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Registered — Hamilton, ON — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 91/100
Financials: Revenue $4,156,716 · Expenditures $4,116,123
L'Arche Hamilton is a 48-year-old community for people with and without intellectual disabilities, part of the international L'Arche movement founded by Jean Vanier. With 90.9% program spending, $4.2 million in revenue, and a 77.4% compensation ratio that reflects the staffing-intensive nature of supported community living, this is a well-established and mission-focused organization providing inclusive residential and day programming in Hamilton.
Our Verdict: A well-established L'Arche community with nearly five decades of inclusive living in Hamilton. Program spending at 90.9% is strong, and the 77.4% compensation ratio — while flagged — is entirely structural for an organization where support workers and community assistants are the primary program delivery mechanism. Reserves at 3.4 months are below the peer median, warranting monitoring, but the L'Arche network provides institutional backing beyond what branch-level financials suggest. A solid choice for donors supporting inclusive community living.