861750966RR0001 — 0190
Registered — Millvale, PE — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 81/100
Financials: Revenue $551,482 · Expenditures $528,711
The Cooking Fire Theatre Festival has grown explosively from $39,000 to over $551,000 in five years, directing 93.1% of spending to program delivery on Prince Edward Island. Despite impressive growth and lean operations, the organization carries just 1.9 months of reserves — a fragile position for a festival dependent on seasonal revenue cycles.
Our Verdict: A fast-growing PEI theatre festival with outstanding program spending and lean compensation — the fragile reserve position is the key concern for donors, though the overall trajectory suggests a well-managed organization scaling into maturity.