892372285RR0001 — 0160
Registered — Creston, BC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 94/100
Financials: Revenue $2,517,963 · Expenditures $2,468,993
Valley Community Services Society is a 30-year-old community services organization in Creston, BC that delivers 90.7% of expenditures to programming while maintaining zero fundraising costs and a near-breakeven operating position. With a 43.3% revenue jump in the latest year from $1.76M to $2.52M, the organization shows both growth potential and financial discipline in a small, rural British Columbia community.
Our Verdict: A well-established rural community services provider with solid financial discipline. Program spending at 90.7% exceeds the 82.6% peer median, zero fundraising costs mean all revenue goes to services, and the latest revenue surge suggests expanding program mandates. Reserves at 3.3 months are adequate though slightly below the 3.6-month peer median. Donors supporting community services in the Creston Valley can give with confidence in this organization's efficiency and track record.