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Feed Nova Scotia is one of 10 provincial food associations in Canada, representing 139 member organizations across the province. Since 1984, Feed Nova Scotia has been focused on providing high quality, nutritious food to the member organizations, while focusing on creating change at the systemic level. This includes focusing on collaborations through grants and community partnerships that focus on food distribution efficiency, community farming education, and advocacy projects.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Feed Nova Scotia Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 14,242 human services charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 15,009 human services 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
- 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFeed Nova Scotia Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its registration number is 119039337RR0001. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$25M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Feed Nova Scotia Society's official registration number is 119039337RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Feed Nova Scotia Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 71/100.
Feed Nova Scotia Society is located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is 67 Wright Ave, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Feed Nova Scotia Society has C$25M in annual revenue. It allocates 17% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for human services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Feed Nova Scotia Society is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$25M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Feed Nova Scotia 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, Feed Nova Scotia 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 17% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Feed Nova Scotia is one of 10 provincial food associations in Canada, representing 139 member organizations across the province. Since 1984, Feed Nova Scotia has been focused on providing high quality, nutritious food to the member organizations, while focusing on creating change at the systemic level. This includes focusing on collaborations through grants and community partnerships that focus on food distribution efficiency, community farming education, and advocacy projects. Feed Nova Scotia Society is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 17% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$25M is well above the peer average of C$4M.
Feed Nova Scotia 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 Feed Nova Scotia Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Feed Nova Scotia 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.
Feed Nova Scotia 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 (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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N.S. teen's 'Food for the Ears' festival raises $4K for Feed Nova Scotia - CBC
Over $125,000 raised for Feed Nova Scotia from The Coast’s Burger Bash 2026 with Garrison Brewing - thecoast.ca
This Nova Scotia family provides garden tours to support food bank - CTV News
Nova Scotia receives failing grade in national poverty report - Your South Shore
Dine Around Nova Scotia aims to boost restaurant traffic during slower winter months - CTV News
New Grant Program Funds Food Security Initiatives - Government of Nova Scotia
Cape Breton's Christmas back raising money for Feed Nova Scotia - PNI Atlantic News
More than one in four Nova Scotians facing food insecurity this holiday season - CTV News
Nova Scotia begins selling warehoused U.S. booze, with proceeds going to charity - CBC
Nova Scotia selling off American booze to raise cash for food banks during Christmas season - PNI Atlantic News
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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 - 13 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 · 13 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 · 1984
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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 Feed Nova Scotia Society
- What is Feed Nova Scotia Society?
- Feed Nova Scotia Society is a human services charitable organization based in Dartmouth, Canada. Feed Nova Scotia is one of 10 provincial food associations in Canada, representing 139 member organizations across the province. Since 1984, Feed Nova Scotia has been focused on providing high quality, nutritious food to the member organizations, while focusing on creating change at the systemic level. This includes focusing on collaborations through grants and community partnerships that focus on food distribution efficiency, community farming education, and advocacy projects.
- When was Feed Nova Scotia Society founded?
- Feed Nova Scotia Society was founded in 1984.
- Where is Feed Nova Scotia Society located?
- Headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- What is Feed Nova Scotia Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 17% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Feed Nova Scotia Society trustworthy?
- Feed Nova Scotia Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Feed Nova Scotia Society's registration number?
- Registration: 119039337RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Feed Nova Scotia Society's website?
- https://www.feednovascotia.ca
- Are donations to Feed Nova Scotia 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.