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Better Business Bureau* Serving Western Ontario
A Child’s Voice Foundation ADRA Canada Addictions Ontario Aids Committee of Windsor Angels Anonymous Connection
Alliance For Equality Of Blind Canadians Alzheimer Society Of London & Middlesex Amnesty International Canada Animalert
Pet Adoptions Inc. Ark Aid Street Mission Inc. Arthritis Society (Ontario Division) Athletes for Africa ATN Access For Persons
With Disabilities Inc. Autism Ontario Bereaved Families Of Ontario - Southwest Region Bethany’s Hope Foundation Big Brothers
Big Sisters Of London Boys’ And Girls’ Club Of London Boys’ And Girls’ Club Of London Foundation
Brain Injury Association
Of London And Region Breast Cancer Society Of Canada Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Centre Canada Christian College
& School of Graduate Theological Studies Canada Safety Council Canadian Bible Society Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation -
2012
Ontario Chapter Canadian Burn Foundation Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness
Canadian Council Of Christian Charities Canadian Cultural Society Of The Deaf, Inc Canadian Deaf Sports Association Canadian
Diabetes Association (Ontario) Canadian Don’t Do Drugs Society Canadian Feed The Children Canadian Hard Of Hearing
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Association Canadian Hearing Society Canadian Liver Foundation Canadian Medical Hall Of Fame Canadian Mental Health
Association Lambton Kent Branch Canadian Mental Health Association, London-Middlesex Canadian National Institute For The
Blind Canadian Olympic Foundation Canadian Paraplegic Association (Ontario Division) Canadian Red Cross Society (London
& Middlesex Branch) Canadian Wildlife Federation Canadian Women’s Foundation Cancer Recovery Foundation Of Canada
Cancer Research Society Inc. Cancer Survivors Fund Of Canada Care Canada cbm Canada Centres for Seniors Chalice (Canada)
Charity (House) Windsor CHF Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village Child Find Ontario Inc. Childcan The Childhood Cancer
Research Association Inc. Childhood Asthma Foundation Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation Childhope Foundation Canada
Childlife Network International Inc. Childreach Children’s Aid Foundation Children’s Health Foundation Children’s Treatment
Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent Children’s Wish Foundation Of Canada Christian Children’s Fund Of Canada Christian
For Giving
Record Service Christ’s Hope International- Canada Community Living London Commission To Every Nation Compassion Canada
Covenant House Craigwood Youth Services Crochet Club of London Cystic Fibrosis Canada Dale Brain Injury Services Daya
Counselling Centre Easter Seals Ontario Elgin - St. Thomas United Way Services Epilepsy Support Centre FH Canada For Those
In Need National Network Foundation Fighting Blindness Foundation For Gene & Cell Therapy Fresh Start Maternity Supports
Gideons International In Canada Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes Habitat For Humanity London Inc. Heart And Stroke
Foundation Of Ontario Hemophilia Ontario Historica-Dominion Institute Hospice Of London Inc. Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital
Foundation Humanity First Hutton House Association For Adults With Disabilities Ingamo Family Homes (Woodstock) Inc. Inter
Pares John Howard Society Of London Kidney Foundation Of Canada Kids Can Free the Children Kids Help Phone Kiwanis Club
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Of Middlesex Inc. Learning Disabilities Association Of London Region Leprosy Mission Canada Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Of Canada Life Spin Lift Non-Profit Housing Of London Inc Lions Foundation Of Canada Loads Of Love Humanitarian Aid &
Mission Society
London & District Stroke Recovery Association London (North) Lions Club Foundation London Community
Foundation London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers London Employment Help Centre London Health Sciences Foundation
London Humane Society London Jewish Community Centre London Jewish Community Foundation London Occupational Safety
And Health Information Service London Wheelchair Basketball Association London Youth For Christ Lupus Ontario Make-A-Wish
Southwestern Ontario Mccormick Home Foundation Missing Children Society Of Canada Mission Services Of London Mocha
Shrine Patient Transportation Fund Mothers Against Drunk Driving Multiple Sclerosis Society (Ontario Division) Museum London
Museum Of Ontario Archaeology Nature Canada Nature Conservancy Of Canada Nightingale Research Foundation Ontario
Block Parent Program Ontario Cerebral Palsy Sports Association Ontario Lung Association Ontario March Of Dimes Operation
Sharing Opportunities For The Disabled Foundation Orchestra London Canada Inc. Over 55 (London) Inc. Owen Sound Regional
Hospital Foundation Oxford Child & Youth Centre Parkinson Society Canada Pathways HealthBetter
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Development & Placement Centre Plan Canada Regional Hiv/Aids Connection Rescue Ministries
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Children’s Care Inc. Speroway St Clair Region Conservation Authority St Clair Region Conservation Foundation St Joseph’s Health
Care Foundation Sunshine Foundation Of Canada Tara “Boom” Houston Children’s Foundation Teen Challenge Inc. Tillsonburg
& District Multi-Service Centre U S C Canada UNICEF Canada United Way/Centraide of Windsor-Essex County United Way of
Chatham-Kent United Way Of London & Middlesex United Way Of Oxford United Way Of Perth-Huron United Way Of Sarnia
Serving Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Essex, Huron,
Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford, and Perth Counties
Welcome to the 2012 Guides for Giving
Through the generous support of Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity Seal holders, we are pleased
to distribute this resource free of charge to BBB Accredited Businesses, donors, charities, and community
leaders throughout Western Ontario.
Donate with Confidence. Donate Wisely.
You want to be a wise donor. You want your donation to be effective. The 2012 Guides for Giving will help
answer some very important questions when you are solicited by a charity:
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Does the organization have a mission that is important to me?
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Will the organization be an ethical steward of my donation?
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Does the organization value donor trust, transparency, and high ethical standards by meeting the 20
BBB Standards for Charity Accountability?
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Has the organization committed to the highest BBB Standards by displaying the BBB Charity Seal?
By using the Guides for Giving, you can help ensure your donations are directed to ethical charities. But the
Guide is not intended to be the end of your research. For your convenience, this guide includes the most
frequently sough after information. Think of this guide as the beginning of your research.
Comprehensive reports on any of the 169 local charities contained in this guide are available by visiting
www.westernontario.bbb.org or calling (519) 673-3222. In addition to the summary information contained
within, these comprehensive reports will help you answer:
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Does the organization provide services and programs that are important to me?
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Does the organization have a responsible, independent governing board that is wholly committed to
what is best for the organization?
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How diversified is the organization’s fundraising?
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Is the organization financially solvent and stable?
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Does the organization protect donors’ privacy and personal information?
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If the organization does not meet all BBB Standards for Charity Accountability, why? What would it
take for the organization to meet all Standards?
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Is there any other information the BBB has highlighted that affects my giving decision?
As you review an organization’s comprehensive report, remember: organizations that have provided us with
information have done so voluntarily. They did it to provide you with as much information as possible.
Finally, you should note that it is not easy for an organization to meet all BBB Standards – it is an everyday,
conscious decision to put accountability, trust, and ethics first…and to put donors first. Organizations that
meet our Standards have taken time to demonstrate this commitment to you. Requesting their comprehensive
report is just as important as requesting it for organizations that do not meet all our Standards. Make sure to
request a report today: www.westernontario.bbb.org or (519) 673-3222.
