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Western Counties Regional Library is a regional public library with 10 branches serving the counties of Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth in southwestern Nova Scotia. Established in June 1969, the library has its headquarters at 405 Main Street in the Town of Yarmouth, the largest population centre of the three counties.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- Its integrity score of 63 places it in the top 25% of the 8,619 education 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 + methodologyWestern Counties Regional Library Charitable Association is a registered education nonprofit based in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 119293181RR0001. 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 63/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$27K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association's official registration number is 119293181RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 71/100.
Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association is located in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Its registered address is 405 Main Street, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association has C$27K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 70% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$10M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association is classified as an Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$27K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association. 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, Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 70%). 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.
Western Counties Regional Library is a regional public library with 10 branches serving the counties of Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth in southwestern Nova Scotia. Established in June 1969, the library has its headquarters at 405 Main Street in the Town of Yarmouth, the largest population centre of the three counties. Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association is classified as an education organization registered in Canada.
Among education charities registered in Canada: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 70%. Its annual revenue of C$27K is below the peer average of C$10M.
Western Counties Regional Library Charitable 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.
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 Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association 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.
Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association 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 (13)
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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 13 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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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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association
- What is Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association?
- Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association is a education private foundation based in Yarmouth, Canada. Western Counties Regional Library is a regional public library with 10 branches serving the counties of Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth in southwestern Nova Scotia. Established in June 1969, the library has its headquarters at 405 Main Street in the Town of Yarmouth, the largest population centre of the three counties.
- Where is Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association located?
- Headquartered in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- What is Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association trustworthy?
- Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 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 Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association's registration number?
- Registration: 119293181RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association's website?
- https://www.westerncounties.ca
- Are donations to Western Counties Regional Library Charitable 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.