118885375RR0001 — 0190
Registered — Carleton, QC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 86/100
Financials: Revenue $1,276,844 · Expenditures $1,245,162
Diffusion Communautaire Baie des Chaleurs is a 44-year-old community benefit organization in Carleton, Quebec, that directs 79.1% of its $1.2 million in expenditures to programs — above the peer median for civic organizations in its revenue band. Its elevated compensation ratio of 59.8% reflects a staffing-intensive community programming model, while 11.6 months of reserves provide a substantial operational buffer.
Our Verdict: A well-established community organization with four decades of continuous service and above-average program spending, though donors should note that compensation costs are relatively high — likely reflecting the staff-driven nature of community cultural programming in rural Quebec.