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Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society

Disaster Relief Ladysmith, BC BN 871200242RR0001 · CRA
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society

Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in LADYSMITH, Canada. Annual revenue: $57K. Registration: 871200242RR0001.

Headquarters
Ladysmith, BC
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Canada
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 58

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$0.99
Program expensesC$0.99 (C$86,128)
99% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Ladysmith, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 871200242RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$57K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Canada is 58/100.

Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society is located in Ladysmith, BC, Canada. Its registered address is P.O. Box 657, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society has C$57K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% 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.

Ladysmith and District 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 micro organization. It has C$57K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. Visit the Ladysmith and District 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.

Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in LADYSMITH, Canada. Annual revenue: $57K. Registration: 871200242RR0001. Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of C$57K is below the peer average of C$218K.

Ladysmith and District 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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Annual revenue
C$10K-C$100K
99% 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 LADYSMITH AND DISTRICT MARINE RESCUE SOCIETY 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

CA
Carol-Ann Kjartanson
Director

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

CA
Carol-Ann K•••••••••
Director
CH
Chad T••••••••
TREASURER
DO
Doug C••••••
Director
JO
John D••••
SECRETARY
JO
John O••••
Director
PH
Philip K•••••
PRESIDENT
RO
Ross D••••
Director
ST
Stephen A•••
Director
ST
Stephen J•••••
VICE-PRESIDENT
SU
Sue W•••••
Director
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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
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society This page 53 C$57,484 99%
Georgian Bay Volunteer Search and Rescue 59 C$47,145 98%
Lighthouse Country Marine Rescue Society 59 C$48,392 91%
Saskatoon Search and Rescue Inc. 59 C$50,907 100%
Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society 59 C$36,680 100%
Bay of Islands Search and Rescue 59 C$39,877 99%
Victoria Marine Rescue Society 59 C$48,635 100%
Eastern Shore Ground Search and Rescue Team 56 C$60,150 98%
Ottawa Valley Search and Rescue Dog Association 56 C$7,920 100%

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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.

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
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society

What is Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society?
Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Ladysmith, Canada. Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in LADYSMITH, Canada. Annual revenue: $57K. Registration: 871200242RR0001.
Where is Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society located?
Headquartered in Ladysmith, Canada.
What is Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society trustworthy?
Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society's registration number?
Registration: 871200242RR0001 (Canada).
Are donations to Ladysmith and District 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.