107646481RR0001 — 0160
Registered — Burnaby, BC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 88/100
Financials: Revenue $17,520,420 · Expenditures $15,980,578
Leo Street Youth and Family Services Society is a $17.5-million youth and family organization in Burnaby, BC, that has more than doubled in size while maintaining 90.9% program spending and building 6.2 months of reserves — well above the 2.4-month peer median. With 59 years of CRA registration, this is one of the Lower Mainland's longest-operating youth services providers.
Our Verdict: A well-established youth and family services organization with strong program efficiency, above-peer reserves, and impressive growth. The 74.6% compensation ratio reflects staffing-intensive youth services, and a $1.5 million surplus confirms strong financial management. A high-confidence choice for donors supporting at-risk youth and families in Metro Vancouver.