Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is a 3-star charity. It has a B Results Reporting grade which is average. The charity’s overhead costs are outside Ci’s reasonable range, and its reserves can cover program costs for almost two years and four months.

Founded in 1988, Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories (ASANT) raises awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, supports those affected by the disease, and funds research. There are about 62,000 people living with dementia in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. The healthcare costs for dementia are at least $10.4 billion a year in Canada. ASANT runs five support programs and funds Alzheimer research. The charity spent $2.7m on its programs and grants in the fiscal year ending in July (F2024).

Support programs received 90% ($2.5m) of program spending in F2024. The five programs are First Link, Support Groups, Individual and Family Support, Public Education, and Minds in Motion. First Link is a guide for people with dementia and caregivers that points them to educational resources and support networks. Support Groups connects people with dementia to share personal experiences. Individual and Family Support offers one-on-one, in-person or online, guidance on dementia care. Public Education spreads awareness of dementia through presentations to community groups, organizations, and healthcare professionals. Minds in Motion offers fitness and cognitive exercises to those in the early stages of dementia. In F2024, ASANT spent 11,424 hours helping 10,362 people.

Research received 10% ($274k) of program spending in F2024. ASANT granted $36k to the University of Calgary and $236k for the Hope for Tomorrow research program that it launched in 2023. Hope for Tomorrow funded five Alberta-based projects that addressed dementia prevention, treatment, and care.

ASANT’s audited financial statements follow activity-based costing, a best practice. It received $3.0m in donations and $1.3m in special events, which together is 85% of revenue in F2024. The charity received $349k in government funding and $363k in investment income. Alberta Health awarded a $5.3m grant to ASANT on October 28, 2024 (after the F2024 yearend) which will be paid in five installments ending on November 1, 2026.

ASANT spent $2.5m on its programs and $274k on its grants, which together is 55% of revenue. The charity ran a deficit of $802k, meaning it drew on its reserves to fund its programs. It spent $1.8m on fundraising (44% of donations), and spent $1.2m on administration which is 26% of revenue (less investment income). For every dollar donated to the charity, 30 cents are available to go to the cause. This is outside Ci’s reasonable range.

ASANT has $6.3m in its reserves (cash and investments), which can cover program costs for almost two years and four months. This is within Ci’s reasonable range.

Grants to Hope for Tomorrow are part of a commitment to provide $5.0m over five years. The period ends June 30, 2026 and the charity has currently granted $739k and has committed to give $236k in F2025.

Updated on June 24, 2025 by Joshua Leduc. The update has been sent to the charity and changes may be forthcoming.