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Developing a Charity Report
BBB charity reports extend beyond a cursory review of a charity’s finances. The BBB relies on information voluntarily
provided by the charity in order to provide donors with the most complete and accurate information possible. A
typical evaluation will examine the following:
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Annual Report
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Any complaints from the public
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Audited Financial Statements
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Board Roster
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Current Budget
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Fundraising Appeals
These materials are carefully examined to determine whether charities meet the 20 BBB Standards for Charity
Accountability. These standards were developed with professional and technical assistance from representatives
of small and large charitable organizations, accounting and grant making professionals, corporate contribution
officers, regulatory agencies, research organizations, and the BBB system. Additionally, the BBB Wise Giving
Alliance commissioned significant independent research on donor expectations to ensure the views of the general
public were reflected in the Standards for Charity Accountability.
After the BBB’s inital review, each charity is provided with a draft copy of its report before it is made available
to the public. If any standards were not met, the BBB offers the charity the opportunity to respond and makes
recommendations that would enable the organization to meet standards in future evaluations.
Results of the Evaluations
The 2012 Guides for Giving includes summary
reports for 194 charities. Of these, 94 charities
(48%) responded to the BBB’s request for
information. 7 (9%) reports are currently being
evaluated, and out of the 94 reports completed
in time for publication, 60 (63%) met the 20
BBB Standards for Charity Accountability, 9
(9%) met all but one standard, and 18 (19%)
did not meet multiple standards.
4%
51%
31%
At the time of publication 12 organizations
were authorized to display the BBB Charity
Seal (see page 9).
5%
Did Not Disclose
Currently Being Evaluated
Meets Standards
Did Not Meet Multiple Standards
Did Not Meet One Standard
9%
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How to Read the Grid
Sample Chart
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
ABC Charity Inc
“To provide food, and
shelter to the homeless.”
XYZ Foundation for Kids
“To support the children
in Anytown with academic tutoring.”
(A)
(B)
Evaluation
73%
17%
Meets Standards
55%
20%
Did Not Meet
Standards 8;
Unable to Verify
Standard 3
Above is a sample of how organizations are listed in the BBB’s Guides For Giving. The first column,
Organization, provides the name, address, phone number, and website (if any) of the charity, as
well as any other names the charity commonly uses. For organizations that did not disclose with
the BBB, this column only lists the organization’s name, city, and province. The second column,
stated purpose, contains the charity’s mission statement. The third column is broken into two subcolumns. Column A lists the percentage of total expenses spent on programs, while Column B
lists the percentage of total expenses spent on fundraising. The last column provides the charity’s
evaluation, which can include several different conclusions:
Meets Standards
At the time of the review, the charity met all of the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Did Not Meet Standard X
Based on the BBB’s evaluation of the materials provided, the charity did not meet one or more standards.
The Guides for Giving entry will specify which standards were not met. The charity’s full report (available
by visiting www.westernontario.bbb.org/charity or calling 519-673-3222 or Toll Free 1-877-283-9222) will
explain why this is the case, as well as the charity’s response to this determination, if any.
Unable to Verify Standard X
Despite BBB requests, the charity did not provide sufficent information to determine whether
it meets a particular standard. For example, the charity may not have provided the BBB with its
fundraising materials for the year in review. In some cases, the charity fully cooperated with the
BBB, but the necessary information was simply unavailable or too ambiguous for the BBB to make
a final determination.
Did Not Disclose
Despite written requests from the BBB, the organization did not provide the requested materials.
All organizations listed as “Did Not Disclose” were sent a letter confirming their status.
Charity Seal Holder
Charities are eligible to display the BBB Charity Seal ( ) if they meet our comprehensive
Standards for Charity Accountability, have committed to continue meeting our 20 Standards in the
future, address any concerns brought to their attention by the BBB, and pay an annual licensing
fee for use of the seal. Charities authorized to use the BBB Charity Seal at the time the Guides for
Giving was published are marked by this seal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Better Business Bureau provide reports on charities?
The BBB provides charity reports for the same reason it provides business reports – to inform
the public and encourage ethical practices. It may be harder now than ever before to decide
which organizations to support. The BBB reports the mission, programs, and finances of
local charities, and evaluates these organizations according to our 20 Standards for Charity
Accountability, giving you the information you need to make the best decision.
Why have standards for charities?
The BBB Standards for Charity Accountability answer basic questions about an organization’s
governance, finances, and fundraising practices – How do they use your donations? Are they
honest in their fundraising materials and financial statements? Does the board of directs avoid
conflicts of interest and provide adequate oversight? The BBB standards are designed to apply
to any charitable organization, regardless of size or field of service. A full list of the Standards
for Charity Accountability can be found on pages 6-8.
Which are the best charities in the Guides for Giving?
The BBB does not make any judgments about the worthiness of a particular organization or
cause. Donors are strongly encouraged to use the standards as one resource for making their
own judgments; you should also take into account the charity’s mission, program activities,
and history of service. Whenever a charity does not meet all standards, its full report (available
by visiting www.westernontario.bbb.org or calling 519-673-3222) will explain why and provide
the charity’s response, if any.
What do the percentages in Columns A & B mean, and why don’t they add up to 100%?
These percentages measure two important – and very different – ratios, and it is pure coincidence
if they do add up to 100%. Column A measures the percentage of total expenses spent on
programs, while Column B measures the percentage of total expenses spent on fundraising. To
meet Standard 8, Column A should be 65% or greater. To meet Standard 9, Column B should
be 35% or less. The percentages in these two columns tell you whether the organization is
spending your donations appropriately and efficiently.
Why can’t I find the charity I’m looking for?
An organization’s report may have been completed after the Guides for Giving was published,
so check our website – www.westernontario.bbb.org – for all reports. If you still can’t find it,
we may not have a report – at least not yet. According to Canada Revenue Agency there are
over 80,000 charities in Canada, and we concentrate on those charities we receive inquiries or
complaints about. If there is a charity you would like us to review, please call (519) 673-3222,
and let us know. Your call will help determine which charities are included in the next Guides
for Giving.
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BBB Standards For Charity Accountability
The BBB Standards for Charity Accountability were developed to assist donors in making sound giving
decisions and to foster public confidence in charitable organizations. The standards seek to encourage fair
and honest solicitation practices, to promote ethical conduct by charitable organizations and to advance
support of philanthropy. They are based on the belief that full and accurate disclosure of an organization’s
program, management, and finances will encourage public support of philanthropy. To meet BBB Standards
for Charity Accountability, an organization is required to:
GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT
The governing board has the ultimate oversight
authority for any charitable organization. This section
of standards seeks to ensure that the volunteer board
is active, independent, and free of self-dealing. To meet
these standards, the organization shall have:
1. A board of directors that provides adequate
oversight of the charity’s operations and its staff.
Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is
not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of
the CEO’s performance, evidence of disbursement
controls such as board approval of the budget and
fund raising practices, establishment of conflict of
interest policy, and establishment of accounting
procedures sufficient to safeguard charity
finances.
2. A board of directors with a minimum of five voting
members.
3. A minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per
year of the full governing body, with a majority in
attendance, with face-to-face participation.
A conference call of the full board can substitute for
one of the three meetings of the governing body.
For all meetings, alternative modes of participation
are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.
4. Not more than one or 10% (whichever is greater)
directly or indirectly compensated person(s)
serving as a voting member(s) of the board.
Compensated members shall not serve as the
board’s chair or treasurer.
5. No transaction(s) in which any board or staff
members have material conflicting interest with
the charity resulting from any relationship or
business affiliation.
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Factors that will be considered when concluding
whether or not a related party transaction constitutes
a conflict of interest and if such a conflict is material,
include, but are not limited to: any arm’s length
procedures established by the charity; the size
of the transaction relative to like expenses of the
charity; whether the interested party participated
in the board vote on the transaction; if competitive
bids were sought and whether the transaction is
one-time, recurring or ongoing.
