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Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta)

Disaster Relief Edmonton, AB BN 898809686RR0001 · CRA
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta)

Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) is a disaster relief organization based in EDMONTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. Registration: 898809686RR0001.

Headquarters
Edmonton, AB
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Canada
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 59

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.73
Program expensesC$0.73 (C$847,496)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 898809686RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 59/100 for disaster relief charities in Canada. The organization reports C$1M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Canada is 59/100.

Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) is located in Edmonton, AB, Canada. Its registered address is 9768-170 Street, Suite 142, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) has C$1M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$218K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 73% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) 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.

Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) is a disaster relief organization based in EDMONTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. Registration: 898809686RR0001. Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 is below the peer average of 59/100. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of C$1M is well above the peer average of C$218K.

Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) 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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Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
73% 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 SAR ALBERTA (SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA) is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Brett Wuth
S DEPUTY

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Brett W•••
S DEPUTY
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Brian C•••••••
PRESIDENT
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Christian S••••••
SC DIRECTOR
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Darren S••••
NW DIRECTOR
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Doug R••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Edward v•• H•••••
C DEPUTY
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Jason B••••••••••
TREASURER
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Jeremy M•••••
SECRETARY
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Kim D•••
NC DIRECTOR
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Richard W•••••••
NC DEPUTY
RO
Ron L••••••••
NE DIRECTOR
RO
Rose C••••
C DIRECTOR
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Tracy P••••
S DIRECTOR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$1.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$1.2M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) This page 46 C$1.2 million 73%
British Columbia Search and Rescue Association 59 C$6.1 million 90%
Fernie & District Search and Rescue Society 59 C$222,527 87%
Georgian Bay Volunteer Search and Rescue 59 C$47,145 98%
Lighthouse Country Marine Rescue Society 59 C$48,392 91%
Para Marine Search & Rescue 59 C$186,046 100%
Saskatoon Search and Rescue Inc. 59 C$50,907 100%
Mid-Island Air Search and Rescue Society 59 C$36,680 100%
Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society 59 C$248,891 98%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta)

What is Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta)?
Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Edmonton, Canada. Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) is a disaster relief organization based in EDMONTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. Registration: 898809686RR0001.
Where is Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) located?
Headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
What is Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) trustworthy?
Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta)'s registration number?
Registration: 898809686RR0001 (Canada).
Are donations to Sar Alberta (search and Rescue Association of Alberta) 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.