898874573RR0001 — 0180
Registered — Calgary, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 89/100
Financials: Revenue $73,728 · Expenditures $66,995
Calgary Bird Banding Society channels 93.6% of its expenditures directly into programs — placing it above the 75th percentile for comparable organizations — while operating on roughly $74K in annual revenue with zero fundraising costs. This volunteer-driven wildlife research organization has maintained a perfect CRA filing record across its 27-year history and carries a stable 8-member board with no turnover, signalling strong institutional continuity for a niche scientific charity.
Our Verdict: A well-run, volunteer-powered wildlife research organization that puts nearly every dollar into its programs and carries healthy reserves — a solid choice for donors passionate about ornithological conservation.