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Since 1996, Valley Community Services (VCS) has provided local supports to the community through a wide range of family services. VCS’s core function is to provide support to individuals and families and connect with the community to promote well being and resilience.
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Valley Community Services Society with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 15,009 human services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyValley Community Services Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Creston, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its registration number is 892372285RR0001. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$2M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Valley Community Services Society's official registration number is 892372285RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Valley Community Services Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 71/100.
Valley Community Services Society is located in Creston, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years. Its registered address is PO Box 187, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Valley Community Services Society has C$2M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for human services charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Valley Community Services Society is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Valley Community Services 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Valley Community Services Society 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Since 1996, Valley Community Services (VCS) has provided local supports to the community through a wide range of family services. VCS’s core function is to provide support to individuals and families and connect with the community to promote well being and resilience. Valley Community Services Society is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of C$2M is below the peer average of C$4M.
Valley Community Services 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.
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 Valley Community Services Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Valley Community Services 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.
Valley Community Services 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).
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (8)
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8 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 - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 8 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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Founding date · 1996
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Valley Community Services Society
- What is Valley Community Services Society?
- Valley Community Services Society is a human services charitable organization based in Creston, Canada. Since 1996, Valley Community Services (VCS) has provided local supports to the community through a wide range of family services. VCS’s core function is to provide support to individuals and families and connect with the community to promote well being and resilience.
- When was Valley Community Services Society founded?
- Valley Community Services Society was founded in 1996.
- Where is Valley Community Services Society located?
- Headquartered in Creston, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Valley Community Services Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Valley Community Services Society trustworthy?
- Valley Community Services Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Valley Community Services Society's registration number?
- Registration: 892372285RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Valley Community Services Society's website?
- https://www.valley.services
- Are donations to Valley Community Services 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.