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The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity dedicated to helping Survivors and their families heal from the lasting impacts of Residential Schools. Since 1994, we have provided culturally sensitive services, including counselli
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Indian Residential School Survivors Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from 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 similar 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIndian Residential School Survivors Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its registration number is 864829536RR0001. 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$12M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society's official registration number is 864829536RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Indian Residential School Survivors 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. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 71/100.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society is located in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years. Its registered address is 402 - 100 Park Royal S, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Indian Residential School Survivors Society has C$12M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Indian Residential School Survivors 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$12M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Indian Residential School Survivors 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, Indian Residential School Survivors 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 93% 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.
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity dedicated to helping Survivors and their families heal from the lasting impacts of Residential Schools. Since 1994, we have provided culturally sensitive services, including counselli Indian Residential School Survivors Society is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$12M is well above the peer average of C$4M.
Indian Residential School Survivors 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 Indian Residential School Survivors Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Indian Residential School Survivors 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.
Indian Residential School Survivors 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).
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
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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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 7 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 · 1994
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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
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Quick facts about Indian Residential School Survivors Society
- What is Indian Residential School Survivors Society?
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society is a human services charitable organization based in West Vancouver, Canada. The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity dedicated to helping Survivors and their families heal from the lasting impacts of Residential Schools. Since 1994, we have provided culturally sensitive services, including counselli
- When was Indian Residential School Survivors Society founded?
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society was founded in 1994.
- Where is Indian Residential School Survivors Society located?
- Headquartered in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Indian Residential School Survivors Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Indian Residential School Survivors Society trustworthy?
- Indian Residential School Survivors 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 Indian Residential School Survivors Society's registration number?
- Registration: 864829536RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Indian Residential School Survivors Society's website?
- https://www.irsss.ca
- Are donations to Indian Residential School Survivors 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.