118870104RR0001 — 0190
Registered — Prince george, BC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 82/100
Financials: Revenue $649,495 · Expenditures $700,812
The Community Arts Council of Prince George has experienced significant revenue volatility — including a 46.6% single-year drop — yet has grown at a 2.9% compound annual rate and directs 98.9% of spending to arts programming, far above the 67.7% peer median for community organizations. Registered for 46 years, this Prince George institution maintains a strong nine-member board and a clean compliance record despite the financial turbulence typical of grant-dependent arts organizations.
Our Verdict: A long-established community arts council that puts nearly every dollar into programming, though its volatile revenue stream and above-median compensation ratio mean donors should understand they are supporting an organization whose funding can swing significantly year to year.