Charities Canada Disaster Relief Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society
MI

Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society

Disaster Relief Nanaimo, BC BN 842089880RR0001 · CRA Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.

Visit midislandairsar.ca
59
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society

Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in NANAIMO, Canada. Annual revenue: $37K. Registration: 842089880RR0001.

Headquarters
Nanaimo, 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: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
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$1.00
Program expensesC$1.00 (C$44,813)
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Nanaimo, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 842089880RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$37K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% 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.

Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society is located in Nanaimo, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 5489 Clipper Drive, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society has C$37K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% 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.

Mid-Island Air Search and 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$37K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Mid-Island Air Search and 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.

Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in NANAIMO, Canada. Annual revenue: $37K. Registration: 842089880RR0001. Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of C$37K is below the peer average of C$218K.

Mid-Island Air Search and 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
C$10K-C$100K
100% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

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.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if MID-ISLAND AIR SEARCH AND 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

AN
Anita Vallee
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anita V•••••
PRESIDENT
ED
Edie I•••
SECRETARY
JE
Jean P••••••
TREASURER
JO
Jonathan C•••••••
PRESIDENT
LY
Lynn E••••
VICE PRESIDENT
MA
Martin W•••••••
Director & AREA AIR DEPUTY
TI
Timothy W•••
Director
Full names, contact details & compensation

Free with an account.

Unlock

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
C$0.0M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.0M revenue
FY2023
CRA

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society This page 59 C$36,680 100%
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%
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%
York-Sunbury Search and Rescue INC. 56 C$40,690 92%

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 - 7 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.

Read full methodology

Quick facts about Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society

What is Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society?
Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Nanaimo, Canada. Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in NANAIMO, Canada. Annual revenue: $37K. Registration: 842089880RR0001.
Where is Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society located?
Headquartered in Nanaimo, Canada.
What is Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society trustworthy?
Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society's registration number?
Registration: 842089880RR0001 (Canada).
What is Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society's website?
https://midislandairsar.ca/
Are donations to Mid-Island Air Search and 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.