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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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySearch and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Paradise, NL, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 873716971RR0001. 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$4M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Canada is 59/100.
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada is located in Paradise, NL, 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 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.
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.
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada 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. 71% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada 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.
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: Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of C$4M is well above the peer average of C$218K.
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.
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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 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.
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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
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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, 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 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 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.