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Rugged Coast Research Society

Science & Technology Nanaimo, BC BN 715624128RR0001 · CRA
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Rugged Coast Research Society

Rugged Coast Research Society is a science technology organization based in NANAIMO, Canada. Annual revenue: $2.3 million. Registration: 715624128RR0001.

Headquarters
Nanaimo, BC
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar science & technology in Canada
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 77%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 52

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$0.81
Program expensesC$0.81 (C$1.4 million)
81% to programs beats the peer average (77%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rugged Coast Research Society is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Nanaimo, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 715624128RR0001. 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$2M in annual revenue.

Rugged Coast Research 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 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in Canada is 52/100.

Rugged Coast Research Society is located in Nanaimo, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 1840 Kelsie Rd, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Rugged Coast Research Society has C$2M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 77% for science & technology charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rugged Coast Research Society is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

Rugged Coast Research 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. 81% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 77%. Visit the Rugged Coast Research 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.

Rugged Coast Research Society is a science technology organization based in NANAIMO, Canada. Annual revenue: $2.3 million. Registration: 715624128RR0001. Rugged Coast Research Society is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Canada.

Among science & technology charities registered in Canada: Rugged Coast Research Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of C$2M is comparable to the peer average of C$5M.

Rugged Coast Research 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$1M-C$10M
81% 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 RUGGED COAST RESEARCH SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

AN
Andrew Gardiner
Director

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew G•••••••
Director
JE
Jesse M••••••••
TRUSTEE
RE
Renny T•••••
Director
SE
Sean P•••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The Destructive Legacy of Failed Aquaculture - Hakai Magazine
Dec 2024
hakaimagazine.com
Winners of 2024 Ecostar Awards announced - Capital Daily
Nov 2024
www.capitaldaily.ca
Junk from Olympic coast cargo spill still washing ashore nearly 3 years later - KUOW
Aug 2024
www.kuow.org
Feds announce funding to remove 34 abandoned boats in B.C. - Business in Vancouver
Jan 2024
www.biv.com
Form filed
C$2.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$2.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA
New coastline cleanup projects underway across B.C. - BC Gov News
Nov 2023
news.gov.bc.ca
Organizations honoured for environmental commitment - Times Colonist
Nov 2022
www.timescolonist.com
Vancouver-based developer Townline Homes cleans up its act for a circular economy - BCBusiness
Sep 2022
bcbusiness.ca
Andrew MacPherson Obituary - Victoria, BC - Dignity Memorial
Feb 2022
www.dignitymemorial.com
Nanaimo non-profit shows off rugged new boat for coastal cleanups - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Oct 2021
nanaimobulletin.com

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rugged Coast Research Society This page 53 C$2.3 million 81%
Canadian Myeloma Research Group 56 C$4.1 million 96%
The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences 53 C$9.0 million 73%
Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network 50 C$1.3 million 79%
Homewood Research Institute 50 C$1.8 million 73%
Pacific Parkinson'S Research Institute - Vancouver, Canada Society 49 C$1.4 million 63%

Sources and verification

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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.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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 Rugged Coast Research Society

What is Rugged Coast Research Society?
Rugged Coast Research Society is a science & technology charitable organization based in Nanaimo, Canada. Rugged Coast Research Society is a science technology organization based in NANAIMO, Canada. Annual revenue: $2.3 million. Registration: 715624128RR0001.
Where is Rugged Coast Research Society located?
Headquartered in Nanaimo, Canada.
What is Rugged Coast Research Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rugged Coast Research Society trustworthy?
Rugged Coast Research 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 Rugged Coast Research Society's registration number?
Registration: 715624128RR0001 (Canada).
Are donations to Rugged Coast Research 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.