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Registered — Port stanley, ON — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 84/100
Financials: Revenue $1,041,158 · Expenditures $1,218,483
Port Stanley Festival Theatre is a community theatre in southwestern Ontario that devotes 91.0% of expenditures to programming — placing it above the 75th percentile for community benefit organizations. Despite a dramatic 62% revenue cliff during what was likely the pandemic period, the theatre has recovered strongly with a 6.1% compound annual growth rate and now operates at over $1 million in annual revenue.
Our Verdict: A well-managed community theatre with excellent program spending and 35 years of continuous operation, though donors should note it is currently running a $177,000 deficit — likely reflecting post-pandemic reinvestment in programming. Reserves at 5.1 months remain above the 3.0-month peer median, providing a reasonable buffer.