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Registered — London, ON — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 92/100 · Effectiveness 85/100
Financials: Revenue $198,402 · Expenditures $236,104
Byron Optimist Sports Complex is a half-century-old community sports facility in London, Ontario, that channels an exceptional 96.7% of its spending to programs — maintaining baseball diamonds and soccer fields for area youth on a seasonal basis. Its 2023 fiscal year shows a significant $37,700 deficit as expenditures substantially exceeded revenue, suggesting a major capital or maintenance investment cycle, but the organization holds nearly $919,000 in assets (largely facility infrastructure) that provides a deep cushion.
Our Verdict: A well-established, volunteer-driven youth sports facility with top-tier program spending and low overhead. The 2023 deficit bears watching, but decades of asset accumulation and a focused mission make this a solid candidate for donors who value community youth recreation in London's Byron neighbourhood.