118988757RR0001 — 0190
Registered — Montreal, QC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 88/100
Financials: Revenue $9,440,179 · Expenditures $9,110,601
La Compagnie Jean Duceppe is one of Montreal's most storied French-language theatre companies, operating at Place des Arts for nearly half a century, and its financial profile reflects a well-managed cultural institution with strong revenue growth and top-tier program spending. With an A+ trust grade and virtually no compliance risk, it stands out as one of the higher-performing civic organizations in its peer group, though thin reserves bear watching as the company scales.
Our Verdict: This is a well-run, long-established Montreal theatre company that puts nearly 90% of spending toward its artistic mission while keeping fundraising and compensation costs well below peer norms. The only caution is thin financial reserves — at roughly 1.5 months, the organization has limited runway if a season underperforms — but the overall picture is one of disciplined, mission-focused stewardship.