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British Columbia Search and Rescue Association

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About 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.

Headquarters
Victoria, BC
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Canada
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 59

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.90
Program expensesC$0.90 (C$5.4 million)
90% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

British 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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Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
90% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

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.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Alec Ritchie
Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alec R••••••
Director
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Allan M•••
Director
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Amber R•••
Director
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Andrew W•••••••
TREASURER
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Andy M•••
Director
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Bj C••••
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
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Brian L•••••
Director
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Chris A••••••••
Director
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Chris M••••••••••
PRESIDENT
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Colin W••••
Director
CO
Colleen A•••
Director
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Dale P•••••
Director
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Daniel D••••
Director
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Dave P••••••
Director
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Ed E•••••
Director
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Frank v•• N•••••••
Director
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Geoffrey V•••
Director
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Grant B••••••
Director
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Harm S•••••
Director
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James T•••••••••••
Director
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Janice H••••
SECRETARY
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John H•••
Director
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Mike S•••••••••••
Director
PE
Peter R•••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Steve T•••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
C$6.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$6.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Missing hiker found after cold night alone in wilderness near Vancouver - CBC
Oct 2019
www.cbc.ca
19 Wing Comox lands Search and Rescue training centre - CBC
Dec 2016
www.cbc.ca

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
British Columbia Search and Rescue Association This page 59 C$6.1 million 90%
Fernie & District Search and Rescue Society 59 C$222,527 87%
Georgian Bay Volunteer Search and Rescue 59 C$47,145 98%
Lighthouse Country Marine Rescue Society 59 C$48,392 91%
Para Marine Search & Rescue 59 C$186,046 100%
Saskatoon Search and Rescue Inc. 59 C$50,907 100%
Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society 59 C$36,680 100%
Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society 59 C$248,891 98%
Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society 59 C$256,349 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.