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White Rock and Surrey Naturalists Society Club interests: Nature appreciation, education, conservation, and preservation of our natural areas. Creation and maintenance of the Eva Bene Butterfly Garden at Centennial Park, White Rock Preservation of natural areas such as Elgin Heritage Park and Blackie Spit through native planting and invasive plant removal. Placement of bird and […]
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 8,105 religion charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWhite Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society is a registered religion nonprofit based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is 119297422RR0001. 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$9K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society's official registration number is 119297422RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.
White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society is located in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years. Its registered address is P.O. Box 75044 Rpo White Rock, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society has C$9K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 66% for religion charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$9K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' 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, White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 66%). 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.
White Rock and Surrey Naturalists Society Club interests: Nature appreciation, education, conservation, and preservation of our natural areas. Creation and maintenance of the Eva Bene Butterfly Garden at Centennial Park, White Rock Preservation of natural areas such as Elgin Heritage Park and Blackie Spit through native planting and invasive plant removal. Placement of bird and […] White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 66%. Its annual revenue of C$9K is below the peer average of C$8M.
White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' 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 White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' 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.
White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' 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 (7)
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7 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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 7 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 · 2021
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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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Quick facts about White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society
- What is White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society?
- White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society is a religion charitable organization based in Surrey, Canada. White Rock and Surrey Naturalists Society Club interests: Nature appreciation, education, conservation, and preservation of our natural areas. Creation and maintenance of the Eva Bene Butterfly Garden at Centennial Park, White Rock Preservation of natural areas such as Elgin Heritage Park and Blackie Spit through native planting and invasive plant removal. Placement of bird and […]
- When was White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society founded?
- White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society was founded in 2021.
- Where is White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society located?
- Headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately Under C$10K. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society trustworthy?
- White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' 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 White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society's registration number?
- Registration: 119297422RR0001 (Canada).
- What is White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' Society's website?
- https://bcnature.org/white-rock-surrey-naturalists-society/
- Are donations to White Rock and Surrey Naturalists' 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.