107601445RR0001 — 0190
Registered — Montreal, QC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 80/100
Financials: Revenue $127,710 · Expenditures $126,638
A Montreal-based community history workshop that has preserved the heritage of the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood for over four decades, earning a perfect legitimacy score. Despite volatile revenue swings and a compensation ratio above peer norms, the organization channels 92% of its spending directly into programs -- placing it in the top quartile of comparable civic organizations.
Our Verdict: A well-established community heritage organization with strong program delivery and a 44-year track record of consistent CRA filings. Donors can give with confidence, though the elevated compensation ratio reflects the reality of running a staffing-dependent cultural program on a modest budget.