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Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc

Canandaigua emergency squad, inc. Is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation formed to provide ambulance and other emergency medical services to the communities we serve. Our goal is to reduce …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc

a not-for-profit Emergency Medical Service that provides 911 EMS response, advanced life support, non-emergency medical transports, and critical care transports.

Founded
Headquarters
Canandaigua, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E62Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

Canandaigua emergency squad, inc. Is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation formed to provide ambulance and other emergency medical services to the communities we serve. Our goal is to reduce morbidity and mortality through education in prevention of medical and traumatic emergencies, citizen action to be taken in and during a medical emergency, and to provide direct patient care and ambulance transport to those in need.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E62Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.96
Program$0.96
96% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1960, it predates 90% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Canandaigua, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its EIN is 222514316. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 222514316. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc is located in Canandaigua, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years.

Based on official tax filings, Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc. 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, Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

a not-for-profit Emergency Medical Service that provides 911 EMS response, advanced life support, non-emergency medical transports, and critical care transports. Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1960.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $5M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 222514316, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
96% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
80

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Matthew S•••••
Chief

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Medicare, Medicaid cuts pose challenges to Canandaigua Emergency Squad | News | fltimes.com - Finger Lakes Times
Jun 2026
www.fltimes.com
Canandaigua officials talk DRI projects, EMS challenges, and housing priorities - Fingerlakes1.com
Jun 2026
www.fingerlakes1.com
Canandaigua to Host Public Emergency Preparedness Event Thursday - Finger Lakes Daily News
Apr 2026
www.fingerlakesdailynews.com
Canandaigua to host public session on severe weather response - Fingerlakes1.com
Apr 2026
www.fingerlakes1.com
Canandaigua residents can learn about storm response - Democrat and Chronicle
Apr 2026
www.democratandchronicle.com
Canandaigua to host public forum on storm response and emergency preparedness - Fingerlakes1.com
Apr 2026
www.fingerlakes1.com
Consultants study recommends more staff for Canandaigua Fire Department - Finger Lakes Times
Oct 2025
www.fltimes.com
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Two Injured in Canandaigua Rollover Accident - Finger Lakes Daily News
May 2024
www.fingerlakesdailynews.com
Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Canandaigua Emergency Squad & Naples Ambulance Merge - WHEC.com
Aug 2022
www.whec.com
Canandaigua Emergency Squad, Naples Ambulance complete merger - Rochester Business Journal
Jul 2022
rbj.net
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 44 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1960
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc

What is Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc?
Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Canandaigua, United States. a not-for-profit Emergency Medical Service that provides 911 EMS response, advanced life support, non-emergency medical transports, and critical care transports.
When was Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc founded?
Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc was founded in 1960.
Who leads Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc?
Matthew Sproul serves as Chief.
Where is Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc located?
Headquartered in Canandaigua, NY, United States.
What is Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc trustworthy?
Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 222514316.
What is Canandaigua Emergency Squad Inc's website?
http://www.canandaiguaes.org