121494207RR0001 — 0190
Registered — Edmonton, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 88/100 · Effectiveness 94/100
Financials: Revenue $720,722 · Expenditures $741,125
The Writers' Guild of Alberta has been championing literary arts in the province for 37 years, directing 99.2% of its $741,000 in spending to programs — far above the 67.7% median for comparable civic organizations. This Edmonton-based arts organization combines exceptional mission focus with healthy reserves and clean governance, earning a well-deserved A+ trust grade.
Our Verdict: A highly focused literary arts organization that puts virtually every dollar toward its mission, with strong reserves and 37 years of stable operations. Compensation is above the peer median at 49.4%, but for an organization whose programs are largely delivered by staff, this reflects mission delivery rather than overhead.