MEASURING EFFECTIVENESS
An organization should regularly assess its effectiveness
in achieving its mission. This section seeks to ensure
that an organization has defined, measurable goals and
objectives in place and a defined process in place to
evaluate the success and impact of its program(s) in
fulfilling the goals and objectives of the organization and
that also identifies ways to address any deficiencies. To
meet these standards, a charitable organization shall:
6. Have a board policy of assessing, no less than
every two years, the organization’s performance
and effectiveness and of determining future
actions required to achieve its mission.
7. Submit to the organization’s governing body, for
its approval, a written report that outlines the
results of the aforementioned performance and
effectiveness assessment and recommendations
for future actions.
FINANCES
This section of the standards seeks to ensure that the charity
spends its funds honestly, prudently and in accordance
with statements made in fund raising appeals. To meet
these standards, the charitable organization shall:
Please note that Standards 8 and 9 have different
denominators.
8. Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on
program activities.
gross income is less than $100,000, an internally
produced, complete financial statement is sufficient
to meet this standard.
12. Include in the financial statements a breakdown of
expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that
shows what portion of these expenses was allocated
to program, fund raising, and administrative
activities. If the charity has more than one major
program category, the schedule should provide a
breakdown for each category.
Formula for Standard 8:
Total Program
Service Expenses
_______________ should be at least 65%
Total Expenses
9. Spend no more than 35% of related contributions
on fund raising. Related contributions include
donations, legacies and other gifts received as a
result of fund raising efforts.
Formula for Standard 9:
Total Fund
Raising Expenses
______________ should be no more than 35%
13. Accurately report the charity’s expenses, including
any joint cost allocations, in its financial statements.
For example, audited or unaudited statements which
inaccurately claim zero fund raising expenses or
otherwise understate the amount a charity spends
on fund raising, and/or overstate the amount it
spends on programs will not meet this standard.
14. Have a board-approved annual budget for its
current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses
for major program activities, fund raising, and
Total Related
Contributions
10. Avoid accumulating funds that could be used for
current programs activities. To meet this standard,
the charity’s unrestricted net assets available for
use should not be more than three times the size
of the past year’s expenses or three times the size
of the current year’s budget, whichever is higher.
An organization that does not meet Standards 8, 9 and/
or 10 may provide evidence to demonstrate that it’s
use of funds is reasonable. The higher fund raising and
administrative cost of a newly created organization, donor
restrictions on the use of funds, exceptional bequests,
and a stigma associated with a cause and environmental
or political events beyond an organization’s control are
among factors which may result in expenditures that
are reasonable although they do not meet the financial
measures cited in these standards.
11. Make available to all, on request, complete annual
financial statements prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. When
total gross income exceeds $250,000, these
statements should be audited in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards.
For charities whose annual gross income is less than
$250,000 a review by an accountant is sufficient
to meet this standard. For charities whose annual
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administration.
FUND RAISING AND INFORMATIONAL
MATERIALS
A fund raising appeal is often the only contact a donor
has with a charity and may be the sole impetus for
giving. This section of the standards seeks to ensure that
a charity’s representations to the public are accurate,
complete, and respectful. To meet these standards, the
charitable organization shall:
15. Have solicitations and informational materials,
distributed by any means, that is accurate, truthful,
and not misleading, both in whole and in part. Appeals
that omit a clear description of program(s) for which
contributions are sought will not meet this standard.
A charity should also be able to substantiate that
the timing and nature of its expenditures are in
accordance with what is stated, expressed, or
implied in the charity’s solicitations.
16. Have an annual report available to all, on request,
that includes:
(a) The organization’s mission statement;
(b) A summary of the past year’s program service
accomplishments;
(c) A roster of the offices and members of the board of directors; and
(d) Financial information that includes:
(i) total income in the past fiscal year,
(ii) expenses in the same program, fund
raising, and administrative categories as
in the financial statements, and
(iii) ending net assets.
(c) Any maximum or guaranteed minimum contribution
amount (e.g., up to a maximum of $200,000).
20.Respond promptly to and act on complaints
brought to its attention by the BBB Wise Giving
Alliance and/or local Better Business Bureaus
about fund raising practices, privacy violations,
and/or other issues.
17. Include on any charity websites that solicit
contributions, the same information that is
recommended for annual reports, as well as the
mailing address of the charity and electronic
access to its most recent Revenue Canada return.
18. Address privacy concerns of donors by:
(a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a
means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both
new and continuing donor to inform the charity
if they do not want their name and address
shared outside the organization, and
(b)providing a clear prominent and easily accessible
privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors
(i) what information, if any, is being
collected about them by the charity
and how this information will be used,
(ii) how to contact the charity to review
personal information collected and
request corrections,
(iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check
off box) that the visitor does not wish his/
her personal information to be shared
outside the organization, and
(iv) what security measures the charity has
in place to protect personal information.
(c) Provide, upon request, a copy of the privacy
policy.
19. Clearly disclose how the charity benefits from the
sale of products or services (i.e., cause-related
marketing) that state or imply that a charity will
benefit from a consumer sale or transaction.
Such promotions should disclose, at the point of
solicitation:
(a) The actual or anticipated portion of the
purchase price that will benefit the charity (e.g.,
5 cents will be contributed to ABC charity for
every xyz company product sold),
(b) The duration of the campaign (e.g., the month
of October),
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Donate With Confidence.
Look for the BBB Charity Seal.
Charities that display the BBB Charity Seal have committed to the highest ethical
standards of conduct. Everyday, these organizations put ethics, accountability, and
transparency first. For these organizations, instilling trust in their donors is vital to
fulfilling their mission.
Look for the BBB Charity Seal to assist with wise giving decisions. Charities are eligible
to display the BBB Charity Seal if they meet the following criteria: they currently meet
our comprehensive Standards for Charity Accountability, have committed to continue
meeting our 20 Standards in the future, address any concerns brought to their attention by the
BBB, and pay an annual licensing fee for use of the seal. Charities that have adopted the seal have
undergone the same evaluation process as all charities in the Guides for Giving, and upon meeting
our rigorous standards have been invited to join this prestigious group.
Charities authorized to use the BBB Charity Seal at the time the Guides for Giving was published are
marked by this seal.
Five Questions to Ask Charity Telemarketers
1. Do you work for the charity or a professional solicitor?
Some charities use their own employees or volunteers while others hire outside contractors. If the call
works for a telemarketing company, the best follow-up question is…
2. What percentage of my donation will the charity receive?
By law, telemarketers should answer this question truthfully. While some telemarketers companies
charge a reasonable percentage for their services, others may keep 90% or more of your donation.
3. Is my donation tax-deductible?
If the answer is “no,” then the organization may be a labour union, fraternal organization, political lobbying group, or even a for-profit company claiming to be a charity. Before you donate, know who the
organization is by asking for their full name and address.
4. How will my donation be used?
Ask for details: when, where, who. If they claim to have local programs, then ask them where the programs take place. Be cautious of appeals that are long on emotion, but short on details.
5. Can you send me some written information?
Your donation is an important decision, and you deserve the right to make that decision on your own
time after thoughtful consideration. Refusing or being unable to provide written information, or pressuring you to make an immediate gift are major red flags.
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
A Child’s Voice Foundation
Evaluation
Did Not Disclose
Mississauga, ON
Addictions Ontario
Did Not Disclose
Windsor, ON
ADRA Canada
1148 King Street East
Oshawa, ON L1H 1H8
905-433-8004
www.adra.ca
ADRA Canada works with people in
poverty and distress to create just and
positive change through empowering
partnerships and responsible action.
