133063677RR0001 — 0210
Registered — Verdun, QC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 84/100
Financials: Revenue $582,974 · Expenditures $728,888
L'Ancre des Jeunes in Verdun, Quebec, is running a significant deficit — spending $729K against $583K in revenue — while experiencing a sustained revenue decline from a $1.44M peak. Compensation at 88.4% of revenue dominates the cost structure, though this is characteristic of staffing-intensive youth community services where people are the program.
Our Verdict: A long-established youth community organization facing financial headwinds. The declining revenue trajectory and current deficit are real concerns, but 35 years of continuous operation and strong program spending suggest institutional resilience. Donors should consider the organization's transition period when evaluating support.