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Registered — High river, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 85/100
Financials: Revenue $82,423 · Expenditures $90,297
St. Benedict's Anglican Church in High River, Alberta, is a nearly 60-year-old congregation with a steadily declining revenue base — down 24% over five years — and program spending that, at 11.3% of expenditures, sits far below the 94.1% peer median, with compensation consuming the majority of the budget. The church holds substantial reserves above the peer median, which provides a financial cushion but may also reflect an accumulation of assets that masks the underlying trend of deficit spending.
Our Verdict: A long-established Anglican congregation with strong institutional roots, but donors should note that revenue has declined every year for five consecutive years, program spending is minimal relative to peers, and compensation absorbs 56.9% of revenue. The church's ample reserves buy time, but the trajectory warrants a direct conversation about sustainability before committing funds.