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Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society

Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in KELOWNA, Canada. Annual revenue: $541K. Registration: 868173295RR0001.

Founded
Headquarters
Kelowna, British Columbia
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Canada
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 69

Concerns

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

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.96
ProgramC$0.96
AdministrationC$0.04
96% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • Established in 1954, it predates 87% of the charities in Canada GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 238 disaster relief charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its registration number is 868173295RR0001. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$541K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society's official registration number is 868173295RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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 69/100.

Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years. 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 above the average of 90% for disaster relief charities in Canada. 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.

No red flags have been detected for Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society. 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, Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society 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 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 90%). 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.

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. The organization was founded in 1954.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of C$541K is comparable to the peer average of C$584K.

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.

Annual revenue
C$100K-C$1M
96% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

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.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Adriane P•••
Community Relations

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Kamloops Search and Rescue: body found after reported drowning - CityNews Vancouver
Aug 2025
vancouver.citynews.ca
Search for missing 21-year-old Creston kayaker turns into recovery effort - Castanet
May 2025
www.castanet.net
Body of man missing after B.C. landslide found in Okanagan Lake - CTV News
Apr 2025
www.ctvnews.ca
Central Okanagan Search & Rescue K9 member killed in 'tragic accident' - Castanet
Mar 2024
www.castanet.net
Form filed
C$0.5M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
BC search and rescue team saves dog abandoned during wildfire evacuation - Daily Hive
Aug 2021
dailyhive.com
In Focus | Duane Tresnich of Central Okanagan Search and Rescue - KelownaNow
May 2014
www.kelownanow.com

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Cause areas in Canada

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

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
Disaster Relief this charity 238
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 8 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1954
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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.
When was Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society founded?
Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society was founded in 1954.
Where is Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society located?
Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, 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 69 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.