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Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in SQUAMISH, Canada. Annual revenue: $107K. Registration: 846574499RR0001.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHowe Sound Marine Rescue Society is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Squamish, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 846574499RR0001. 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$107K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Howe Sound Marine 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 94% 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.
Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society is located in Squamish, BC, Canada. Its registered address is PO Box 1430, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society has C$107K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 94% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$218K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Howe Sound Marine 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$107K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
Howe Sound Marine 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. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the Howe Sound Marine 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.
Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in SQUAMISH, Canada. Annual revenue: $107K. Registration: 846574499RR0001. Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of C$107K is below the peer average of C$218K.
Howe Sound Marine 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 HOWE SOUND MARINE RESCUE SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
HOWE SOUND MARINE 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.
HOWE SOUND MARINE 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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NeutralSquamish RCMSAR Station Reminds People to be Safe on the Water - The Squamish Reporter
Another Squamish RCM-SAR member takes home an award - Squamish Chief
Woodfibre LNG doubles its contribution to Squamish non-profits - PR Newswire Canada
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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society
- What is Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society?
- Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Squamish, Canada. Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in SQUAMISH, Canada. Annual revenue: $107K. Registration: 846574499RR0001.
- Where is Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society located?
- Headquartered in Squamish, Canada.
- What is Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society trustworthy?
- Howe Sound Marine 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 Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society's registration number?
- Registration: 846574499RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society's website?
- https://www.hsmrs.org
- Are donations to Howe Sound Marine 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.