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Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society

Disaster Relief Salmon Arm, BC BN 872756044RR0001 · CRA Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society

Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in SALMON ARM, Canada. Annual revenue: $256K. Registration: 872756044RR0001.

Headquarters
Salmon Arm, BC
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

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: 91%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
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$0.91
Program expensesC$0.91 (C$199,149)
91% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Salmon Arm, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 872756044RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$256K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Canada is 59/100.

Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society is located in Salmon Arm, BC, Canada. Its registered address is P O Box 241, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society has C$256K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Shuswap Volunteer Search & 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$256K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society 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.

Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in SALMON ARM, Canada. Annual revenue: $256K. Registration: 872756044RR0001. Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of C$256K is comparable to the peer average of C$218K.

Shuswap Volunteer Search & 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.

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Annual revenue
C$100K-C$1M
91% 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 SHUSWAP VOLUNTEER SEARCH & RESCUE SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

DA
David Locke
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

DA
David L••••
TREASURER
FR
Frederik V••••
Director
GO
Gord B•••
Director
IA
Ian M•••••
Director
JA
Jan C•••••
Director
JO
John S••••
Director
KA
Katherine G•••••
Director
LE
Leandra F•••••
SECRETARY
LU
Luke G••••••
PRESIDENT
SU
Susan M••
Director
TA
Tara S••••••
Director
TH
Thomas C••••••
VICE-PRESIDENT
TR
Troy S•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
C$0.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society This page 59 C$256,349 91%
Fernie & District Search and Rescue Society 59 C$222,527 87%
Para Marine Search & Rescue 59 C$186,046 100%
Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society 59 C$248,891 98%
Wells Gray Search and Rescue Society 59 C$122,721 96%
Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers Inc 59 C$423,037 95%
Prince Edward Island Ground Search and Rescue Inc. 59 C$133,320 100%
Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department 59 C$231,602 87%
Kaslo Search and Rescue 57 C$210,498 57%

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
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society

What is Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society?
Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Salmon Arm, Canada. Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in SALMON ARM, Canada. Annual revenue: $256K. Registration: 872756044RR0001.
Where is Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society located?
Headquartered in Salmon Arm, Canada.
What is Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society trustworthy?
Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society's registration number?
Registration: 872756044RR0001 (Canada).
What is Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society's website?
https://www.shuswapvsar.org
Are donations to Shuswap Volunteer Search & 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.