119153179RR0001 — 0190
Registered — Montreal, QC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 85/100
Financials: Revenue $50,449,715 · Expenditures $50,522,144
Place des Arts de Montréal, Canada's premier performing arts complex, channels 99.2% of its $50.5 million in annual expenditures to programming while maintaining one of the leanest administrative structures in its category. With 45 years of continuous registration, this iconic cultural institution earns an A+ trust grade despite revenue volatility inherent to the performing arts sector.
Our Verdict: Place des Arts is a well-governed cultural institution where nearly every dollar supports programming, though donors should note that its thin 2.1-month reserve cushion and sector-typical revenue swings mean it depends on consistent public and private funding to sustain operations.