118982339RR0001 — 0190
Registered — Kingston, ON — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 94/100
Financials: Revenue $1,121,236 · Expenditures $1,229,778
The Kingston Symphony Association is a well-established cultural institution that has served southeastern Ontario's classical music community for over three decades with strong governance and lean operations. With an A+ trust grade, a 16-member board, and fundraising costs at just 0.6% of revenue, the organization demonstrates the financial discipline donors expect from a leading regional arts organization.
Our Verdict: A well-run arts organization and a reliable steward of donor funds, with above-peer program spending, minimal fundraising overhead, and healthy reserves that provide a comfortable operating cushion.