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Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue operates with dedicated volunteers trained to find and help missing or lost individuals, as well as provide assistance during natural disasters like forest fires and earthquakes.Our primary geographic area is Salt Spring Island and the southern Gulf Islands, which includes Galiano, Mayne, Pender, Saturna, and more than 50 smaller islands in the vicinity. We also provide mutual aid support to other SAR groups in British Columbia, as requested.
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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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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Salt Spring Island 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 69 places it in the top 1% of the 238 disaster relief charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySalt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its registration number is 831801121RR0001. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$249K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society's official registration number is 831801121RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 98% 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.
Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society is located in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years. Its registered address is 261 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society has C$249K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$584K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Salt Spring Island 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$249K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Salt Spring Island 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue operates with dedicated volunteers trained to find and help missing or lost individuals, as well as provide assistance during natural disasters like forest fires and earthquakes.Our primary geographic area is Salt Spring Island and the southern Gulf Islands, which includes Galiano, Mayne, Pender, Saturna, and more than 50 smaller islands in the vicinity. We also provide mutual aid support to other SAR groups in British Columbia, as requested. Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$249K is below the peer average of C$584K.
Salt Spring Island 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 Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Salt Spring Island 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.
Salt Spring Island 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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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
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9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 9 officers on file
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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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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1989
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society
- What is Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society?
- Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Salt Spring Island, Canada. Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue operates with dedicated volunteers trained to find and help missing or lost individuals, as well as provide assistance during natural disasters like forest fires and earthquakes.Our primary geographic area is Salt Spring Island and the southern Gulf Islands, which includes Galiano, Mayne, Pender, Saturna, and more than 50 smaller islands in the vicinity. We also provide mutual aid support to other SAR groups in British Columbia, as requested.
- When was Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society founded?
- Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society was founded in 1989.
- Where is Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society located?
- Headquartered in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society trustworthy?
- Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society's registration number?
- Registration: 831801121RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society's website?
- https://saltspringsar.org
- Are donations to Salt Spring Island 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.