The 2026 Top 100: The B.C. charities attracting millions in donations

From high-ranking post-secondary institutions to major hospitals, here's how B.C.'s top charitable organizations fared in the 2025 fiscal year.

Predominantly driven by healthcare foundations, B.C.’s highest-earning charities made significant strides in revenue in 2025. Receiving hundreds of millions of dollars in donations alone, these 10 organizations are a testament to the diverse array of causes British Columbians care about. For our complete Top 100 coverage, check out the full lists of Top 100 companiesbiggest revenue gainersrevenue decliners and rankings by industry.

1. BC Cancer Foundation

Receipted donations 2025 ($000): 55,823

Total revenue 2025 ($000): 112,450

2. BC Children’s Hospital Foundation

Receipted donations 2025 ($000): 48,217

Total revenue 2025 ($000): 168,977

3. VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

Receipted donations 2025 ($000): 47,227

Total revenue 2025 ($000): 150,114

4. University of British Columbia

Receipted donations 2025 ($000): 41,545

Total revenue 2025 ($000): 3,946,748

5. BC SPCA

Receipted donations 2025 ($000): 35,406

Total revenue 2025 ($000): 70,815

6. Union Gospel Mission

Receipted donations 2025 ($000): 24,482

Total revenue 2025 ($000): 41,960

7. Terry Fox Foundation

Receipted donations 2025 ($000): 23,663

Total revenue 2025 ($000): 49,106

8. St. Paul’s Foundation

Receipted donations 2025 ($000): 22,813

Total revenue 2025 ($000): 100,729

9. Power to Change Ministries

Receipted donations 2025 ($000): 21,147

Total revenue 2025 ($000): 35,703

10. Simon Fraser University

Receipted donations 2025 ($000): 15,853

Total revenue 2025 ($000): 1,052,094

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