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Registered — Ottawa, ON — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 92/100
Financials: Revenue $175,336 · Expenditures $205,237
Or Haneshamah is Ottawa's Reconstructionist Jewish community — a relatively rare denominational niche in Canada — carrying an A+ trust grade with strong revenue growth of 6.6% CAGR and 86% program spending, though it's currently running a deficit. Founded 36 years ago, this small congregation operates with lean reserves of 5.6 months and a 7-member board with zero turnover.
Our Verdict: A well-governed, growing congregation that directs 86% of spending to programs — well above its peer median. The current deficit (expenditures exceeding revenue by $30K) bears watching, but the overall financial and governance picture supports confident giving.