135462885RR0001 — 0070
Registered — Calgary, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 92/100
Financials: Revenue $423,822
True Buddha Pai Yuin Temple is a Calgary Buddhist temple that directs 93.5% of its spending to programs while keeping compensation at just 4.3% of revenue — a profile reflecting the volunteer-driven model typical of True Buddha School temples in Canada. With 34 years of CRA registration and steady revenue growth, this is a well-established religious organization with clean governance.
Our Verdict: A well-run Buddhist temple with exceptionally low overhead and strong program delivery — donors and practitioners can be confident that funds are directed overwhelmingly toward the temple's religious and educational mission.