Donor-Designated Agencies

While most donors direct their gifts to the Community Fund, some donors may choose to designate to a registered charity in Canada.  Each year, over 60 community agencies receive funds through this program.

United Way funds 24 agencies annually.  These agencies are reviewed through a rigorous and extensive process once a year by the Community Investment Committee.  United Way is accountable to its donors for the investment made for the greatest community impact.

Donors who select to designate to an agency outside of the 24 annually-funded agencies are encouraged to review the agency's information carefully, including active charitable status, audited financial statements, need in the community, impact in the community, duplication, reputation, and agency stability to ensure a wise investment.  These agencies are not reviewed by United Way, except to confirm that they have active charitable status.

Donor designations are administered at the request of the donor at a cost of 7% of the designation for administration.