Financial Statements

CNIB is committed to being fully transparent in our accounting practices. Our Board of Directors provides governance and financial oversight, assisted by the Finance and Risk Management Committee.

Understanding How Your Support Makes a Difference

As a comprehensive view against total expenses, this pie chart demonstrates how CNIB invests in our community. The data reflects the 2025–26 financial year and is taken directly from CNIB’s audited financial statements.

To learn more, please see our Audited Financial Statements or explore our cause-related programs.

Donut chart showing organizational expenses. Cause-related programs account for 76% of expenses, fundraising represents 19.1%, and administration accounts for 4.9%. The majority of expenses are directed to cause-related programs.

At CNIB, every dollar you give helps empower Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision from coast to coast to coast. Here’s how your donation makes a difference:

Program Delivery: 76%	Fundraising: 19.1%	Administration: 4.9%
This is the heart of our work and includes hundreds of life-changing programs like CNIB Guide Dogs, employment support, accessible tech training, advocacy, literacy workshops, CNIB Lake Joe, and more. These services empower Canadians impacted by blindness of all ages to thrive.	Fundraising is essential to helping CNIB grow and support more Canadians across the country. It allows us to reach new supporters, engage our community, and sustain our programs long-term — an investment in our future impact.	Administrative costs ensure CNIB runs efficiently, transparently, and with the highest standards of accountability — from financial oversight and compliance to IT and HR. Strong administration enables more effective programs and stronger outcomes for our community.

Your Dollars at Work

$3.51 raised for every dollar spent: a 28% fundraising ratio

We strive to maximize your contributions to deliver life-changing programs for Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. Our impact is primarily powered by the generosity of Canadians from coast to coast to coast. CNIB donors help ensure we have the resources to follow through on our mission and empower those we serve to achieve their goals.

At CNIB, your dollars matter. In the 2025–26 financial year, our fundraising expenses represented 28% of fundraising revenue. That means we raised $3.51 for every $1 spent on fundraising.