118914993RR0001 — 0190
Registered — Joliette, QC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 84/100
Financials: Revenue $3,859,717 · Expenditures $4,046,946
Festival International de Lanaudière is one of Canada's most prominent outdoor classical music festivals, operating from Joliette, Quebec for 47 years with a 13-member board and flawless governance record. Program spending at 83.3% of expenditures and a lean 28.2% compensation ratio reflect an organization that channels the vast majority of its resources into the festival experience.
Our Verdict: A long-established and well-governed cultural institution that efficiently delivers its classical music festival mandate. Revenue has more than doubled since 2020, fundraising costs are low at 1.6%, and reserves are near the peer median. The modest operating deficit of $187,000 bears monitoring but is not unusual for an arts festival investing in post-pandemic recovery and growth.