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Registered — Fernie, BC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 81/100
Financials: Revenue $278,618 · Expenditures $257,291
The Fernie & District Historical Society is a half-century-old BC heritage organization that channels 93% of its spending directly into programs — placing it above the 75th percentile for research and cultural charities. With perfect legitimacy scores and lean fundraising costs, this small-town society punches well above its weight in financial discipline.
Our Verdict: A well-managed heritage organization with outstanding program efficiency and five decades of continuous operation — donors can feel confident their contributions go directly toward preserving Fernie's history.