107995763RR0001 — 0011
Registered — Calgary, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 81/100
Financials: Revenue $252,614 · Expenditures $238,088
Southern Alberta Heritage Language Association is a Calgary-based education charity that supports 38 community language programs and schools, despite being classified under a food bank/meal program CRA category — a mismatch that reflects a CRA form reclassification rather than the organization's actual work. Revenue has grown 70.4% over five years, but this growth has been volatile, including a historical near-total revenue cliff and a recent 132.8% spike, suggesting dependence on variable funding sources. The organization carries a trust grade of A, with perfect legitimacy scores offset by below-median program spending and elevated administrative costs.
Our Verdict: A long-established education organization with strong revenue growth and lean compensation, though donors should note that program spending at 54.7% of expenditures falls well below the peer median — meaning a significant share of each dollar goes to administration rather than direct programming. The financials are sound overall, but the below-average program ratio and revenue volatility warrant a closer look before giving.