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Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in KELOWNA, Canada. Annual revenue: $541K. Registration: 868173295RR0001.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCentral Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Kelowna, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 868173295RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$541K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 96% 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.
Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is located in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 260 - 1865 Dilworth Dr, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society has C$541K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 94% 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.
Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$541K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 96% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society 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.
Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in KELOWNA, Canada. Annual revenue: $541K. Registration: 868173295RR0001. Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of C$541K is well above the peer average of C$218K.
Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society 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 CENTRAL OKANAGAN SEARCH & RESCUE SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
CENTRAL OKANAGAN SEARCH & RESCUE SOCIETY 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.
CENTRAL OKANAGAN SEARCH & RESCUE SOCIETY 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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Officers & trustees (8)
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Latest news
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NeutralLake Country firefighters collect 12,000 pounds in non-perishables - Eagle Valley News
Kamloops Search and Rescue: body found after reported drowning - CityNews Vancouver
‘Cries’ from forest weren’t what they seemed. Camper was singing his ‘heart out’ - Tacoma News Tribune
Camper's 'repeated cries' spark rescue mission — but he was singing songs by infamous rock band - New York Post
Search for missing 21-year-old Creston kayaker turns into recovery effort - Castanet
Creston man, 21, goes missing on Kootenay Lake after kayak capsized - Castanet
Body of man missing after B.C. landslide found in Okanagan Lake - CTV News
Central Okanagan Search & Rescue K9 member killed in 'tragic accident' - Castanet
DAWSON, Shawn Aaron - springfieldfuneralhome.com
BC search and rescue team saves dog abandoned during wildfire evacuation - Daily Hive
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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society
- What is Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society?
- Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Kelowna, Canada. Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in KELOWNA, Canada. Annual revenue: $541K. Registration: 868173295RR0001.
- Where is Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society located?
- Headquartered in Kelowna, Canada.
- What is Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society trustworthy?
- Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society's registration number?
- Registration: 868173295RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society's website?
- https://www.cosar.ca
- Are donations to Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society 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.