| Address |
1929, Bayview Avenue Toronto, M4G 3E8 Canada |
|
| Address type | Registered Office Address | |
| Address province | Ontario |
| Corporation ID | 348686 | |
| Business number | 119219459 | |
| Status | Active | |
| ACT | Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act | |
| Anniversary date | 09/17/2013 | |
| Last annual filing | 2026 | |
| Data verified | 10/31/2026 |
Location: Statistics Canada, Open Database of Addresses (Open Government Licence – Canada).
| Name | Effective date | Type | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND | 03/30/1918 | Corporate Name | |
| THE CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND | 07/19/1966 | Corporate Name | |
| L'INSTITUT NATIONAL CANADIEN POUR LES AVEUGLES | 07/19/1966 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | |
| The Canadian National Institute for the Blind | 09/17/2013 | Corporate Name | true |
| L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles | 09/17/2013 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | true |
last updated: 2026-11-01
| Type of corporation | Soliciting |
| Annual filing period (MM-DD) | 09-17 to 11-16 |
| Last annual meeting | 09/19/2026 |
| Year | Annual return |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Filed |
| 2025 | Filed |
| 2024 | Filed |
last checked: 11/01/2026
| Designation | Charitable organization |
| Category | Organizations Relieving Poverty |
| Charity registration number | 119219459RR0003 |
| Website | www.cnib.ca |
| Fiscal period end | 03/31/2024 |
| Full-time employees | 378 |
| Part-time employees | 211 |
| Total revenue | $100,860,220 |
| Tax-receipted gifts | $36,378,798 |
| Government funding | $8,999,147 |
| Total expenditures | $88,062,601 |
| Charitable programs | $58,147,373 |
| Management and administration | $6,545,039 |
| Fundraising | $15,075,851 |
| Total compensation | $29,679,205 |
| Total assets | $109,934,928 |
| Total liabilities | $42,262,903 |
Charitable programs: 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...
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, registered charity information return (T3010) for the fiscal period ending 03/31/2024. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
266 federal grants and contributions between 2012 and 2026 with a total value of $24,638,411. The 10 most recent agreements are listed below.
| Start date | Department and program | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CNIB - Calgary Confederation Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide... |
$3,583 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CNIB - Calgary Confederation |
$4,778 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2026 - Canadian National Institute for the Blind (London Centre) |
$5,691 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2026 - CNIB Guide Dogs (Lanark-Frontenac) |
$8,537 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2026 - The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte) |
$4,928 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CNIB Newfoundland and Labrador |
$5,224 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2026 - The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Sudbury) |
$4,928 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2026 - Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Kingston and the Islands) |
$5,691 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2026 - Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Don Valley West) |
$5,691 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2026- Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Ottawa Centre) |
$4,269 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive disclosure of grants and contributions. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
12 federal government contracts over $10,000 between 2020 and 2026 with a total value of $904,016. Main clients: Employment and Social Development Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Accessibility Standards Canada. The 10 most recent contracts are listed below.
| Contract date | Department and description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2026 until 08/31/2027 |
Employment and Social Development Canada License/Maintenance fees for client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) |
$19,250 |
| 07/23/2025 until 03/09/2027 |
Employment and Social Development Canada License/Maintenance fees for client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) |
$10,043 |
| 03/24/2025 until 03/31/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Information technology and telecommunications consultants |
$40,000 |
| 01/09/2025 until 01/08/2026 |
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada License/Maintenance fees for client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) |
$13,111 |
| 12/20/2024 until 12/31/2027 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Computer services (includes IT solutions/deliverables as well as IT managed services) |
$169,922 |
| 07/04/2024 until 12/31/2024 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Computer services (includes IT solutions/deliverables as well as IT managed services) |
$37,048 |
| 04/09/2024 until 07/31/2024 |
Canada Border Services Agency Management consulting |
$34,995 |
| 02/17/2022 until 08/31/2022 |
Accessibility Standards Canada Research contracts |
$60,120 |
| 12/15/2021 until 12/06/2022 |
Employment and Social Development Canada License/Maintenance fees for client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) |
$26,157 |
| 12/09/2021 until 03/31/2024 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Computer services (includes IT solutions/deliverables as well as IT managed services) |
$433,966 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive publication of contracts over $10,000. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
| Date | Type | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2019 | Amendment | 51 |
| 09/10/2018 | Amendment | 51 |
| 09/26/2016 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 08/05/2015 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 09/10/2014 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 09/17/2013 | Continuance (transition) | |
| 10/01/2009 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 10/06/2008 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 01/03/2006 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 03/30/1918 | Incorporation |
| Meeting date | Type of corporation | Year of filing |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2016 | Soliciting | 2016 |
| 09/05/2015 | Non-Soliciting | 2015 |
| 09/06/2014 | Soliciting | 2014 |