119149912RR0001 — 0060
Registered — Calgary, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 82/100 · Effectiveness 85/100
Financials: Revenue $827,621 · Expenditures $384,685
Sikh Society, Calgary is a long-established Sikh cultural and religious organization experiencing exceptional revenue growth but allocating a notably low share of its expenditures to programs — just 57.1% versus an 89.1% peer median. With 52 years of continuous registration and an A trust grade, the organization demonstrates institutional permanence, though a complete board replacement in the latest filing period and elevated administrative costs warrant donor attention.
Our Verdict: A deeply rooted Calgary institution with strong revenue momentum and healthy reserves, but donors should note that program spending falls well below peer norms and a full board turnover raises governance questions worth investigating directly with the organization.