118801414RR0001 — 0200
Registered — Torrance, ON — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 86/100
Financials: Revenue $589,737 · Expenditures $615,923
Beacon Bible Camp is a 59-year-old Ontario camp charity that channels 98.5% of expenditures directly to programs — well above the 79.7% peer median — with virtually no administrative overhead. Revenue has grown at a 5.85% CAGR but with extreme volatility, including a 56.7% single-year drop likely tied to pandemic closures. With 36.2 months of reserves and a clean compliance record, this is a well-cushioned seasonal operation with a long track record.
Our Verdict: A deeply established camp ministry with nearly six decades of service and an exceptionally lean cost structure. Revenue swings are significant — including a 56.7% cliff — but healthy reserves and near-total program spending make this a reliable steward of donor funds for those who value faith-based outdoor programming.