Alzheimer Society of Toronto is a 4-star charity with an above average results reporting grade of A-. For every dollar donated, 62 cents are available to go towards the cause. Its reserve funds can cover program costs for nine months.  

Founded in 1984, Alzheimer Society of Toronto (AST) is one of Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s member chapters. AST’s mission is to alleviate personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and to promote research. In fiscal 2024 (year ended March), AST spent $5.0m on its programs and $255k on its research. Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s programs include Support Services and Education. AST did not provide a program spending breakdown. 

Support Services: AST offers many resources to people living with dementia including First Link, Active Living Program, Music Project, and many others. The Active Living Program offers activities to enhance social inclusion and physical well-being. In F2023 (most recent annual report at the time of this profile), AST offered three in-person and three virtual Active Living Programs that served 3,698 individuals. The Music Project program provides people with dementia with MP3 players loaded with personalized music. In F2023, AST distributed 710 music packages across Ontario.

Education: Alzheimer Society of Toronto works towards educating healthcare professionals and other individuals on how to provide the highest quality of care for patients with dementia. In F2023, the U-First program provided 111 six-hour workshops and 12 three-week e-learning courses for more than 1,500 health care providers. In F2024, 1,940 certificates were earned by students for completion of education training and courses.

Research: In F2024, Alzheimer Society of Toronto spent $255k on research. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s. AST researches potential treatments and ways to prolong quality life in patients.

In F2024, AST had $3.2m in donations and special events revenue, down 25% from $4.2m in F2023. In F2024, AST received $2.9m in government funding which represents 45% of total revenues. Administrative costs are 11% of revenues (less investment income) and fundraising costs are 27% of donations. For every dollar spent, 62 cents are available to go towards the cause. This is just outside of Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. In F2024, AST spent $5.2m on its programs which represents 82% of total revenues.

In F2024, Alzheimer Society of Toronto had $3.8m in its reserve funds. These reserve funds can cover nine months of annual program costs and granting.

Profile updated on August 2, 2024 by Abby Stout.