March of Dimes Canada
STAR RATINGCi's Star Rating is calculated based on the following independent metrics: |
✔+
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Audited financial statements for current and previous years available on the charity’s website.
B
RESULTS REPORTING
Grade based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.
Average
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.
51%
CENTS TO THE CAUSE
For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 51 cents are available for programs.
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OVERVIEW
About March of Dimes Canada:
March of Dimes Canada is a 3-star rated charity. It has an average results reporting grade, Average demonstrated impact, and is financially transparent. However, it has high fundraising costs.
Founded in 1949, March of Dimes Canada (MODC) runs programs to empower people with disabilities. The charity works to remove physical, social, and mobility barriers faced by people with disabilities. It states that 25% of youth and 50% of parents feel discouraged by society excluding people with disabilities. The charity runs four main programs, listed below. MODC spent $148.9m on its programs in its fiscal year ending March 2024 (F2024).
The Financial Security program helps people with disabilities improve their financial wellbeing through advocacy and employment services. MODC reports that 28% of Canadians with severe disabilities live below the poverty line. The charity supported 11,775 people through its Employment Services program in F2024. It also made 53 mentorship matches and hosted 29 networking events. MODC reports that over 100 people in its Disability Advocacy Network learned self-advocacy skills.
The Independence program helps people with disabilities and seniors maintain their independence. 68% of people MODC surveyed reported their disability had a significant negative effect on completing day-to-day activities. MODC reports its frontline staff assisted 4,457 seniors and people with disabilities in F2024. The charity’s Assistive Devices Program provided 682 people in Ontario with assistive devices. The charity delivered 1,597,703 service hours through its Community Support Services program in F2024.
The Connected Lives program helps people with disabilities access the support they need to live healthy lives. This includes the After Stroke program, which helps stroke survivors and their families move forward after a stroke. MODC reports that 89,000 people have strokes in Canada each year. The charity reports it helped 5,083 people through its After Stroke program in F2024. It also supported 1,272 people with its National Support Stroke Line.
The Best Start program helps children with disabilities reach their full potential. 88% of people with disabilities MODC surveyed reported social barriers and isolation as key issues. The HIVE program helps people reduce isolation and connect with others. The HIVE program supported 91 people in F2024. The LIFE program helps people build their self-esteem and connect with others they relate to. MODC reports that 102 people learned new skills in the LIFE program in F2024.
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Results and Impact
In F2024, 929 people found employment through MODC’s Employment Services program.
MODC’s Attendant Care services provide daily activity support for people with disabilities and seniors. Its Brain Injury services provide wrap-around support for people with brain injuries. The charity surveyed people in these two programs. The results are as follows:
Attendant Care
- 84% of participants surveyed said MODC services helped them be more independent.
- 90% said MODC provided them with the right care for their needs.
Brain Injury
- 86% of participants surveyed said the services helped them be active in their community.
- 92% said MODC supported them to advocate for themselves.
While Ci highlights these key results, they may not completely represent March of Dimes Canada's results and impact.
Charity Intelligence has given MODC an Average impact rating based on demonstrated impact per dollar spent.
Impact Rating: Average
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Finances
March of Dimes Canada’s audited financial statements follow activity-based costing, a best practice. Its expenses are clearly defined between program, administrative, and fundraising categories.
In F2024 MODC received $8.5m in donations. It also received $120.9m in government funding, which is 71% of total revenue. The charity received $37.2m in fees for service, which is 22% of total revenue.
Administrative costs are 8% of revenues (excluding investment income). Fundraising costs are 41% of donations. This results in total overhead spending of 49%. For every dollar donated, 51 cents are available to go to the cause. This falls outside Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending.
In F2024 MODC spent $148.9m on its programs, which is 89% of its revenue. In F2024 it had a surplus of $3.0m.
MODC has $35.9m in reserve funds (cash and investments). The reserves can cover 24%, or just under three months of program costs.
MODC changed auditors from Deloitte to KPMG in F2024.
MODC controls another charity, March of Dimes Canada Non-Profit Housing Corporation (NPHC). Charity Intelligence has not consolidated NPHC’s financial statements with MODC.
