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Registered — Québec, QC — Private Foundation
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 92/100
Financials: Revenue $1,553,452 · Expenditures $1,644,302
Maison Hélène Lacroix is a Quebec City poverty-relief organization where 84.5% of revenue goes to staff compensation — a critical flag that also tells the story of a hands-on social services provider where paid workers are the program. With 46 years of continuous registration, 97.6% program spending, and steady 5.3% revenue growth, this is an established organization whose financial structure reflects its labour-intensive mission.
Our Verdict: An established poverty-relief organization with strong program spending, though donors should understand that the unusually high compensation ratio (84.5% of revenue) reflects the staffing-intensive nature of direct social services rather than excess overhead.