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Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada is a disaster relief organization based in PARADISE, Canada. Annual revenue: $3.8 million. Registration: 873716971RR0001.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 224 disaster relief charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 10% 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
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySearch and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 873716971RR0001. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$4M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada's official registration number is 873716971RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 69/100.
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada is located in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Its registered address is 24 Mcnamara Drive, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada has C$4M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$584K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada 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$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada. 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, Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada is a disaster relief organization based in PARADISE, Canada. Annual revenue: $3.8 million. Registration: 873716971RR0001. Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of C$4M is well above the peer average of C$584K.
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada 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 Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada 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.
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 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 - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 15 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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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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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada
- What is Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada?
- Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Paradise, Canada. Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada is a disaster relief organization based in PARADISE, Canada. Annual revenue: $3.8 million. Registration: 873716971RR0001.
- Where is Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada located?
- Headquartered in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
- What is Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada trustworthy?
- Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada's registration number?
- Registration: 873716971RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada's website?
- https://sarvac.ca
- Are donations to Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada 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.