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Visit www.bcsara.comAbout British Columbia Search and Rescue Association
British Columbia Search and Rescue Association is a disaster relief organization based in VICTORIA, Canada. Annual revenue: $6.1 million. Registration: 862999422RR0001.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBritish Columbia Search and Rescue Association is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Victoria, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 862999422RR0001. 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$6M in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
British Columbia Search and Rescue Association 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 90% 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.
British Columbia Search and Rescue Association is located in Victoria, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 219 - 3551 Uptown Blvd, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, British Columbia Search and Rescue Association has C$6M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$218K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
British Columbia Search and Rescue Association is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$6M in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
British Columbia Search and Rescue Association 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. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association 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.
British Columbia Search and Rescue Association is a disaster relief organization based in VICTORIA, Canada. Annual revenue: $6.1 million. Registration: 862999422RR0001. British Columbia Search and Rescue Association is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: British Columbia Search and Rescue Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of C$6M is well above the peer average of C$218K.
British Columbia Search and Rescue Association 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 BRITISH COLUMBIA SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSOCIATION is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
BRITISH COLUMBIA SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSOCIATION 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.
BRITISH COLUMBIA SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSOCIATION 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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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about British Columbia Search and Rescue Association
- What is British Columbia Search and Rescue Association?
- British Columbia Search and Rescue Association is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Victoria, Canada. British Columbia Search and Rescue Association is a disaster relief organization based in VICTORIA, Canada. Annual revenue: $6.1 million. Registration: 862999422RR0001.
- Where is British Columbia Search and Rescue Association located?
- Headquartered in Victoria, Canada.
- What is British Columbia Search and Rescue Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is British Columbia Search and Rescue Association trustworthy?
- British Columbia Search and Rescue Association 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 British Columbia Search and Rescue Association's registration number?
- Registration: 862999422RR0001 (Canada).
- What is British Columbia Search and Rescue Association's website?
- https://www.bcsara.com
- Are donations to British Columbia Search and Rescue Association 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.