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Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres)

Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled

Headquarters
Calgary, AB
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 61

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$0.92
Program expensesC$0.92 (C$39,561)
92% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) is a registered social services nonprofit based in Calgary, AB, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 862204716RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$99K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 61/100.

Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) is located in Calgary, AB, Canada. Its registered address is Box 159 204-1440-52 St Ne, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) has C$99K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$865K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$99K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres). 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.

Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) 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.

Among social services charities registered in Canada: Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of C$99K is below the peer average of C$865K.

Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) 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
92% 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 FERRET RESCUE & EDUCATION SOCIETY (FRES) 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

AN
Anne Mcalduff
OFFICER/PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anne M•••••••
OFFICER/PRESIDENT
CH
Chelsey F•••••
OFFICER/ VICE PRESIDENT
IN
Ina C•••••••••••••
Director
JE
Jen C••••••
Director
LO
Lori W••••
OFFICER/TREASURER
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Latest news

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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
CRA

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Peer charities

Other social services in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) This page 61 C$98,884 92%
British Columbia Humane Society 61 C$32,847 98%
Northern Sky Greyhound Adoption Association 61 C$59,332 89%
Bandit Ranch Rehab 61 C$12,634 94%
Save Animals Through Rescue and Adoption (s.a.r.a.) 61 C$57,932 98%
Quadra Cat Rescue 61 C$12,285 99%
The Llama Sanctuary Society 61 C$86,226 92%
Hector'S Hedgehog Rescue Society 61 C$3,079 100%
Ena'S Community Cats Society 61 C$30,786 100%

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 - 5 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
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 Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres)

What is Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres)?
Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) is a social services charitable organization based in Calgary, Canada. Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled
Where is Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) located?
Headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
What is Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) trustworthy?
Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres)'s registration number?
Registration: 862204716RR0001 (Canada).
What is Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres)'s website?
https://www.ferrets.ca
Are donations to Ferret Rescue & Education Society (fres) 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.