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Whistler Search and Rescue Society

Disaster Relief Whistler, BC BN 885905497RR0001 · CRA
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Whistler Search and Rescue Society

Whistler Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in WHISTLER, Canada. Annual revenue: $547K. Registration: 885905497RR0001.

Headquarters
Whistler, BC
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: 82%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
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$0.82
Program expensesC$0.82 (C$217,663)
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Whistler Search and Rescue Society is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Whistler, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 885905497RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 (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$547K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Whistler Search and Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Canada is 59/100.

Whistler Search and Rescue Society is located in Whistler, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 8020 Nesters Rd, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Whistler Search and Rescue Society has C$547K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$218K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Whistler Search and Rescue Society 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$547K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

Whistler Search and Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 82% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the Whistler Search and Rescue Society 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.

Whistler Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in WHISTLER, Canada. Annual revenue: $547K. Registration: 885905497RR0001. Whistler Search and Rescue Society is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: Whistler Search and Rescue Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 is below the peer average of 59/100. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of C$547K is well above the peer average of C$218K.

Whistler Search and Rescue 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
C$100K-C$1M
82% 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 WHISTLER SEARCH AND RESCUE SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

AN
Anne Kennedy
Director

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Anne K••••••
Director
AN
Anthony d•• B••••
Director
BR
Braden D••••••
Director
BR
Brad S••••
PRSIDENT
DA
Daren R•••••
Director
DR
Drew H•••••••••••
Director
GR
Greg N•••••
TREASURER
JO
John H•••••••••••
Director
RO
Robert W•••••
EQUIPMENT OFFICER
SC
Scott A•••••
Director
ST
Steve L••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Whistler search-and-rescue dogs are retiring after 10 years - Yahoo News Canada
May 2026
ca.news.yahoo.com
Form filed
C$0.5M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.5M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Whistler Search and Rescue sees rise in response volume for third consecutive year - Pique Newsmagazine
Mar 2023
www.piquenewsmagazine.com
Whistler Search & Rescue to Use VodaSafe's AquaEye To Reduce Drowning Recovery Time - techcouver.com
Dec 2020
techcouver.com
Guardians of the mountains: Meet the people saving lives on Whistler slopes - Vancouver Is Awesome
Dec 2019
www.vancouverisawesome.com

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Whistler Search and Rescue Society This page 49 C$547,423 82%
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 - 11 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
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 Whistler Search and Rescue Society

What is Whistler Search and Rescue Society?
Whistler Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Whistler, Canada. Whistler Search and Rescue Society is a disaster relief organization based in WHISTLER, Canada. Annual revenue: $547K. Registration: 885905497RR0001.
Where is Whistler Search and Rescue Society located?
Headquartered in Whistler, Canada.
What is Whistler Search and Rescue Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Whistler Search and Rescue Society trustworthy?
Whistler Search and Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Whistler Search and Rescue Society's registration number?
Registration: 885905497RR0001 (Canada).
Are donations to Whistler Search and Rescue 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.