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Vancouver Westcoast Music Society

890947245RR0001 — 0190

Registered — Vancouver, BC — Charitable Organization

Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 92/100

Financials: Revenue $43,341 · Expenditures $35,119

The Vancouver Westcoast Music Society has been enriching Vancouver's cultural landscape for 45 years, operating as a community music organization with strong financial stewardship. With 91.8% program spending, zero fundraising costs, and healthy reserves of 24 months, it outperforms peer medians across nearly every metric. A duplicate-year data flag means the trend picture reflects one fewer unique data point than the five-year window suggests.

Our Verdict: A well-established community music society with excellent program delivery and strong reserves. Donors supporting Vancouver's arts scene will find a mature, efficiently run organization here.