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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySomenos Marsh Wildlife Society is a registered social services nonprofit based in Duncan, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 133967505RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$209K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 61/100.
Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society is located in Duncan, BC, Canada. Its registered address is Box 711, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society has C$209K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$865K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$209K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society. 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.
Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the Somenos Marsh Wildlife 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.
Among social services charities registered in Canada: Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$209K is below the peer average of C$865K.
Somenos Marsh Wildlife 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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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 SOMENOS MARSH WILDLIFE SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
SOMENOS MARSH WILDLIFE SOCIETY 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.
SOMENOS MARSH WILDLIFE SOCIETY 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
Officers & trustees (7)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralRobert Barron Column: Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society does amazing work - Cowichan Valley Citizen
Plans underway to rehabilitate fish-bearing Firehouse Creek in Cowichan - Cowichan Valley Citizen
Unprecedented fish kill prompts water quality probe for Vancouver Island lake - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Local advocates look ahead to a healthier year for Somenos Lake - The Discourse.
Mass die-off of fish reported in North Cowichan lake - Times Colonist
‘Critical edge’: A community effort to bring S’amunu salmon back from the brink - The Discourse.
S’amunu Trail formally named at special event - Municipality of North Cowichan
Invasive parrot’s feather now smothering 80% of Somenos Creek: report - Cowichan Valley Citizen
Somenos saga: how a threatened mini-wilderness survived and thrived - Watershed Sentinel
In This Nature Preserve, a Human Social Crisis Has Sprouted - The Tyee
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- 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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
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Quick facts about Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society
- What is Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society?
- Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society is a social services charitable organization based in Duncan, Canada. Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled
- Where is Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society located?
- Headquartered in Duncan, Canada.
- What is Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society trustworthy?
- Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society's registration number?
- Registration: 133967505RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society's website?
- https://www.somenosmarsh.com
- Are donations to Somenos Marsh Wildlife 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.