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Alberta Conservation Association

Environment Sherwood Park, Alberta BN: 889946141RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Alberta Conservation Association

Conserving wildlife, fish, and their habitats for generations to come.

Headquarters
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar environment in Canada
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 83%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.83
ProgramC$0.83
AdministrationC$0.07
Grants to other charitiesC$0.06
UnallocatedC$0.03
84% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Alberta Conservation Association has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 587 environment charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 10% of the 627 environment charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alberta Conservation Association is a registered environment nonprofit based in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 889946141RR0001. 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$18M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alberta Conservation Association's official registration number is 889946141RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Alberta Conservation Association 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 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Canada is 71/100.

Alberta Conservation Association is located in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. Its registered address is 101 - 9 Chippewa Road, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Alberta Conservation Association has C$18M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for environment charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Alberta Conservation Association is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$18M in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Alberta Conservation 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, Alberta Conservation 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

Conserving wildlife, fish, and their habitats for generations to come. Alberta Conservation Association is classified as an environment organization registered in Canada.

Among environment charities registered in Canada: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of C$18M is well above the peer average of C$2M.

Alberta Conservation 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.

Annual revenue
C$10M-C$100M
84% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if Alberta Conservation Association is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

BR
Brent W•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Alberta conservation groups challenge AER’s unprecedented cancellation of Mine 14 hearing - Ecojustice
May 2026
ecojustice.ca
ICYMI: Experience Alberta's Majestic Birds Of Prey Through Hawk Walks - St. Albert Gazette
May 2026
www.stalbertgazette.com
Alberta rejects federal nature strategy, redefines protected land - CBC
Apr 2026
www.cbc.ca
Conservation projects in Mountain View County receive funding - The Albertan
Apr 2026
www.thealbertan.com
Alberta Conservation Association hosts free ice-fishing event - CTV News
Feb 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation cares for orphaned, injured and underweight black bear cub - Calgary Herald
Feb 2026
calgaryherald.com
Alberta conservation groups file ethics complaint against minister - The Spec
Dec 2025
www.thespec.com
TWS Chapter of the Year goes to Alberta - The Wildlife Society
Aug 2025
wildlife.org
Protest zones, patrols and 200 wildlife occurrences: Inside G7 security in Alberta - DiscoverAirdrie
Jun 2025
discoverairdrie.com
New Land Ownership Model Helps Alberta Ranchers Prioritize Conservation - The Energy Mix
Jun 2025
www.theenergymix.com
Form filed
C$17.7M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
Environment this charity 627
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 24 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alberta Conservation Association

What is Alberta Conservation Association?
Alberta Conservation Association is a environment charitable organization based in Sherwood Park, Canada. Conserving wildlife, fish, and their habitats for generations to come.
Where is Alberta Conservation Association located?
Headquartered in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada.
What is Alberta Conservation Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alberta Conservation Association trustworthy?
Alberta Conservation Association 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 Alberta Conservation Association's registration number?
Registration: 889946141RR0001 (Canada).
What is Alberta Conservation Association's website?
https://ab-conservation.com
Are donations to Alberta Conservation 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.