129948709RR0001 — 0160
Registered — Calgary, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 91/100
Financials: Revenue $1,961,102 · Expenditures $2,024,396
The Calgary Society of Community Opportunities is a health-sector organization where 83% of every dollar goes to compensation — the highest ratio in this batch — yet still earns an A+ grade because its program spending, reserves, and governance all check out. With nearly $2 million in revenue and a 39-year track record, this is a staffing-intensive operation where employees are the program delivery mechanism.
Our Verdict: A well-run Calgary health organization with strong program spending at 87.4% and healthy reserves, though its compensation ratio of 83.3% is high even by sector standards — donors should understand that in staffing-intensive health services, paying qualified staff is often how the mission gets delivered.