894452796RR0001 — 0210
Registered — Burnaby, BC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 71/100
Financials: Revenue $2,932,925 · Expenditures $3,903,664
Ratanak International is a well-established Christian anti-trafficking organization focused on Cambodia, but its finances reveal a charity in an unusual spending phase — expenditures have exceeded revenue by roughly $1 million annually for two consecutive periods, drawing down previously accumulated reserves. While its governance and legitimacy scores are exemplary, a compensation ratio of 77.7% and fundraising costs of 17.4% raise questions about how efficiently donor dollars are reaching program beneficiaries on the ground.
Our Verdict: Ratanak has a compelling mission and strong governance, but donors should be aware that the organization is currently spending significantly more than it takes in and that a high share of expenditures goes to compensation rather than direct program delivery. If you're drawn to its anti-trafficking work in Cambodia, it's worth asking the organization directly about its facility expansion plans and how it intends to close the revenue-expenditure gap.