This charity report is an update that has been sent for review to March of Dimes Canada. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.
Updated on July 15, 2025, by Grady Simpson.
Financial Review
Fiscal year ending March
|
2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative costs as % of revenues | 8.4% | 7.1% | 7.5% |
| Fundraising costs as % of donations | 40.7% | 45.1% | 41.4% |
| Total overhead spending | 49.2% | 52.3% | 48.9% |
| Program cost coverage (%) | 24.1% | 23.0% | 23.1% |
Summary Financial StatementsAll figures in $000s |
2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | 8,543 | 6,562 | 6,628 |
| Government funding | 120,941 | 112,355 | 104,653 |
| Fees for service | 37,168 | 43,407 | 46,532 |
| Lotteries (net) | 0 | 130 | 144 |
| Investment income | 2,796 | 1,131 | 2,185 |
| Total revenues | 169,448 | 163,585 | 160,142 |
| Program costs | 148,890 | 148,160 | 142,254 |
| Administrative costs | 14,062 | 11,606 | 11,785 |
| Fundraising costs | 3,479 | 2,961 | 2,744 |
| Total spending | 166,431 | 162,727 | 156,783 |
| Cash flow from operations | 3,017 | 857 | 3,359 |
| Capital spending | 113 | 690 | 1,357 |
| Funding reserves | 35,904 | 34,138 | 32,853 |
Note: Deferred adjustment: MODC uses deferred accounting. To show donors information on a consistent basis, Ci adjusted for these deferred revenues. This affected revenue by $602k in F2024, ($51k) in F2023, and $909k in F2022. Gain on exchange of capital assets: Ci did not include gain on exchange of capital assets. This affected revenue by ($15.0m) in F2024. Lotteries: Ci reports lotteries on a net basis. This affected revenues and expenses by ($145k) in F2023 and ($146k) in F2022. Change in government advances: Ci adjusted for change in government advances. This affected revenue by $2.9m in F2024, $1.2m in F2023, and $592k in F2022. Impairment of intangible asset: Ci did not include impairment of intangible asset. This affected expenses by ($1.4m) in F2024. Loss on disposal of capital assets: Ci did not include loss on disposal of capital assets. This affected expenses by ($1.1m) in F2023.
Salary Information
$350k + |
0 |
$300k - $350k |
0 |
$250k - $300k |
1 |
$200k - $250k |
2 |
$160k - $200k |
7 |
$120k - $160k |
0 |
$80k - $120k |
0 |
$40k - $80k |
0 |
< $40k |
0 |
Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2024
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Comments & Contact
Comments added by the Charity:
Thanks to the commitment of our staff, the generosity of our supporters, and the collaboration of our funders, MODC delivers a wide array of programs that help over 30,000 Canadians with disabilities achieve greater independence, dignity, and autonomy in pursuing goals that matter to them.
We offer a wide range of services, including attendant care, accessibility support, brain injury and stroke recovery programs, employment and skills training, and inclusive children and youth programs. Through strong advocacy, we also help individuals access critical financial benefits like the Disability Tax Credit and Canada Disability Benefit. Together with our partners, we’re building a more accessible and inclusive Canada. Driven by over 500 dedicated volunteers and over 2,400 employees, MODC is a nationwide charity advancing equity, celebrating ability, and driving real change for Canada’s eight million people with disabilities. At the core of our mission is a commitment to user-directed, person-centered support. Every service we provide is grounded in allyship and respect, tailored to reflect each individual’s needs, choices, and aspirations.
We acknowledge and respect Charity Intelligence’s methodology in calculating cost efficiency, which excludes government funding from its analysis. However, our approach includes government revenue as part of our total income, reflecting the full scope of resources that support our mission. MODC’s audited financial statements show that approximately $0.89 of every dollar is invested directly into community programs and services. This perspective ensures that stakeholders, including donors and the public, have a complete and accurate understanding of how MODC allocates its resources.
We will continue to work with Charity Intelligence to ensure our reporting meets the highest standards and are resolved to improve our reporting to deliver additional transparency.
Charity Contact
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