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Visit www.nanaimosar.bc.caAbout Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society
Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in NANAIMO, Canada. Annual revenue: $321K. Registration: 889840997RR0001.
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· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in CanadaConcerns
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 56 is below most of the 238 disaster relief charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore Canada data
- government registration
- financial records
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNanaimo Search and Rescue Society is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 889840997RR0001. 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 56/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$321K in annual revenue.
Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society's official registration number is 889840997RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Nanaimo Search and 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 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Canada is 69/100.
Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Its registered address is 195B Fourth St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society has C$321K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Nanaimo 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 small organization. It has C$321K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Nanaimo Search and Rescue 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 95%). 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.
Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in NANAIMO, Canada. Annual revenue: $321K. Registration: 889840997RR0001. Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of C$321K is comparable to the peer average of C$584K.
Nanaimo 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.
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 Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Nanaimo Search and 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.
Nanaimo Search and 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).
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- 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.
- News and media coverage
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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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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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society
- What is Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society?
- Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Nanaimo, Canada. Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in NANAIMO, Canada. Annual revenue: $321K. Registration: 889840997RR0001.
- Where is Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society located?
- Headquartered in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society trustworthy?
- Nanaimo Search and 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 Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society's registration number?
- Registration: 889840997RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society's website?
- https://www.nanaimosar.bc.ca
- Are donations to Nanaimo 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.