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Affirmative Ventures Association

131894511RR0001 — 0010

Registered — Dartmouth, NS — Charitable Organization

Scores: Legitimacy 88/100 · Effectiveness 91/100

Financials: Revenue $1,610,862 · Expenditures $1,692,493

Affirmative Ventures Association is a Dartmouth, NS social services charity that has experienced a dramatic 159% revenue spike to $1.6 million in its latest filing, pushing its 23-year-old organization into a new operating scale. Program spending at 83.9% and compensation at 33.7% of revenue are both solid, though the revenue surge introduces volatility that warrants monitoring.

Our Verdict: A well-governed social services organization with 23 years of clean operations and strong program efficiency. The recent revenue surge is a positive sign of growth, though donors may want to watch the next filing cycle to confirm the new scale is sustainable.