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Visit www.valleylibrary.caAbout Annapolis Valley Regional Library
The Annapolis Valley Regional Library has been serving West Hants, Kings and Annapolis Counties with free public library service since 1949.
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Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Annapolis Valley Regional Library has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 1949, it predates 78% of the education charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 8,619 education charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAnnapolis Valley Regional Library is a registered education nonprofit based in Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1949 and has been operating for 77 years. Its registration number is 106714819RR0001. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$4M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Annapolis Valley Regional Library's official registration number is 106714819RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Annapolis Valley Regional Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 71/100.
Annapolis Valley Regional Library is located in Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada. The organization was established in 1949 and has been active for 77 years. Its registered address is PO Box 510, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Annapolis Valley Regional Library has C$4M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$10M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Annapolis Valley Regional Library is classified as an Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Annapolis Valley Regional Library. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Annapolis Valley Regional Library holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Annapolis Valley Regional Library has been serving West Hants, Kings and Annapolis Counties with free public library service since 1949. Annapolis Valley Regional Library is classified as an education organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1949.
Among education charities registered in Canada: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of C$4M is below the peer average of C$10M.
Annapolis Valley Regional Library is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.
Filing history
1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Canadian donations are deductible if Annapolis Valley Regional Library is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Annapolis Valley Regional Library is registered in Canada. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Annapolis Valley Regional Library is registered in Canada. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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No additional provincial money coming to prevent Annapolis Valley library closures: Ritcey - PNI Atlantic News
Annapolis Valley libraries reconsidering imminent branch closures - CBC
N.S. library board meets with partners, province, as it aims to keep branches open - CTV News
Kentville mayor calls for pause on Annapolis Valley Regional Library closures - PNI Atlantic News
Can small-town libraries go independent? Lawrencetown library looks to Canning for answers - CBC
Province maintains Annapolis Valley library closures came as a ‘surprise’ to government officials - PNI Atlantic News
Kentville mayor making ‘big push’ to save Annapolis Valley Regional Library branches - PNI Atlantic News
Government, library officials to meet again as Annapolis Valley branch closures loom - CBC
Nova Scotia government says library board must better explain reason for closures - Halifax - Global News
Nova Scotia government says library board must better explain reason for closures - CityNews Halifax
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
- Financial filings
- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 11 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1949
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Annapolis Valley Regional Library
- What is Annapolis Valley Regional Library?
- Annapolis Valley Regional Library is a education charitable organization based in Berwick, Canada. The Annapolis Valley Regional Library has been serving West Hants, Kings and Annapolis Counties with free public library service since 1949.
- When was Annapolis Valley Regional Library founded?
- Annapolis Valley Regional Library was founded in 1949.
- Where is Annapolis Valley Regional Library located?
- Headquartered in Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- What is Annapolis Valley Regional Library's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Annapolis Valley Regional Library trustworthy?
- Annapolis Valley Regional Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Annapolis Valley Regional Library's registration number?
- Registration: 106714819RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Annapolis Valley Regional Library's website?
- https://www.valleylibrary.ca
- Are donations to Annapolis Valley Regional Library tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.