75%
10%
Aids Committee of Windsor
Currently being
evaluated.
511 Pelissier Street
Windsor, ON N9A 4L2
519-973-0222
www.aidswindsor.org
Alliance For Equality Of Blind
Canadians
PO Box 20262 RPO Town Centre
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9H2
800-561-4774
www.blindcanadians.ca
Alzheimer Society Of London &
Middlesex
425 Windermere Road
London, ON N5X 2T1
519-680-2404
www.alzheimerlondon.ca
Amnesty International Canada
312 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa, ON K1N 1H9
613-744-7667
www.amnesty.ca
Angels Anonymous Connection
Unit 74, 3311-58 Street
Edmonton, AB T6L 6X3
780-468-5506
www.angelsanonymous.org
Meets Standards
To increase awareness of rights and
responsibilities, so blind, deaf-blind
and partially sighted individuals can
have equal access to the benefits and
opportunities of society.
43%
47%
Did Not Meet
Standards
1, 8, 9, & 16
Alzheimer Society of London &
Middlesex’s mission is “to advocate
for and promote the development
of support services, education and
research in London and Middlesex
County for those affected by Alzheimer
Disease and related dementias.”
69%
18%
Meets Standards
Amnesty International opposes human
rights violations that involve attacks
by government and armed opposition
groups on the individual’s physical and
mental integrity.
75%
12%
Meets Standards
Our purpose is to fulfill a dream for a
terminally ill adult. Our mission is to
provide the means to grant the dream.
Our vision is that no adult die without
their dream being realized.
53%
16%
Did Not Meet
Standards 1, 8,
& 17
Unable to Verify
Standards 16
Animalert Pet Adoptions Inc.
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Ark Aid Street Mission Inc.
696 Dundas Street
London, ON N5W 2Z4
519-667-0322
www.arkaidmission.com
Ark Aid Street Mission Inc.’s mission
is to help needy people in London by
creating tools and providing services to
help people in need get back on their
feet and start more productive and
joyful lives.
Arthritis Society (Ontario Division)
81%
3%
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Athletes for Africa Aid Program
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Detailed Reports on charities contained in this guide are available by visiting www.westernontario.bbb.org or calling
(519) 673-3222. The BBB Charity Seal denotes charities that have been licensed to display the seal in print and on their websites.
For more information about the seal, please see page 3.
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Evaluation
ATN Access For Persons With
Disabilities Inc.
ATN Access for Persons with
Disabilities Inc. provides, as a
fundamental right, access to
technology to assist individuals with
disabilities to reach their employment
and learning goals.
68%
21%
Meets Standards
141 Dundas Street, Suite 504
London, ON N6A 1G3
519-433-7950
www.atn.on.ca
Autism Ontario
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Bereaved Families Of Ontario Southwest Region
4-571 Wharncliffe Road South
London, ON N6J 2N6
519-686-1573
www.bfo.london.on.ca
Bereaved Families of Ontario Southwest Region’s mission is to
helping the bereaved learn to live with
grief.
80%
5%
Bethany's Hope Foundation
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of London
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Billy Graham Evangelistic
Association of Canada
20 Hopewell Way NE
Calgary, AB T3J 5H5
403-219-2300
www.billygraham.ca
Boys & Girls Club Of London
184 Horton Street
London, ON N6B 1K8
519-434-9115
www.bgclondon.ca
Boys & Girls’Club of London
Foundation
184 Horton Street
London, ON N6B 1K8
519-434-9114
www.bgclondon.ca/foundation
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
of Canada exists to support the
calling and ministries of Billy Graham,
Franklin Graham, and Will Graham, by
proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord
Jesus to all we can by every effective
means available to us and by equipping
others to do the same.
89%
2%
Meets Standards
Boys’ & Girls’ Club of London’s mission
is to provide a safe, supportive
place where children and youth
can experience new opportunities,
overcome barriers, build positive
relationships, and development
confidence and skills for life.
84%
> 1%
Meets Standards
Boys’ & Girls’ Club of London
Foundation’s mission is to raise
funds to ensure the future long term
sustainability for the wide variety of
programs offered to children, youth,
seniors, and adults at the Boys & Girls
Club of London.
71%
9%
Meets Standards
Brain Injury Association Of London
And Region
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Breast Cancer Society Of Canada
420 East Street North
Sarnia, ON N7T 6Y5
519-336-0746
www.bcsc.ca
Brentwood Recovery Home
The Breast Cancer Society of Canada
is a registered, national, not-for-profit,
charitable organization dedicated
to funding Canadian breast cancer
research into detection, prevention,
treatment, and to ultimately find a cure
for the disease that women fear most.
58%
29%
Did Not Meet
Standard 8
BBB Note: See Charity House
(Windsor)
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood
Centre
Evaluation
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Caledon Community Services
18 King St E
Bolton, ON L7E 1E8
905-951-2300
www.ccs4u.org
Helping people Help Themselves by
working creatively and responding to
community needs.
Currently being
evaluated.
Canada Christian College & School
of Graduate Theological Studies
Did Not Disclose
North York, ON
Canada Safety Council
Did Not Disclose
Ottawa, ON
Canadian Bible Society
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
- Ontario Chapter
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Canadian Burn Foundation
Did Not Disclose
Edmonton, AB
Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario
Division
55 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7
416-488-5400
www.cancer.ca
Canadian Cancer Society is a
community based organization
of volunteers whose mission is
the eradication of cancer and the
enhancement of the quality of life of
people living with cancer.
52%
45%
Canadian Centre for Abuse
Awareness
Did Not Meet
Standards 8 & 9
Did Not Disclose
Newmarket, ON
Canadian Council Of Christian
Charities
1-43 Howard Ave
Elmira, ON N3B 2C9
519-669-5137
www.cccc.org
As a result of CCCC, Canadian Christian
charities will be worthy of the public’s
respect and trust. We make it easier
for you to focus on your mission by
providing specialized help for your
support and leadership functions.
90%
1%
Meets Standards
Canadian Cultural Society Of The
Deaf, Inc.
Did Not Disclose
Canadian Deaf Sports Association
Did Not Disclose
Canadian Diabetes Association
Did Not Disclose
Canadian Don't Do Drugs Society
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Montréal-Nord, QC
North York, ON
Toronto, ON
Canadian Feed The Children
174 Bartley Drive
Toronto, ON M4A 1E1
416-757-1221
www.canadianfeedthechildren.ca
Canadian Feed The Children’s mission
is “to reduce the impact of poverty on
children. We work with local partners
internationally and in Canada to
enhance the well-being of children and
the self-sufficiency of their families
and communities. Canadian Feed The
Children provides a bridge between
those who can help and those who
need help.”
83%
13%
Meets Standards
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Evaluation
Canadian Hard Of Hearing
Association
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association’s
mission is to raise public awareness
concerning issues that are important
for person who are hard of hearing, to
promote their integration into Canadian
society, to remove any barriers to their
participation, and generally make every
community in Canada a better place to
live.
68%
6%
Did Not Meet
Standard 3
205-2415 Holly Lane
Ottawa, ON K1V 7P2
613-526-1584
www.chha.ca
Canadian Hearing Society
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Canadian Liver Foundation
1500-2235 Sheppard Avenue East
North York, ON M2J 5B5
416-491-3353
www.liver.ca
Canadian Medical Hall Of Fame
202-267 Dundas Street
London, ON N6A 1H2
519-488-2003
www.cdnmedhall.org
Canadian Mental Health Association,
Lambton-Kent
240 Grand Avenue West
Chatham, ON N7L 1C1
519-436-6100
www.cmhalambtonkent.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association,
London-Middlesex
648 Huron Street
London, ON N5Y 4J7
519-434-9191
www.london.cmha.ca
To reduce the incidence and impact of
liver disease by funding liver research
and education.
