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Since 1966, Qwanoes has welcomed kids into a world of friendship and discovery—where every day holds new surprises and lifelong memories.
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· 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, Camp Qwanoes has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 78% of the 7,926 education charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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
- 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 + methodologyCamp Qwanoes is a registered education nonprofit based in Crofton, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its registration number is 118827682RR0001. 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$5M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Camp Qwanoes's official registration number is 118827682RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Camp Qwanoes 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 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 71/100.
Camp Qwanoes is located in Crofton, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years. Its registered address is PO Box 250, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Camp Qwanoes has C$5M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% 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.
Camp Qwanoes 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$5M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Camp Qwanoes. 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, Camp Qwanoes 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Since 1966, Qwanoes has welcomed kids into a world of friendship and discovery—where every day holds new surprises and lifelong memories. Camp Qwanoes is classified as an education organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1966.
Among education charities registered in Canada: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of C$5M is below the peer average of C$10M.
Camp Qwanoes 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 CAMP QWANOES is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
CAMP QWANOES 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.
CAMP QWANOES 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
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Camp Qwanoes welcomes youth for exciting summer of fun - Victoria News
Coming up in Cowichan: Fine Arts Tea Party; Qwanoes 60th; ‘Frozen’ auditions - Cowichan Valley Citizen
Video Review of Camp Qwanoes by Parent Stephanie - OurKids.net
Camp Qwanoes fights for tax exemption from North Cowichan - Lake Cowichan Gazette
Two school districts cut ties with Crofton’s Camp Qwanoes over discrimination concerns - The Discourse.
Camp Qwanoes children’s camp closes after large COVID-19 outbreak - CHEK News
New adventures experienced each year at camp Qwanoes - Delta Optimist
Qwanoes is celebrating 50 years of adventure - Delta Optimist
Camp Qwanoes aqua park taking over the Pacific | The Province - PressReader
Summer Camp: Sky's the limit at Qwanoes - Delta Optimist
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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 · 1966
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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
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Camp Qwanoes
- What is Camp Qwanoes?
- Camp Qwanoes is a education charitable organization based in Crofton, Canada. Since 1966, Qwanoes has welcomed kids into a world of friendship and discovery—where every day holds new surprises and lifelong memories.
- When was Camp Qwanoes founded?
- Camp Qwanoes was founded in 1966.
- Where is Camp Qwanoes located?
- Headquartered in Crofton, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Camp Qwanoes's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Camp Qwanoes trustworthy?
- Camp Qwanoes 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 Camp Qwanoes's registration number?
- Registration: 118827682RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Camp Qwanoes's website?
- https://www.qwanoes.ca
- Are donations to Camp Qwanoes 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.