104904560RR0001 — 0012
Registered — Upton, QC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 81/100
Financials: Revenue $1,847,218 · Expenditures $2,014,407
Société Culturelle du Lys is a Quebec-based shelter and crisis housing charity that manages nearly $9.4 million in assets while directing 74.6% of spending to programs — above the peer median for its category. Despite a high compensation ratio flagged at 60.1%, the organization maintains a clean compliance record and strong governance across its 21-year history.
Our Verdict: Société Culturelle du Lys is a well-established organization with solid program spending and significant reserves, though donors should note that compensation costs are above average for its peer group — overall, a credible steward of charitable funds in the housing and crisis services space.