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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty is a registered social services nonprofit based in Dartmouth, NS, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 134704741RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 61/100 for social services charities in Canada. The organization reports C$10M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('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 social services charities in Canada is 61/100.
The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty is located in Dartmouth, NS, Canada. Its registered address is P.O. Box 38073, Stn Burnside, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty has C$10M in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$865K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$10M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 57% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. Visit the The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty 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: The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 is below the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of C$10M is well above the peer average of C$865K.
The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty 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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2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Canadian donations are deductible if The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty 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.
The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty 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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- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
- What is The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty?
- The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty is a social services charitable organization based in Dartmouth, Canada. Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled
- Where is The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty located?
- Headquartered in Dartmouth, Canada.
- What is The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty trustworthy?
- The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty's registration number?
- Registration: 134704741RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty's website?
- https://www.spcans.ca
- Are donations to The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty 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.