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United Way Waterloo Region Communities

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Tax ID 119278133RR0001 Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Trusted by leading Canadian DAFs, foundations, and wealth advisors managing over $1.3B in charitable assets.

About United Way Waterloo Region Communities

Overview

United Way Waterloo Region is dedicated to helping people live better lives in every one of the seven communities we serve, and we focus on understanding issues and solutions unique to our community. We are fundraisers and local community builders that support a network of agencies whose programs and services are locally focused, informed, connected, and deeply invested in helping people reach their full potential. UWWR also provides free meeting and training space in UWWR offices for local groups to meet and collaborate - serving as a hub to these groups.

Mission

To empower everyone to improve lives and build strong communities

Vision

For everyone in every community to have opportunities to reach their full potential

Values

Trust, volunteerism, innovation, leadership, diversity

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$4,993,721
Expenses (2025)
$5,320,017
Total assets
$4,884,404
Liabilities
$309,984
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $4,993,721 $5,320,017 $905,305 $589,799 $1,042,016
2024 $6,740,425 $7,039,296 $953,346 $584,157 $848,755
2023 $5,253,156 $5,249,612 $850,331 $566,960 $804,346
2022 $5,701,858 $5,512,164 $884,428 $591,864 $741,237
2021 $8,624,781 $6,398,141 $731,169 $525,187 $687,801
2020 $5,919,116 $6,560,515 $948,328 $574,917 $904,339

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Revenue, expenses and assets

Revenue sources

Assets and liabilities

Spending mix by year

Leadership team

JF

Joan Fisk

Chief Executive Officer

ED

Eleanor Draper

Senior Director, Finance

SE

Sharlene Erasmus

Executive Assistant to the CEO

NG

Neena Gupta

Board Member, Past Chair

JA

Jennifer Annett

Senior Manager, Philanthropy Operations

BK

Brian Kamm

Senior Manager, Community Investment

PL

Peter Lenardon

Senior Manager Corporate Relations

DP

Donald Paddock

Board Member, Chair

DR

Dan Rogozynski

Board Member, Treasurer

PG

Paula Gouveia

Board Member, Chair of Governance Committee

Trusted by

NWM Acts of Grace Charis CNCF

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