49%
38%
Did Not Meet
Standards 8 & 9
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame creates
an enduring tribute to Canada’s
medical heroes who through discovery
and innovation have contributed to
improved health in Canada and around
the world. Through the celebration
of their laureates and the delivery of
education programs, they inspire the
pursuit of careers in health sciences
fostering future innovations and
leaders.
88%
5%
Meets Standards
Canadian Mental Health Association,
Lambton-Kent’s mission is to
create a leading mental healthcare
organization that is mandated to
deliver a comprehensive basket of
community based services, and that
is well integrated with institutional
and other health care providers and
that contributes and is accountable
to support system integration and
overall health system performance
improvement.
76%
0%
Did Not Meet
Standard 17
Canadian Mental Health Association,
London-Middlesex’s mission is to
advocate with and provide programs
and services for people with mental
health issues, and to enhance, maintain,
and promote the mental health of all
individuals and communities in LondonMiddlesex region.
86%
> 1%
Meets Standards
Canadian National Institute For The
Blind
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Canadian Olympic Foundation
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Canadian Paraplegic Association
(Ontario Division)
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Canadian Red Cross Society London & Middlesex Branch
Evaluation
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Did Not Disclose
Kanata, ON
Canadian Women's Foundation
504-133 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2L3
416-365-1444
www.canadianwomen.org
Canadian Women’s Foundation invests
in the power of women and the dream
of girls: Canadian Women’s Foundation
raises money to research, fund and
share the best approaches to ending
violence against women, moving lowincome women out of poverty and
building strong, resilient girls.
73%
17%
Cancer Recovery Foundation Of
Canada
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
Markham, ON
Cancer Research Society Inc.
Did Not Disclose
Montreal, QC
Cancer Survivors Fund Of Canada
Did Not Disclose
West Vancouver, BC
Care Canada
9 Gurdwara Road
Neapean, ON K2E 7X6
613-228-5600
www.care.ca
cbm Canada
3844 Stouffville Road
PO Box 800
Stouffville, ON L4A 7Z9
905-640-6464
www.cbmcanada.org
Care Canada’s mission is to serve
individuals and families in the poorest
communities of the world.
95%
3%
Meets Standards
cbm Canada serves as the hands
joining Canadians and people living
with or affected by disabilities in
the poorest communities – working
together for the benefit of all humanity.
73%
17%
Did Not Meet
Standard 16 & 17
Centres for Seniors
Did Not Disclose
Windsor, ON
Chalice (Canada)
445 Sackville Drive, Suite 1
Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2S1
800-776-6855
www.chalice.ca
Charity House (Windsor)
2335 Dougall Avenue
Windsor, ON N8X 1S9
519-946-3115
www.brentwoodrecovery.com
Chalice (Canada) helps to provide
educational opportunities to sponsored
children by paying tuition, teacher
salaries, educational materials, clothing,
lunch programs, etc. Chalice (Canada)’s
sponsorship program also extends to
emergency medical help, provisions
of food, relief both physical and
emotional, cisterns provides water, and
training programs.
92%
4%
Meets Standards
Charity House (Windsor) is a Recovery
Home committed to providing
compassionate care and treatment in
a residential setting for persons whose
primary problem is alcohol or drug
abuse while providing non-residential
support for their families.
62%
21%
Did Not Meet
Standards 8 & 17
Unable to Verify
Standards
1, 5, 6, 7, & 16
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Evaluation
CHF
CHF is a non-profit organization
dedicated to enabling poor rural
communities in developing countries to
attain sustainable livelihoods.
85%
8%
Meets Standards
323 Chapel Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 7Z2
613-237-0180
www.chf-partners.ca
Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety
Village
Did Not Disclose
Chatham, ON
Chatham-Kent Community
Foundation
Did Not Disclose
Chatham, ON
Child Find Ontario Inc.
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Childcan The Childhood Cancer
Research Association Inc.
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Childhood Asthma Foundation
Did Not Disclose
Niagara Falls, ON
Childhood Cancer Canada
Foundation
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Childhope Foundation Canada
Did Not Disclose
Mississauga, ON
Childlife Network International Inc.
515 Richmond Street
PO Box 1141
London, ON N6A 5K2
519-936-0733
www.childlifenetwork.com
Childreach
265 Maitland Street
London, ON N6B 2Y3
519-434-3644
www.childreach.on.ca
Childlife Network International Inc.’s
mission is to promote healing through
character education for children
marginalized by HIV/AIDS, wars and
child abuse. Working with parents,
educators and caregivers, advising
public and private institutions in
contact with the most marginalized
groups we will implement our
programs to build healthy childhood
environments, and alleviate
disadvantaging conditions for the
future.
74%
Childreach works with families and the
community and fosters the healthy
development of children by providing
learning opportunities, information, and
support for children and those who care
for them.
85%
7%
Did Not Meet
Standards 1, 6, 16,
& 17
Unable to Verify
Standard 7
> 1%
Children's Aid Foundation
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Children's Health Foundation
345 Westminister Avenue
London, ON N6C 4V3
519-432-8564
www.childhealth.ca
To raise funds in support of Children’s
Hospital at LHSC and Children’s Health
Research Institute.
76%
21%
Meets Standards
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(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Children’s Treatment Centre
Foundation of Chatham-Kent
Evaluation
Currently being
evaluated.
355 Lark Street
Chatham, ON N7L 5B2
519-351-0520
www.childrenstreatmentfoundation-ck.com
Children's Wish Foundation Of
Canada
350-1101 Kingston Road
Pickering, ON L1V 1B5
905-839-8882
www.childrenswish.ca
Christian Children's Fund Of Canada
1200 Dension Street
Markham, ON L3R 8G6
905-754-1001
www.ccfcanada.ca
Christian Record Service Inc.
1300 King Street East
PO Box 31119
Oshawa, ON L1H 8N9
905-436-6938
www.crsblindservices.ca
The Children’s Wish Foundation of
Canada works with the community
to provide children living with highrisk, life threatening illnesses the
opportunity to realize their most
heartfelt wish.
54%
32%
Did Not Meet
Standard 8
Christian Children’s Fund of Canada
creates a future of hope for children,
families, and community by helping
them develop the skills and resources
to overcome poverty and pursue
justice.
82%
11%
Meets Standards
Christian Record Service Inc.’s mission
is to enrich lives of those who are
blind, visually impaired or physically
challenged regardless of race, creed,
economic status or gender.
84%
6%
Meets Standards
Christ's Hope International - Canada
Did Not Disclose
Windsor, ON
Commission To Every Nation
11500 Tecumseh Road East
PO Box 22017
Windsor, ON N8N 5G6
Commission To Every Nation is a
servant organization which helps
missionaries fulfill the unique vision
God has given them. Through
administrative support we provide
accountability and help the missionary
get to the field. Through pastoral care
we help them remain effective and
healthy while there.
84%
3%
Did Not Meet
Standard 2 & 3
Unable to Verify
Standard 16
Community Living London
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Compassion Canada
985 Adelaide Street South
London, ON N6E 4A3
519-668-0224
www.compassion.ca
Covenant House Toronto
20 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, ON M5B 2P3
416-598-4898
www.covenanthouse.ca
Compassion Canada’s mission is “In
response to the Great Commission,
Compassion Canada exists as an
advocate for children to release them
from their spiritual, economic, social,
and physical poverty and enable them
to become responsible and fulfilled
Christian adults.”
