731025474RR0001 — 0060
Registered — Calgary, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 84/100 · Effectiveness 62/100
Financials: Revenue $55,223 · Expenditures $46,252
Calgary Buddhist Maha Vihara Association reports zero program spending against its $55K annual budget, with all expenditures flowing to non-program categories — a significant anomaly for a cultural organization promoting Buddhism and meditation. Revenue has declined 62% over four years while a comfortable reserve cushion and zero compliance risk keep the organization structurally intact, though donors should understand where their money is going before contributing.
Our Verdict: CBMVA's zero reported program spending and steep revenue decline raise genuine questions about how donor funds are being deployed. The organization holds healthy reserves and has no compliance red flags, but the absence of any classified program expenditure — well below the 92.8% peer median — means donors should seek direct clarification from the charity about its spending priorities before giving.