Hope Air is a 4-star charity. The charity has an A Results Reporting grade, which is above average. Its overhead spending is 33%, within Ci’s reasonable range, and its reserve funds can cover almost 1 year of annual program costs. This is within Ci’s reasonable limit.

Founded in 1986, Hope Air provides free flights and lodging nationwide for people who cannot afford to travel to access medical care. The charity reports that, without Hope Air, 33% of its patients would cancel or postpone their appointments. Hope Air states that 65% of its patients in rural communities cannot afford the costs of medical travel.

To qualify for Hope Air’s services, a patient must have a confirmed medical appointment that requires travel and is covered under the patient’s provincial health plan. Patients must also provide Hope Air with their household income for 12 months as proof of financial need.

In 2024, Hope Air made 45,943 travel arrangements, an 84% increase from 24,998 in 2023. In 2024, this comprised of a reported 13,721 flights, 14,136 accommodations, 9,813 meals, 2,926 PEI bridge and ferries, and 5,347 taxi and Uber rides. The charity reported that it provided 7,172 patient trips and reached patients in 642 communities. The charity ran fundraising events such as Haul for Hope and Give Hope Wings in 2024.

Hope Air’s audited financial statements follow activity-based costing, a best practice.

In 2024, the charity received $5.0m in donations, a 61% increase from 2023. The charity received $1.7m in donated goods and services and reported $575k in investment income in 2024. Hope Air recorded $7.7m in government funding, accounting for 64% of revenue in 2024.

Administrative costs are $901k in 2024, which is 8% of revenue (less investment income). Fundraising costs are $1.3m, which is 25% of donations. This results in total overhead spending of 33%, within Ci’s reasonable range.

Hope Air has $10.7m in its funding reserves. These funds can cover 99%, or one year of annual program costs in 2024. This is within Ci’s reasonable limit.

Profile updated by Leah Holmes on July 17, 2025. This charity report is an update that has been sent to the charity for review. Comments and corrections may be forthcoming.