871442661RR0001 — 0140
Registered — Calgary, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 75/100
Financials: Revenue $82,986 · Expenditures $74,869
Alberta Amputee Sports and Recreation Association is a well-established Calgary-based charity serving amputees through specialized sports, recreation, and counselling programs, but its below-median program spending ratio and volatile revenue history are the key data points for prospective donors. With 27 years of continuous registration, a 13-member board, and healthy reserves, the organization's governance and financial stability are solid, though its effectiveness metrics trail some peers.
Our Verdict: A legitimate, long-running organization with strong governance and healthy financial reserves, though program spending at 73.8% of expenditures sits below the 88.7% peer median — donors may want to understand where the remaining overhead goes before giving. Revenue has been volatile and slightly declining over the past five years, so this is a charity with a clear mission and stable foundation but room for improved efficiency.