A+

Fondation Gérard Bossé

118923069RR0001 — 0210

Registered — Granby, QC — Public Foundation

Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 81/100

Financials: Revenue $321,929 · Expenditures $356,718

Fondation Gérard Bossé is a Granby, Quebec community foundation that directs 96% of its spending to programs, but faces a volatile revenue trajectory — a 55.7% single-year drop and declining trend from a $584,831 peak paint a picture of a foundation navigating significant fundraising challenges. Despite the turbulence, its A+ trust grade reflects strong governance fundamentals and clean compliance.

Our Verdict: A well-governed community foundation that puts nearly every dollar toward its mission, though donors should note that revenue has been declining from its peak and the organization is currently spending more than it brings in — worth asking the foundation about its sustainability plan.