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Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department is a disaster relief organization based in BERWICK, Canada. Annual revenue: $232K. Registration: 865275226RR0001.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBerwick & District Volunteer Fire Department is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Berwick, NS, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 865275226RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$232K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Canada is 59/100.
Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department is located in Berwick, NS, Canada. Its registered address is 300 Commercial St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department has C$232K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$232K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department is a disaster relief organization based in BERWICK, Canada. Annual revenue: $232K. Registration: 865275226RR0001. Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$232K is comparable to the peer average of C$218K.
Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department 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.
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Filing history
2 years 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 BERWICK & DISTRICT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
BERWICK & DISTRICT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 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.
BERWICK & DISTRICT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 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.
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Officers & trustees (6)
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Sentiment
NeutralGail Anne Hendershot Obituary April 5, 2026 - Middleton Funeral Home
Gary Philip Taylor Obituary December 12, 2023 - Middleton Funeral Home
Marjorie Karleen Saunders Obituary December 10, 2022 - Middleton Funeral Home
Ronald Thomas Carty Obituary May 9, 2022 - Middleton Funeral Home
Everett William Richards Obituary September 23, 2019 - Middleton Funeral Home
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- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department
- What is Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department?
- Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Berwick, Canada. Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department is a disaster relief organization based in BERWICK, Canada. Annual revenue: $232K. Registration: 865275226RR0001.
- Where is Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department located?
- Headquartered in Berwick, Canada.
- What is Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department trustworthy?
- Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 out of 100 (Partial 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 Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department's registration number?
- Registration: 865275226RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department's website?
- https://www.berwickfire.com
- Are donations to Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department 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.