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Rugged Coast Research Society is a science technology organization based in NANAIMO, Canada. Annual revenue: $2.3 million. Registration: 715624128RR0001.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRugged 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.
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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 RUGGED COAST RESEARCH SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
RUGGED COAST RESEARCH 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.
RUGGED COAST RESEARCH 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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NeutralThe Destructive Legacy of Failed Aquaculture - Hakai Magazine
Winners of 2024 Ecostar Awards announced - Capital Daily
Junk from Olympic coast cargo spill still washing ashore nearly 3 years later - KUOW
Feds announce funding to remove 34 abandoned boats in B.C. - Business in Vancouver
New coastline cleanup projects underway across B.C. - BC Gov News
Organizations honoured for environmental commitment - Times Colonist
Vancouver-based developer Townline Homes cleans up its act for a circular economy - BCBusiness
Andrew MacPherson Obituary - Victoria, BC - Dignity Memorial
Nanaimo non-profit shows off rugged new boat for coastal cleanups - Nanaimo News Bulletin
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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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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.