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Walton Shore Fire Department Association

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About Walton Shore Fire Department Association

Walton Shore Fire Department Association is a disaster relief organization based in WALTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $180K. Registration: 890743586RR0001.

Headquarters
Walton, NS
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: 39%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
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$0.39
Program expensesC$0.39 (C$45,290)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Walton Shore Fire Department Association is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Walton, NS, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 890743586RR0001. 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 59/100 for disaster relief charities in Canada. The organization reports C$180K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Walton Shore Fire Department Association 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 disaster relief charities in Canada is 59/100.

Walton Shore Fire Department Association is located in Walton, NS, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Walton Shore Fire Department Association has C$180K in annual revenue. It allocates 39% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Walton Shore Fire Department Association 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$180K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

Walton Shore Fire Department Association 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. 39% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the Walton Shore Fire Department Association 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.

Walton Shore Fire Department Association is a disaster relief organization based in WALTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $180K. Registration: 890743586RR0001. Walton Shore Fire Department Association is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: Walton Shore Fire Department Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 is below the peer average of 59/100. It allocates 39% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of C$180K is comparable to the peer average of C$218K.

Walton Shore Fire Department Association 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
39% 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 WALTON SHORE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

BA
Barb Taylor
Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barb T•••••
Director
DA
Daniel G••••
Director
DA
Danny P••••••••
Director & CHIEF OFFICER
LA
Larry B•••
Director
MA
Martin R•••
Director
RA
Raymond R•••
Director
WI
William T•••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

What's open and closed in Halifax on Natal Day 2025 - CBC
Aug 2025
www.cbc.ca
Annapolis Valley community gathers to help pod of dolphins trapped in mud - CBC
Aug 2025
www.cbc.ca
Municipalities begin to take action with no end in sight to dry spell - CBC
Aug 2025
www.cbc.ca
Uncharted shipwreck found in Sydney Bight area off Cape Breton - CBC
Aug 2025
www.cbc.ca
Rural fire departments worried about low water levels in ponds, lakes - CBC
Aug 2025
www.cbc.ca
Researchers and farmers investigating a material called biochar - CBC
Aug 2025
www.cbc.ca
Walton Shore fire department adds rescue device to contend with challenging tides - CBC
Aug 2025
www.cbc.ca
Rescue boats saved lives during last year's floods. But not all fire departments can afford them - CBC
May 2024
www.cbc.ca
Good Samaritan awards recognize rescuers who braved deadly N.S. floodwaters - CBC
Apr 2024
www.cbc.ca
Form filed
C$0.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Walton Shore Fire Department Association This page 48 C$180,120 39%
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%
Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society 59 C$256,349 91%
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%

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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
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 Walton Shore Fire Department Association

What is Walton Shore Fire Department Association?
Walton Shore Fire Department Association is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Walton, Canada. Walton Shore Fire Department Association is a disaster relief organization based in WALTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $180K. Registration: 890743586RR0001.
Where is Walton Shore Fire Department Association located?
Headquartered in Walton, Canada.
What is Walton Shore Fire Department Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 39% of expenses go to program services.
Is Walton Shore Fire Department Association trustworthy?
Walton Shore Fire Department Association 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 Walton Shore Fire Department Association's registration number?
Registration: 890743586RR0001 (Canada).
What is Walton Shore Fire Department Association's website?
https://waltonshorefiredept.webs.com
Are donations to Walton Shore Fire Department Association 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.