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Conserving wildlife, fish, and their habitats for generations to come.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar environment in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyAlberta 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.
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 Alberta Conservation Association is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Alberta Conservation 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.
Alberta Conservation 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (24)
Source: Public filings
24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Alberta conservation groups challenge AER’s unprecedented cancellation of Mine 14 hearing - Ecojustice
ICYMI: Experience Alberta's Majestic Birds Of Prey Through Hawk Walks - St. Albert Gazette
Alberta rejects federal nature strategy, redefines protected land - CBC
Conservation projects in Mountain View County receive funding - The Albertan
Alberta Conservation Association hosts free ice-fishing event - CTV News
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation cares for orphaned, injured and underweight black bear cub - Calgary Herald
Alberta conservation groups file ethics complaint against minister - The Spec
TWS Chapter of the Year goes to Alberta - The Wildlife Society
Protest zones, patrols and 200 wildlife occurrences: Inside G7 security in Alberta - DiscoverAirdrie
New Land Ownership Model Helps Alberta Ranchers Prioritize Conservation - The Energy Mix
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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 - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 24 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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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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Founding dateYear 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.