funded. The charity funds research to improve treatments and find a cure for the disease. 

The Improving Management and Prevention program made up 28% of program spending ($5.6m) in F2022. This program advocates for people with diabetes. It aims to increase access to necessary supplies and pass beneficial legislation. In F2022, Diabetes Canada paid for appointments with diabetes educators for 107 people.  

The Drive for Excellence in Diabetes Care program represented 23% of program spending ($4.6m) in F2022. This program educates healthcare professionals and people with diabetes about proper care strategies. Diabetes Canada publishes podcasts and web series to spread information. In F2022, the charity’s podcast received 20,375 listens. Its free virtual diabetes management series received 48,000 views.  

Finally, in F2022, the Helping Children and Adults with Type 1 Diabetes program accounted for 16% of program spending ($3.2m). The charity offers nine D-Camps, which are summer camps for young people with type 1 diabetes. In F2022, these camps had 985 attendees. Diabetes Canada also hosted a virtual conference to connect people living with type 1 diabetes. This conference received 14,043 views in F2022. 

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Results and Impact

In F2022, Diabetes Canada’s research led to a publication in The Canadian Journal of Diabetes. The charity published a new chapter and user guide within its work on the remission of type 2 diabetes. 

Since 2018, Diabetes Canada has been advocating for the Diabetes Framework. In F2022, this framework was tabled by Canada’s Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. The charity hopes that this will lead to increased funding for and implementation of the framework. In F2022, Diabetes Canada’s advocacy also led to changes in the federal Disability Tax Credit policy to make it easier for people with type 1 diabetes to qualify. 

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

 
 

 

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Finances

Diabetes Canada had donations and special events revenue of $26.3m in F2022, making it a Major 100, one of Canada’s 100 largest charities in terms of donations. The charity received $514k in government funding. Administrative costs are 8% of revenues (less investment income) and fundraising costs are 39% of donations and special events revenue. Diabetes Canada spends 46% on overhead. That means for every dollar donated, 54 cents go towards the charity’s programs. This is outside Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending.   

Diabetes Canada has $43.0m in funding reserves, of which $1.3m is donor endowed. Excluding donor-endowed funds, the charity could cover around two years and seven months of annual program and granting costs. 

Diabetes Canada’s Declutter operation, which picks up used clothing and donated household goods, is held in a separate trust that transfers the net profit to Diabetes Canada. It reports selling donated clothing and items to help fund research and programs. The operation has an exclusive partnership with Value Village. In F2022, Diabetes Canada received $4.2m from the operation compared to $6.1m in F2021 and $3.3m in F2020. 

This charity report is an update that has been sent to Diabetes Canada for review. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.   

Updated on June 16, 2023 by Clive Stevens.

Financial Review


Financial Ratios

Fiscal year ending December
202220212020
Administrative costs as % of revenues 7.6%6.7%6.5%
Fundraising costs as % of donations 38.5%31.6%33.4%
Total overhead spending 46.1%38.3%39.8%
Program cost coverage (%) 260.0%341.5%175.9%

Summary Financial Statements

All figures in $000s
202220212020
Donations 25,47325,09121,856
Government funding 5141,9163,030
Fees for service 1,749404446
Business activities (net) 4,2236,1453,294
Special events 821965757
Investment income 870112156
Other income 263175131
Total revenues 33,91334,80829,670
Program costs 13,0917,6457,617
Grants 3,0311,6012,432
Administrative costs 2,5212,3311,907
Fundraising costs 10,1198,2397,550
Total spending 28,76219,81719,506
Cash flow from operations 5,15114,99110,164
Capital spending 000
Funding reserves 43,00432,61918,818

Note: Diabetes Canada reports on deferred basis. To show its financials consistent with other charities, Ci adjusted donations by changes in deferred revenue from non-government sources. This affected revenues by ($1.1m) in F2022, ($1.1m) in F2021, and $1.4m in F2020. Ci also adjusted donations by changes in deferred revenue from government sources. This affected revenues by ($307k) in F2022, ($277k) in F2021, and ($953k) in F2020. Information about government funding was received through email communication with Diabetes Canada since the T3010 filing for F2022 was not yet posted at the time of this report. Ci removed government funding from donations. Income from other charitable activities in the audited financial statements has been included in special events fundraising. Diabetes Canada does not report amortization on its income statements. As such, Ci removed its non-cash amortization charge from program, administrative, and fundraising costs on a pro-rata basis.

Salary Information

Full-time staff: 109

Avg. compensation: $88,979

Top 10 staff salary range:

$350k +
0
$300k - $350k
0
$250k - $300k
1
$200k - $250k
2
$160k - $200k
4
$120k - $160k
3
$80k - $120k
0
$40k - $80k
0
< $40k
0

Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2021

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