132269655RR0001 — 0210
Registered — Montreal, QC — Public Foundation
Scores: Legitimacy 90/100 · Effectiveness 66/100
Financials: Revenue $2,494,977 · Expenditures $2,551,493
The Fondation des Aveugles du Québec is an unusual hybrid — a community foundation that directly operates affordable housing and support services for visually impaired Quebecers, which explains its high compensation ratio and low reserves relative to typical grantmaking foundations. With 35 years of operations and a perfect legitimacy score, it is institutionally stable, though volatile revenue and elevated fundraising costs present ongoing financial management challenges.
Our Verdict: A well-established Montreal-based foundation serving the visually impaired with direct programming and affordable housing. Donors should note that fundraising costs are above peer norms and revenue has been volatile, but program spending is strong and governance is clean — this is a credible organization serving a specialized community need.