119162691RR0001 — 0030
Registered — Calgary, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 82/100 · Effectiveness 86/100
Financials: Revenue $107,544 · Expenditures $103,889
Calgary Standard Wesleyan Church is a nearly 60-year-old congregation in Calgary with strong revenue growth but notably high compensation costs and a complete board replacement in its latest filing — an unusual combination that warrants donor attention. The church holds substantial reserves above the peer median, reflecting long-standing property assets typical of established congregations, while its program spending and mission ratios sit below peer norms.
Our Verdict: An established Wesleyan congregation with healthy revenue growth and deep reserves, but compensation at 58% of revenue sits well above the 40.4% peer median, and a full board turnover raises governance questions donors may want to ask about directly before giving.