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Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society is a science technology organization based in VICTORIA, Canada. Annual revenue: $489K. Registration: 869770123RR0001.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRocky Point Bird Observatory Society is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Victoria, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 869770123RR0001. 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$489K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Rocky Point Bird Observatory 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 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in Canada is 54/100.
Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society is located in Victoria, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 170 1581-H Hillside Ave, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society has C$489K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for science & technology charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$489K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
Rocky Point Bird Observatory 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. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 87%. Visit the Rocky Point Bird Observatory 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.
Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society is a science technology organization based in VICTORIA, Canada. Annual revenue: $489K. Registration: 869770123RR0001. Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Canada.
Among science & technology charities registered in Canada: Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 54/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of C$489K is below the peer average of C$5M.
Rocky Point Bird Observatory 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 ROCKY POINT BIRD OBSERVATORY SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
ROCKY POINT BIRD OBSERVATORY 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.
ROCKY POINT BIRD OBSERVATORY 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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NeutralVIDEO: Gull power: Victoria seagull screamer soars to victory - Victoria News
‘Human or gull’: Scream like a gull contest celebrates World Migratory Bird Day - CHEK News
Here’s why you might hear people screaming like a seagull in Victoria this weekend - Victoria Buzz
Gulls just wanna have fun: B.C. seagull squawk showdown returns - Trail Times
Victoria Bird Week events to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day - islandsocialtrends.ca
Arrival of hummingbirds to the Okanagan - West K News
Wings of Silence: Sidney, Victoria concerts present ‘elegy for vanished species’ - Vancouver Island Free Daily
Metchosin’s Hummingbird Hill purchased for $2.4M for protected area - CHEK News
Hummingbird Hill in Metchosin to be a bird sanctuary, research centre - Times Colonist
BC Parks Foundation creates new bird sanctuary in Metchosin - islandsocialtrends.ca
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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society
- What is Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society?
- Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society is a science & technology charitable organization based in Victoria, Canada. Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society is a science technology organization based in VICTORIA, Canada. Annual revenue: $489K. Registration: 869770123RR0001.
- Where is Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society located?
- Headquartered in Victoria, Canada.
- What is Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society trustworthy?
- Rocky Point Bird Observatory 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 Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society's registration number?
- Registration: 869770123RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Rocky Point Bird Observatory Society's website?
- https://www.rpbo.org
- Are donations to Rocky Point Bird Observatory 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.