86%
9%
Meets Standards
Covenant House Toronto’s mission is to
serve suffering children of the street and
protect and safeguard all children with
absolute respect and unconditional love.
70%
25%
Meets Standards
Craigwood Youth Services
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Evaluation
Credit Counselling Services of
Alberta
To educate Albertans in personal
money management and the wise use
of credit, and to provide alternatives for
individuals and families facing financial
crisis.
75%
0%
Meets Standards
We help. We Educate. We Give Hope.
73%
0%
Meets Standards
Crochet Club of London’s mission is to
provide blankets to organizations that
assist people and animals in need in and
around London.
BBB Note: Column B indicates both
administration and fundraising.
90%
10%
Meets Standards
Suite 150, 1200-59 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2H 2M4
406-234-6189
www.moneymentors.org
Credit Counseeling Society of
British Columbia
300-435 Columbia Street
New Westminister, BC V3L 5N8
888-526-8999
www.nomoredebts.org
Crochet Club of London
38 Glenburnie Crescent
London, ON N5X 2A4
519-659-3497
www.crochetclub.ca
Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Dale Brain Injury Services
815 Shelborne Street
London, ON N5Z 4Z4
519-668-0023
www.daleservices.on.ca
Daya Counselling Centre
141 Dundas Street, 6th Floor
London, ON N6A 1G3
519-434-0077
www.dayacounselling.on.ca
Easter Seals Ontario
One Concorde Gate, Suite 700
Toronto, ON M3C 3N6
416-421-8778
www.easterseals.org
At Dale Brain Injury Services we provide
a continuum of high quality, clientcentered services to persons affected
by an acquired brain injury. By providing
services that are accessible, evidencebased, and responsive to the changing
needs of our clients, our community, and
our partners, DBIS supports individuals
to maximize their strengths and live
healthy, meaningful lives.
81%
>1%
Meets Standards
Daya Counselling Centre’s mission is to
help people achieve their full potential
by providing counselling and education
programs that respect their human and
spiritual nature.
BBB Note: Column B indicates both
administration and fundraising.
95%
5%
Meets Standards
Easter Seals Ontario’s mission is
dedicated to helping children, youth,
and young adults with physical
disabilities achieve their full individual
potential and future independence.
Easter Seals Ontario funds disability
solutions through financial assistance,
camp programs, the Recreational
Choices Funding Program, research,
advocacy, and public and consumer
awareness.
74%
22%
Meets Standards
Elgin-St. Thomas United Way
Services
Did Not Disclose
St Thomas, ON
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Epilepsy Support Centre
Evaluation
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter
Did Not Disclose
PO Box 141, Stn B
Etobicoke, ON M9W 5K9
FH Canada
1-31741 Peardonville Road
Abbotsford, BC V2T 1L2
604-853-4262
www.fhcanada.org
FTC Canada
To walk with churches, leaders, and
families in overcoming all forms of
human poverty by living in healthy
relationships with God and his creation.
Unable to Verify
Standards 8-13
& 16
BBB Note: See Speroway
For Those In Need National Network
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Foundation Fighting Blindness
890 Younge Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M4W 3P4
416-360-4200
www.ffb.ca
Foundation For Gene & Cell Therapy
(Jesse’s Journey)
PO Box 5099
London, ON N6A 4M8
519-645-8855
www.jessesjourney.com
Fresh Start Maternity Supports
118 Centre Street
St. Thomas, ON N5R 2Z9
519-637-7775
www.freshstartmaternity.com
Gideons International In Canada
501 Imperial Road North
Guelph, ON N1H 7A2
519-823-1140
www.gideons.ca
To find the causes, treatments, and
ultimately the cures for retinitis
pigmentosa, macular degeneration and
related retinal diseases by supporting
research.
48%
31%
Did Not Meet
Standard 8
Jesse’s Journey is a partnership of
science and families dedicated to the
discovery of treatment and cure of
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and
other genetic diseases because parents
should not outlive their children.
70%
8%
Meets Standards
Fresh Starts Maternity Supports’ mission
is to provide hope and a future to
pregnant and parenting women and their
children during times of crisis.
73%
3%
Did Not Meet
Standard 16 & 17
Gideons International In Canada’s
mission is to distribute the word of
God in various institutions and to
individuals.
79%
9%
Did Not Meet
Standard 16 & 17
Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great
Lakes
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Habitat For Humanity London Inc.
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Habitat For Humanity® WindsorEssex Inc.
3064 Devon Drive
Windsor, ON N8X 4L2
519-969-3762
www.habitatwindsor.org
To mobilize volunteers and community
partners in building affordable housing
and promoting home ownership as a
means to breaking the cycle of poverty.
Heart And Stroke Foundation
Currently being
evaluated.
Currently being
evaluated.
2300 Yonge Street, Suite 1300
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
416-489-7111
www.heartandstroke.ca
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Evaluation
Hemophilia Ontario
Hemophilia Ontario is committed to
improving the health and quality of life
for all people with a bleeding disorder,
and to find a cure.
88%
12%
Meets Standards
65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 501
Toronto, ON M4Y 1G7
416-972-0641
www.hemophilia.on.ca
Historica-Dominion Institute
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Hospice Of London Inc.
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Hotel-Dieu Hospital Foundation
Currently being
evaluated.
1030 Ouellette Avenue
Windsor, ON N9A 1E1
519-973-4443
www.hdgh.org/foundation
Humanity First
Did Not Disclose
Concord, ON
Hutton House Association for
Adults With Disabilities
654 Wonderland Road South
London, ON N6H 3E5
519-472-6381
www.huttonhouse.com
ICHA Windsor & District
3939 Carmichael Dr
Windsor, ON N9C 3Z1
519-977-1209
Ingamo Family Homes (Woodstock)
Inc.
Hutton House Association for Adults
with Disabilities promotes and supports
persons with disabilities through
learning and life enhancing programs
that focus on each individual’s
strengths, abilities, and interests.
BBB Note: Column B indicates both
administration and fundraising.
91%
9%
The purpose of the ICHA is to improve
the quality of life for our community by
providing social recreational activities
for the mentally & physically disabled
individuals in Windsor & Essex County.
Meets Standards
Currently being
evaluated.
Ingamo Family Homes’ purpose is to
provide a transitional environment
for abused women and their children.
Through supportive programming
and links to the community resources
women become empowered to
live as self-reliant individuals in the
community.
85%
6%
Did Not Meet
Standard 17
Inter Pares
Inter Pares is a Canadian social justice
organization working in Canada
and around the world to create
understanding about the causes and
effects of poverty and injustice, and to
support actions that lead to positive
social and economic change.
88%
7%
Meets Standards
Jesse’s Journey
BBB Note: See Foundation for Gene &
Cell Therapy
John Howard Society Of London
John Howard Society of London &
District’s mission is effective, just, and
humane responses to crime and its
causes.
BBB Note: Column B indicates both
administration and fundraising.
92%
8%
Meets Standards
432 Springbank Avenue North, Unit 20
Woodstock, ON N4T 1N7
519-421-0383
www.ingamofamilyhomes.com
221 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa, ON K1N 6P1
613-563-4801
www.interpares.ca
601 Queens Avenue
London, ON N6B 1Y9
519-438-4168
www.jhslondon.on.ca
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Evaluation
Kidney Foundation of Canada,
Ontario Branch
Kidney Foundation of Canada’s
objectives are to raise funds for
research and related clinical education,
provide services for special needs of
individuals, advocate for access to high
quality health care, and to promote
organ donation.
