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Registered — Ottawa, ON — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 95/100
Financials: Revenue $21,450,207 · Expenditures $20,750,842
The John Howard Society of Ottawa is a respected criminal justice and community reintegration organization that directs 91% of its $20.8 million in annual expenditures to programs — outperforming peer medians across virtually every financial metric. With 59 years of continuous operation, strong 9% revenue growth, and a 13-member board with zero turnover, this is one of Ottawa's highest-performing social service charities.
Our Verdict: The John Howard Society of Ottawa is a well-run, financially healthy organization delivering criminal justice and reintegration services with strong efficiency and healthy reserves. Donors can give here with confidence that funds are being deployed effectively.