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Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) runs skiing and snowboarding programs for persons with a disability at Grouse, Seymour and Cypress Mountains. VASS makes the mountain experience accessible to all. We welcome students of all ages and disabilities and utilize adaptive equipment and/or specialized teaching techniques to maximize a person’s independence on the snow.
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· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in CanadaConcerns
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- It has more complete contact information than 73% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 5% of the 298 sports & recreation charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVancouver Adaptive Snow Sports is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 892542168RR0001. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$254K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports's official registration number is 892542168RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 75% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in Canada is 68/100.
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports is located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its registered address is 6400 Nancy Greene Way, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports has C$254K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 61% for sports & recreation charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$254K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports. 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, Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 61%). 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.
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) runs skiing and snowboarding programs for persons with a disability at Grouse, Seymour and Cypress Mountains. VASS makes the mountain experience accessible to all. We welcome students of all ages and disabilities and utilize adaptive equipment and/or specialized teaching techniques to maximize a person’s independence on the snow. Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in Canada.
Among sports & recreation charities registered in Canada: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 61%. Its annual revenue of C$254K is comparable to the peer average of C$419K.
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports 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 Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports 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.
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports 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
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Officers & trustees (11)
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11 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 - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 11 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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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports
- What is Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports?
- Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports is a sports & recreation charitable organization based in North Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) runs skiing and snowboarding programs for persons with a disability at Grouse, Seymour and Cypress Mountains. VASS makes the mountain experience accessible to all. We welcome students of all ages and disabilities and utilize adaptive equipment and/or specialized teaching techniques to maximize a person’s independence on the snow.
- Where is Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports located?
- Headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports trustworthy?
- Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports's registration number?
- Registration: 892542168RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports's website?
- https://vass.ca
- Are donations to Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports 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.