51%
41%
Did Not Meet
Standards 8 & 9
Kids Can Free the Children’s mission
is “children helping children through
education. Free children from poverty.
Free children from exploitation. Free
children from the idea that they are
powerless to change the world.”
77%
10%
Meets Standards
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of children and youth in Canada
by providing them anonymous and
confidential professional counselling,
referrals and information in English and
French, through technologically-based
communications media.
55%
40%
Did Not Meet
Standards 8, 9,
& 16
The Kiwanis Club of Middlesex, Bequest
& Endowment Fund’s mission is to
support the Club’s programs as well as
other London area organizations whose
objectives are to support children’s
activities.
BBB Note: Column B indicates both
administration and fundraising.
87%
13%
Meets Standards
1599 Hurontario Street, Suite 201
Mississauga, ON L5G 4S1
905-278-3003
www.kidney.on.ca
Kids Can Free the Children
233 Carlton Street
Toronto, ON M5A 2L2
416-925-5894
www.freethechildren.com
Kids Help Foundation
300-439 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8
416-586-5437
www.kidshelpphone.ca
Kiwanis Club Of Middlesex Bequest
& Endowment Fund
78 Riverside Drive
London, ON N6H 1B4
519-472-1698
Unable to Verify
Standards 1-7,
14-16, 18 & 19
Learning Disabilities Association Of
London Region
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Leprosy Mission Canada
100-100 Mural Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1j3
905-886-2885
www.leprosy.ca
Our mission is to secure prayer,
financial, and personnel support for
ministering in Jesus’ name to the
physical, societal, and spiritual needs
of victims of leprosy and similar
afflictions.
75%
18%
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of
Canada
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
North York, ON
LIFE*SPIN
866A Dundas Street
London, ON N5W 2Z7
519-438-8676
www.lifespin.org
LIFE*SPIN’s mission is to provide
information and support for individuals
surviving on low incomes and to
support the empowerment and selfdevelopment of these individuals in
their efforts to attain self-sufficiency.
Lions Foundation Of Canada
84%
13%
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
Oakville, ON
Loads Of Love Humanitarian Aid &
Mission Society
15 Prince Street North
Chatham, ON N7M 4J5
519-352-0911
www.loadsoflove.ca
Loads of Love Humanitarian Aid &
Mission Society mission is caring for the
needy through Christ-like compassion
and love.
Did Not Meet
Standards 1, 14
& 17
Unable to Verify
Standards 6-13 & 16
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
London & District Stroke Recovery
Association
Evaluation
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
London (North) Lions Club
Foundation
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
London Community Foundation
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
London Elgin Middlesex Crime
Stoppers
PO Box 24140
London, ON N6H 5C4
519-471-7698
www.londoncrimestoppers.com
London Employment Help Centre
114 Dundas Street
London, ON N6A 1G1
519-439-0501
www.lehc.ca
London Health Sciences Foundation
747 Baseline Road East
London, ON N6C 2R6
519-685-8265
www.lhsf.on.ca
London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers
is a partnership of the public, police, and
media which provides the community
with a proactive, non-profit, charitable
program to anonymously assist in solving
crime and contributing to an improved
quality of life.
63%
21%
Did Not Meet
Standards 1, 6-8,
16, & 17
London Employment Help Centre exists
for personal achievement through
maximum employment and entitlement
to social benefits.
79%
> 1%
Did Not Meet
Standard 16 & 17
To inspire investment in excellence at
London Health Sciences Centre.
71%
23%
Meets Standards
London Humane Society
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
London Youth For Christ
254 Adelaide Street South
London, ON N5Z 3L1
519-686-0093
www.londonyfc.org
London Youth for Christ’s purpose is
to reach out to young people with the
message of God’s love and then helping
those who express a desire to grow in
their faith so that they might discover
more of what it means to honour God
with their life.
80%
9%
Lupus Ontario
Did Not Meet
Standard 17
Did Not Disclose
Markham, ON
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of
Southwestern Ontario
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Mccormick Home Foundation
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Missing Children Society of Canada
219, 3501 23rd Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 6V8
403-291-0705
www.mcsc.ca
Missing Children Society of Canada
mission is to reunited missing children
with their searching families through
professional investigations, public
awareness and family support programs.
39%
49%
Did Not Meet
Standards 8 & 9
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Evaluation
Mission Services Of London
Mission Services of London opens doors
of hope to those seeking emergency
shelter and support, by offering safe
shelter, food, and clothing and by
facilitating rehabilitation as needed, in an
atmosphere of compassion.
83%
9%
Meets Standards
415 Hamilton Road
London, ON N5Z 1S1
519-433-2807
www.missionservices.ca
Mocha Shrine Patient Transportation
Fund
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Did Not Disclose
Oakville, ON
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ontario
Division
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Museum London
421 Ridout Street North
London, ON N6A 5H4
519-661-0333
www.musuemlondon.ca
Museum London’s mission is to enrich
public knowledge and enjoyment of the
art and history of the London region and
Canada.
82%
1%
Museum Of Ontario Archaeology
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Nature Canada
Did Not Disclose
Ottawa, ON
Nature Conservancy of Canada
36 Eglinton Avenue West
Suite 400
Toronto, ON M4R 1A1
416-932-3202
www.natureconvervancy.ca
Nature Conservancy of Canada will
lead, innovate, and use creativity in
the conservation of Canada’s natural
heritage by securing ecologically
significant natural areas through
purchases, donations, conservation
agreements or other mechanisms, and by
achieving long-term stewardship through
management plans and monitoring
arrangements.
94%
3%
Nightingale Research Foundation
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
Ottawa, ON
Ontario Block Parent® Program Inc.
902 Maitland Street
London, ON N5Y 2X1
800-563-2771
www.blockparent.on.ca
The mission of the Ontario Block Parent®
Program is to provide immediate
assistance through a safety network and
to offer supportive community education
programs.
61%
4%
Ontario Cerebral Palsy Sports
Association
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
Nepean, ON
Ontario Lung Association
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Ontario March Of Dimes
10 Overlea Blvd.
East York, ON M4H 1A4
416-425-3463
www.marchofdimes.ca
Operation Sharing
To maximize the independence,
personal empowerment, and community
participation of people with physical
disabilities.
96%
4%
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
Woodstock, ON
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Opportunities For The Disabled
Foundation
Evaluation
Did Not Disclose
Burnaby, BC
Orchestra London Canada Inc.
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Over 55 (London) Inc.
78 Riverside Drive
London, ON N6H 1B4
519-680-1464
www.over55london.ca
Owen Sound Regional Hospital
Foundation
Box 1001
Owen Sound, ON N4K 6H6
519-372-3925
www.oshfoundation.ca
Over 55 (London) Inc. is a non-profit,
charitable organization that values
older adults and the contributions they
provide to our community. We help older
adults improve their economic security,
sense of community, and quality of life
by connecting them to income earning
opportunities and other services.
72%
10%
Did Not Meet
Standard 1 & 16
Owen Sound Regional Hospital
Foundation is a registered charitable
organization that raises funds
for equipment, facilities and staff
development for Grey Bruce Health
Services - Owen Sound Regional
Hospital.
