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Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA)

Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) is a disaster relief organization based in SYDNEY, Canada. Annual revenue: $70K. Registration: 866350226RR0001.

Headquarters
Sydney, NS
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
micro

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: 28%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 58

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$0.28
Program expensesC$0.28 (C$16,264)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Sydney, NS, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 866350226RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$70K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Canada is 58/100.

Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) is located in Sydney, NS, Canada. Its registered address is P.O. Box 817 Stn A, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) has C$70K in annual revenue. It allocates 28% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$218K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$70K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 28% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. Visit the Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) 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.

Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) is a disaster relief organization based in SYDNEY, Canada. Annual revenue: $70K. Registration: 866350226RR0001. Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100. It allocates 28% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of C$70K is below the peer average of C$218K.

Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) 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$10K-C$100K
28% 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 Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) 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

AL
Allan Paruch
Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

AL
Allan P•••••
Director
AM
Amanada D••••••
Director
AN
Andrea B••••
OFFICER - SECRETARY
AN
Anusheel A•••
Director
BR
Brian C•••
Director
BR
Bridgett B•••••
Director
CH
Charles B••••••
Director
DO
Douglas H•••••
Director
JE
Jennifer S••••••
Director
KO
Korey M••••
OFFICER - VICE PRESIDENT
KY
Kyle M••••••
OFFICER - VICE PRESIDENT
LO
Lorne C••••
Director
PA
Paul B•••••
Director
RU
Russell G••••••
Director
SH
Sharon M•••••••
OFFICER - PRESIDENT
TE
Ted T•••••
OFFICER - TREASURER
TH
Theresa M•••••••••••••
Director
TH
Thomas M••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) This page 52 C$70,109 28%
Georgian Bay Volunteer Search and Rescue 59 C$47,145 98%
Lighthouse Country Marine Rescue Society 59 C$48,392 91%
Saskatoon Search and Rescue Inc. 59 C$50,907 100%
Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society 59 C$36,680 100%
Bay of Islands Search and Rescue 59 C$39,877 99%
Victoria Marine Rescue Society 59 C$48,635 100%
Eastern Shore Ground Search and Rescue Team 56 C$60,150 98%
Ottawa Valley Search and Rescue Dog Association 56 C$7,920 100%

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
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 Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA)

What is Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA)?
Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Sydney, Canada. Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) is a disaster relief organization based in SYDNEY, Canada. Annual revenue: $70K. Registration: 866350226RR0001.
Where is Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) located?
Headquartered in Sydney, Canada.
What is Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K. 28% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) trustworthy?
Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA)'s registration number?
Registration: 866350226RR0001 (Canada).
What is Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA)'s website?
https://www.cbsar.ca
Are donations to Cape Breton Search and Rescue Association (CBSARA) 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.