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United Way of Greater Toronto

Social Services Toronto, Ontario BN: 119278216RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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68
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About United Way of Greater Toronto

As the largest non-government funder of community services in the GTA, United Way Greater Toronto reinforces a crucial community safety net to support people living in poverty. United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives in neighbourhoods across Peel, Toronto and York Region works to ensure that everyone has access to the programs and services they need to thrive. Mobilizing community support, United Way’s work is rooted in ground-breaking research, strategic leadership, local advocacy and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building a more equitable region and lasting solutions to the GTA’s greatest challenges.

Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Foundation type
Private foundation
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 9%
Peer average: 69%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.78
ProgramC$0.09
AdministrationC$0.05
FundraisingC$0.08
Grants to other charitiesC$0.78

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, United Way of Greater Toronto has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 2,459 social services charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 68 places it in the top 5% of the 2,630 social services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

United Way of Greater Toronto is a registered social services nonprofit based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 119278216RR0001. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$151M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

United Way of Greater Toronto's official registration number is 119278216RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

United Way of Greater Toronto has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 71/100.

United Way of Greater Toronto is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is 12 - 26 Wellington St E, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, United Way of Greater Toronto has C$151M in annual revenue. It allocates 9% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 69% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

United Way of Greater Toronto is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has C$151M in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for United Way of Greater Toronto. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, United Way of Greater Toronto holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It reports that 9% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

As the largest non-government funder of community services in the GTA, United Way Greater Toronto reinforces a crucial community safety net to support people living in poverty. United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives in neighbourhoods across Peel, Toronto and York Region works to ensure that everyone has access to the programs and services they need to thrive. Mobilizing community support, United Way’s work is rooted in ground-breaking research, strategic leadership, local advocacy and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building a more equitable region and lasting solutions to the GTA’s greatest challenges. United Way of Greater Toronto is classified as a social services organization registered in Canada.

Among social services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 9% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of C$151M is well above the peer average of C$2M.

United Way of Greater Toronto is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

Annual revenue
C$100M-C$1B
9% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if United Way of Greater Toronto is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Ex-Officio

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

1,776 Steps For, and With Community: United Way Greater Toronto Opens Registration for the 2026 CN Tower Climb, Setting a $1.85m Goal - Yahoo! Finance Canada

ca.finance.yahoo.com ·

United Way Funding Supports Community Infrastructure Projects Across the GTA - UrbanToronto

urbantoronto.ca ·

United Way Greater Toronto grants help open Vaughan respite centre, expand First Nation health centre on Georgina Island - YorkRegion.com

www.yorkregion.com ·

More Than 460,000 Sq. Ft. Of Community, Housing and Shelter Space Unlocked Through United Way Greater Toronto's Latest Capital Funding Round - Newswire Canada

www.newswire.ca ·

‘Community anchor’: York Region and Greater Toronto’s United Way close to starting seniors’ hub on Hwy. 7 in Markham - YorkRegion.com

www.yorkregion.com ·

Amid Rising Need, United Way Greater Toronto on Track to Reach Annual Campaign Goal - Newswire Canada

www.newswire.ca ·

5 million ways to make a difference: Toronto Hydro employees raise $215,000 for the United Way - Newswire Canada

www.newswire.ca ·

Building Stronger Neighbourhoods: United Way Greater Toronto announces $1M+ in grants to address local priorities identified by residents in Toronto, Peel and York Region - Newswire Canada

www.newswire.ca ·

​Broken Heart Love Affair Named Agency of Record for United Way Greater Toronto - Little Black Book | LBBOnline

lbbonline.com ·

Greater Toronto United Way working with front-line agencies to help vulnerable - Toronto.com

www.toronto.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

1,776 Steps For, and With Community: United Way Greater Toronto Opens Registration for the 2026 CN Tower Climb, Setting
Jul 2026
ca.finance.yahoo.com
United Way Funding Supports Community Infrastructure Projects Across the GTA - UrbanToronto
May 2026
urbantoronto.ca
United Way Greater Toronto grants help open Vaughan respite centre, expand First Nation health centre on Georgina Island
May 2026
www.yorkregion.com
More Than 460,000 Sq. Ft. Of Community, Housing and Shelter Space Unlocked Through United Way Greater Toronto's Latest C
May 2026
www.newswire.ca
‘Community anchor’: York Region and Greater Toronto’s United Way close to starting seniors’ hub on Hwy. 7 in Markham - Y
May 2026
www.yorkregion.com
Amid Rising Need, United Way Greater Toronto on Track to Reach Annual Campaign Goal - Newswire Canada
Feb 2026
www.newswire.ca
5 million ways to make a difference: Toronto Hydro employees raise $215,000 for the United Way - Newswire Canada
Jan 2026
www.newswire.ca
Building Stronger Neighbourhoods: United Way Greater Toronto announces $1M+ in grants to address local priorities identi
Jan 2026
www.newswire.ca
​Broken Heart Love Affair Named Agency of Record for United Way Greater Toronto - Little Black Book | LBBOnline
Jan 2026
lbbonline.com
Greater Toronto United Way working with front-line agencies to help vulnerable - Toronto.com
Oct 2025
www.toronto.com
Form filed
C$151.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services this charity 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 16 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about United Way of Greater Toronto

What is United Way of Greater Toronto?
United Way of Greater Toronto is a social services private foundation based in Toronto, Canada. As the largest non-government funder of community services in the GTA, United Way Greater Toronto reinforces a crucial community safety net to support people living in poverty. United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives in neighbourhoods across Peel, Toronto and York Region works to ensure that everyone has access to the programs and services they need to thrive. Mobilizing community support, United Way’s work is rooted in ground-breaking research, strategic leadership, local advocacy and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building a more equitable region and lasting solutions to the GTA’s greatest challenges.
Where is United Way of Greater Toronto located?
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What is United Way of Greater Toronto's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100M-C$1B. 9% of expenses go to program services.
Is United Way of Greater Toronto trustworthy?
United Way of Greater Toronto has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is United Way of Greater Toronto's registration number?
Registration: 119278216RR0001 (Canada).
What is United Way of Greater Toronto's website?
https://www.unitedwaygt.org
Are donations to United Way of Greater Toronto tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.