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Registered — Toronto, ON — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 96/100 · Effectiveness 85/100
Financials: Revenue $732,378
Jamii Esplanade is a fast-growing Toronto education charity focused on shelter and crisis housing services, with revenue surging from $223,000 to $732,000 over its nine-year history — a compound annual growth rate of 49%. The organization directs an impressive 92.7% of spending to programs, placing it well above peer norms, though its rapid scaling introduces revenue volatility that bears watching.
Our Verdict: Jamii Esplanade is a young, fast-growing organization that puts an exceptionally high share of its budget into programs — a strong choice for donors who want their dollars at the front lines, with the understanding that rapid growth brings inherent variability.