81%
6%
Meets Standards
Oxford Child & Youth Centre
Did Not Disclose
Woodstock, ON
Parkinson Society Canada
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Pathways Health Centre for Children
1240 Murphy Road
Sarnia, ON N7S 2Y6
519-542-3471
www.pathwayscentre.org
Pathways Health Centre for Children
leads in the provision of a continuum
of co-ordinated family-centred services
for children and young adults in
Lambton County who have physical,
developmental and communication
needs.
88%
1%
Pathways Skill Development &
Placement Centre
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Plan Canada
95 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 1001
Toronto, ON M4V 3B5
416-920-1654
www.plancanada.ca
Plan Canada aims to achieve lasting
improvements in the quality of life of
children, families and communities in
developing countries. We do this through
a process of collaboration that unites
people across cultures, adding meaning
and value to their lives by: enabling
children, their families and communities
to meet their basic needs and to
increase their ability to participate in
and benefit from their societies, building
relationships to increase understanding
and unity among peoples of different
cultures and countries, and advocating
and promoting the rights and interests of
the world’s children, with a special focus
on Girls’ Rights to overcome issues of
gender discrimination.
Regional HIV/Aids Connection
77%
15%
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Rescue Ministries
Evaluation
Did Not Disclose
Ancaster, ON
Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise
Service Fund
Did Not Disclose
Chatham, ON
Rotary Club Of London Foundation
785 Wonderland Road South
PO Box 29056
London, ON N6K 4L9
519-657-3149
Salvation Army
371 King Street
London, ON N6B 1S4
519-433-6106
www.salvationarmy.ca
Samaritan’s Purse Canada
20 Hopewell Way NE
Calgary, AB T3J 5H5
403-250-6565
www.samaritanspurse.ca
Save A Family Plan
1040 Waterloo Street
London, ON N6A 1Y3
519-672-1115
www.safp.org
Rotary Club of London Foundation’s
mandate is to receive donations and
maintain capital funds. The income of
which is to be donated or expended
on charitable activities or to charitable
organizations. Programs include local
community, educational, and world
service projects.
BBB Note: Column B indicates both
administration and fundraising.
97%
3%
Meets Standards
Salvation Army’s mission is to share
the love of God, supply basic human
needs, provide personal counseling,
and undertake the spiritual and moral
regeneration and physical rehabilitation
of all persons.
83%
7%
Meets Standards
Samaritan’s Purse Canada is a
nondenominational evangelical Christian
organization providing spiritual and
physical aid to hurting people around the
world. We help meet needs of people
who are victims of war, poverty, natural
disasters, disease, and famine with the
purpose of sharing God’s love through
his son, Jesus Christ.
90%
3%
Meets Standards
Save A Family Plan’s mission is
partnering with the poor for a just world.
90%
>1%
Meets Standards
Save The Children Canada
Did Not Disclose
North York, ON
Sexual Assault Centre London
121-379 Dundas Street
London, ON N6B 1V5
519-439-0844
www.sacl.ca
We create safe spaces for survivors of
sexual violence to break their silence.
We listen. We bear witness. We facilitate
healing. We celebrate resiliency and
courage; We educate. We advocate. We
agitate. To create social change.
81%
19%
Sick Kids Foundation
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
Sleeping Children Around The World
28 Pinehurst Crescent
Etobicoke, ON M9A 3A5
416-231-1841
www.scaw.org
Through free-will donations and in
partnership with our volunteers, we give
bedkits to needy children in developing
countries, thus helping them to face the
challenge of the coming day.
Smile Train Canada
95%
1%
Did Not Meet
Standard 16
Did Not Disclose
Saint-Laurent, QC H4L 4V4
SOS Children's Villages Canada
Did Not Disclose
Ottawa, ON
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Southwestern Ontario Children's
Care Inc.
Evaluation
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Speroway
Did Not Disclose
Guelph, ON
St Clair Region Conservation
Authority
Did Not Disclose
Strathroy, ON
St Clair Region Conservation
Foundation
Did Not Disclose
Strathroy, ON
St Joseph's Health Care Foundation
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Sunshine Foundation Of Canada
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Tara "Boom" Houston Children's
Foundation
Did Not Disclose
St Thomas, ON
Teen Challenge Inc.
Lambeth Box 777
London, ON N6P 1R6
888-417-7777
www.teenchallenge.ca
Teen Challenge Inc. operates faithbased residential drug and alcohol
rehabilitation centres funded by
donations, providing spiritual, academic
and vocational training, equipping
individuals to return to society as
responsible citizens.
77%
9%
Tillsonburg & District Multi-Service
Centre
Meets Standards
Did Not Disclose
Tillsonburg, ON
U S C Canada
Did Not Disclose
Ottawa, ON
UNICEF Canada
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
United Way/Centraide of WindsorEssex County
Did Not Disclose
Windsor, ON
United Way of Chatham-Kent
Did Not Disclose
Chatham, ON
United Way of London & Middlesex
409 King Street
London, ON N6B 1S5
519-438-1721
www.uwlondon.on.ca
United Way of Oxford
65 Springbank Avenue North
Woodstock, ON N4S 8V8
519-539-3851
www.unitedwayoxford.ca
United Way of Perth-Huron
32 Erie Street
Stratford, ON N5A 2M4
519-271-7730
www.unitedwayperthhuron.ca
United Way of London & Middlesex’s
mission is “We mobilize the power of our
community to create lasting change.”
82%
15%
Meets Standards
United Way of Oxford’s mission is
through shared leadership to continue to
improve the quality of life for everyone in
Oxford County.
84%
13%
Meets Standards
United Way of Perth-Huron will improve
lives and build strong local communities.
68%
15%
Meets Standards
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(A) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Programs
(B) Percent of Total Expenses Spent on Fundraising
Charitable Organization
Stated Purpose
(A)
(B)
Evaluation
United Way of Sarnia - Lambton
United Way of Sarnia-Lambton’s mission
is to generate resources enabling the
community to respond to Human Care
priorities in Sarnia-Lambton and to
measure and improve the effectiveness
of these invested resources.
80%
8%
Meets Standards
To enrich and enhance the quality of
community for Varsity residents.
BBB Note: Column B indicates both
administration and fundraising.
70%
30%
Meets Standards
420 East St N, Unit 15
Sarnia, ON N7T 6Y5
519-336-5452
www.theunitedway.on.ca
Varsity Community Association
4303 Varsity Drive NW
Calgary, AB T3A 0Z7
403-288-9001
Victims Of Violence Canadian
Centre For Missing Children
Did Not Disclose
Nepean, ON
Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid
Foundation
Did Not Disclose
Windsor, ON
WindsorEssex Community Foundation
Did Not Disclose
Windsor, ON
Women's Community House
101 Wellington Road
London, ON N6C 4M7
519-642-3003
www.shelterlondon.org
World Vision Canada
1 World Drive
Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4
905-565-6100
www.worldvision.ca
Women’s Community House’s mission
is providing safe places and services for
abused women and their children.
82%
3%
Meets Standards
World Vision Canada is a Christian relief,
development, and advocacy organization
dedicated to working with children,
families, and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice.
81%
14%
Meets Standards
World Wildlife Fund
Did Not Disclose
Toronto, ON
YMCA Of London Foundation
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
YMCA Of Western Ontario
Did Not Disclose
London, ON
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
141 Dundas Street, Second Floor
London, ON N6A 1G3
519-432-1112
www.you.on.ca
Youth Opportunities Unlimited is
dedicated to unlocking the potential
by youth by providing client centered
services emphasizing skills improvement
leading to increased employability
and empowerment, offering a referral
service to agencies serving youth,
and developing, participating in and
supporting community alliances to
maximize opportunities for youth.
80%
>1%
Meets Standards
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