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Registered — Sainte-therese, QC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 88/100 · Effectiveness 90/100
Financials: Revenue $270,364 · Expenditures $286,478
This 45-year-old Quebec consumer advocacy cooperative devotes 91.1% of its spending to programs — well above most peers — while maintaining nearly half a century of spotless CRA filings. ACEF des Basses-Laurentides is running a modest deficit in its latest year, but reserves of 7.4 months provide adequate cushion to absorb it.
Our Verdict: A long-established community organization with excellent program efficiency and strong governance, though donors should note the current operating deficit. Still a highly trustworthy recipient overall.