The Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) published insights into the charity sector’s funding stability and reserves. According to the survey research, 52% of participating charities describe their funding as somewhat predictable and secure, while only 6% feel it is very secure. Over half of charitable organizations (57%) consider themselves financially stable but with concerns, with only 12% feeling very financially stable, while 23% describe their situation as somewhat or very unstable in 2025. CICP concluded that the findings suggest that while many Canadian charities maintain a degree of stability, only a minority feel truly secure, leaving a significant portion of the sector vulnerable to the current economic volatility.

Survey Highlights:

The adequacy of charities’ reserve funds varies greatly: 

  • Highly adequate: 6%
  • Adequate: 19%
  • Moderately adequate: 32%
  • Inadequate: 22%
  • Not at all adequate: 13%

Check out the CICP data for further insights, click here.