870390176RR0001 — 0190
Registered — Winnipeg, MB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 88/100 · Effectiveness 84/100
Financials: Revenue $70,306 · Expenditures $84,053
The Little Opera Company is a 26-year-old Winnipeg performing arts organization that directs 100% of its spending to programming, with zero fundraising costs and volunteer-driven operations. Revenue has been volatile — including a 59.4% single-year drop — but the organization has maintained its operations through lean cost management and 5.2 months of reserves.
Our Verdict: A dedicated community opera company that maximizes program spending despite significant revenue swings. The lean volunteer model keeps costs low, and the organization has weathered financial volatility for over two decades.