898023148RR0001 — 0160
Registered — Calgary, AB — Private Foundation
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 70/100
Financials: Revenue $138,226 · Expenditures $111,132
Operation Kickstart Society of Alberta is a Calgary-based employment support charity that delivers strong program spending but exhibits highly volatile revenue — including a 68.6% single-year drop — raising questions about funding stability. With 30 years of registration and a perfect legitimacy score, the organization's governance foundation is solid, though its financial trajectory demands close attention from donors.
Our Verdict: A well-established employment services charity that channels 95% of spending to programs, well above the peer median of 82%. However, wild revenue swings and reserves sitting above the 90th percentile for its peer group suggest donors should inquire about the organization's funding pipeline and cash management strategy before giving.