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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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Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)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
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCentral 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.
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 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.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
6 articles found
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Kamloops Search and Rescue: body found after reported drowning - CityNews Vancouver
Search for missing 21-year-old Creston kayaker turns into recovery effort - 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
BC search and rescue team saves dog abandoned during wildfire evacuation - Daily Hive
In Focus | Duane Tresnich of Central Okanagan Search and Rescue - KelownaNow
Activity timeline
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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 - 8 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 · 8 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 · 1954
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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
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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.