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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation

Social Services Madden, Alberta BN: 140416140RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) provides rescue and rehabilitation services for injured wildlife as well as wildlife education.

Founded
Headquarters
Madden, Alberta
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

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. 8 similar social services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 72%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
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$0.82
C$0.16
ProgramC$0.82
AdministrationC$0.16
FundraisingC$0.03
82% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 2,459 social services charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 2,630 social services 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

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Madden, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its registration number is 140416140RR0001. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$1M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation's official registration number is 140416140RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 71/100.

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is located in Madden, Alberta, Canada. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is Box 68, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation has C$1M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for social services charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation. 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 Institute for Wildlife Conservation 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) provides rescue and rehabilitation services for injured wildlife as well as wildlife education. Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is classified as a social services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among social services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of C$1M is comparable to the peer average of C$2M.

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation 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$1M-C$10M
82% 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 Institute for Wildlife Conservation is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Greg P••••••
Vice Chair

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 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 Institute for Wildlife Conservation takes in rare silver fox kit - Yahoo News Canada
Jun 2025
ca.news.yahoo.com
New bear enclosure open at Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation - CBC
Aug 2024
www.cbc.ca
Form filed
C$1.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
Relax Alberta, this type of rat is OK: Stowaway baby rodent 'thriving' in care - CBC
Jul 2017
www.cbc.ca

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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 this charity 2,630
Youth Development 752
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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 - 7 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 · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 7 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
  • Founding date · 1993
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation

What is Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation?
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is a social services charitable organization based in Madden, Canada. Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) provides rescue and rehabilitation services for injured wildlife as well as wildlife education.
When was Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation founded?
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation was founded in 1993.
Where is Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation located?
Headquartered in Madden, Alberta, Canada.
What is Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation trustworthy?
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Institute for Wildlife Conservation's registration number?
Registration: 140416140RR0001 (Canada).
What is Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation's website?
https://www.aiwc.ca
Are donations to Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation 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.