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Registered — Hamilton, ON — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 82/100
Financials: Revenue $8,934,312 · Expenditures $9,498,115
Amity Goodwill Industries is a Hamilton-based employment and vocational rehabilitation organization with 59 years of continuous CRA registration, operating at a scale of nearly $9 million annually. As a labor-intensive social enterprise, its high compensation ratio reflects the fact that staff delivering employment services are the program — a model consistent with the broader Goodwill network across North America.
Our Verdict: This is a well-established organization with a strong track record in employment services and vocational rehabilitation. Donors should note the current deficit spending and tight reserves, but the overall governance and operational profile point to a responsibly managed social enterprise with deep community roots in Hamilton.