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(Français ci-dessous)Established in 1996, Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais - Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue (SBO-OVSAR) is a federally incorporated, charitable, volunteer-based search and rescue organization serving the Outaouais and Eastern Ontario regions. Our mission is to assist individuals and communities by providing quality search and rescue and search management services; public education programs to
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable organizations, 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
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its registration number is 890983299RR0001. 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$269K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue's official registration number is 890983299RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue 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 87% 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.
Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years. Its registered address is PO Box 76 Stn A, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue has C$269K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% 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.
Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue 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$269K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue. 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, Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
(Français ci-dessous)Established in 1996, Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais - Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue (SBO-OVSAR) is a federally incorporated, charitable, volunteer-based search and rescue organization serving the Outaouais and Eastern Ontario regions. Our mission is to assist individuals and communities by providing quality search and rescue and search management services; public education programs to Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$269K is below the peer average of C$584K.
Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue 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 Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue 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.
Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue 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
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Officers & trustees (12)
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12 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 - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 12 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 · 1996
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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
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Quick facts about Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue
- What is Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue?
- Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Ottawa, Canada. (Français ci-dessous)Established in 1996, Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais - Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue (SBO-OVSAR) is a federally incorporated, charitable, volunteer-based search and rescue organization serving the Outaouais and Eastern Ontario regions. Our mission is to assist individuals and communities by providing quality search and rescue and search management services; public education programs to
- When was Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue founded?
- Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue was founded in 1996.
- Where is Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue located?
- Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue trustworthy?
- Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue 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 Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue's registration number?
- Registration: 890983299RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue's website?
- https://www.sbo-ovsar.ca
- Are donations to Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais / Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue 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.