The Canadian National Institute For The Blind L'institut National Canadien Pour Les Aveugles

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About The Canadian National Institute For The Blind L'institut National Canadien Pour Les Aveugles

Overview

CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge, and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills, and opportunities to fully participate in life. To do that, our dedicated specialists work with people of all ages in their home, communities, or local CNIB office - providing the personalized support they need to see beyond vision loss, build their independence, and lead the lives they want. In addition to our community-based services we strive to eliminate avoidable sight loss with world-class research and by promoting the importance of vision health through public education.

Mission

To change what it is to be blind today by delivering innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion.

Vision

Empowerment, inclusiveness, passion, innovation, and collaboration are central to CNIB's operations. They encourage bold action to move their mission forward, welcoming all into their community and caring deeply about the impact of their work. A spirit of innovation drives them to think big, take risks, and embrace change to accelerate progress for their clients, volunteers, donors, and employees.

Unique Value Proposition

CNIB is Canada's largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, providing comprehensive community-based services including innovative programs, advocacy, guide dog training, assistive technology, and research to eliminate avoidable sight loss. With over 100 years of experience, CNIB operates coast to coast to coast through a network of volunteers, donors and partners.

Financial Overview

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Year Revenue Expenses Program Costs Admin Costs Fundraising
2025 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2024 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2023 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2022 $79,517,062.00 $68,055,979.00 $38,578,540.00 $2,705,586.00 $16,059,470.00
2021 $81,507,527.00 $67,891,084.00 $35,487,044.00 $1,294,261.00 $15,966,424.00
2020 $72,404,588.00 $82,219,607.00 $53,435,979.00 $2,353,514.00 $14,668,902.00
Financial data sourced from Canada Revenue Agency
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Leadership Team

Angela Bonfanti

President and CEO

Patrick Milne

Chief Operating Officer

Garry Nenson

Chief Revenue Officer

Larry Baldachin

Chief Financial Officer

Suzanne Decary

Senior Vice President, Programs

Robert Gaunt

President, CNIB Guide Dogs

Christall Beaudry

Vice President, Western Canada

Diane Bergeron

Head, International Partnerships

Key Information
  • Tax ID 119219459RR0003
  • Country Canada 🇨🇦
  • Founded 1918
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Impact Areas
Senior Community Programs Disability Support Literacy Programs Special Education Mental Health Elderly Care Services Disability Access Research and Development Adult and Vocational Education Disease Prevention & Treatment (HIV/Aids, Malaria, Tuberculosis) Higher Education Addiction Prevention and Treatment Job Training and Employment Primary and Secondary Education Maternal and Child Health - Global South Early Childhood Education Maternal and Child Health - Domestic Advocacy and Legal Aid & Law Primary & Community Healthcare Education Healthcare
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Contact Information
Mailing Address

1929 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M4G3E8

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