810333963RR0001 — 0060
Registered — Calgary, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 85/100 · Effectiveness 75/100
Financials: Revenue $55,159 · Expenditures $45,780
Chinmaya Mission Calgary Centre is a small Calgary-based cultural organization dedicated to Vedanta philosophy education, but its $0 reported program spending — far below peer norms — and 87.5% board turnover raise significant questions about how donor funds are being deployed. Despite a healthy reserve position and zero compliance risk, declining revenue and a near-total board refresh warrant careful donor scrutiny.
Our Verdict: Donors should note that this charity reports zero direct program spending and only 1.8% of expenditures flow through mission-related channels, dramatically below the 92.9% peer median. The organization maintains substantial reserves and no compliance red flags, but the combination of declining revenue, a near-complete board turnover, and very low program delivery ratios means donors should seek direct answers from the charity before giving.