American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc
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American Friends of Canadian Nature In Canada and the United States, we still have the opportunity to protect ecologically significant lands and the wildlife species that rely on them for survival. To provide North America’s wildlife with the space it needs to thrive, conservation must be undertaken at a landscape level. This is why American…
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Mission
Identify, preserve, and manage lands having significant natural values and the flora, fauna, and natural features thereof; to educate and inform the public about biological diversity through scientific research, land protection and management programs.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Buffalo, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 201685767. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $708K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 201685767. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc is located in Buffalo, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc has $708K in annual revenue. It allocates 26% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $708K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc. 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, American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 26% 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.
American Friends of Canadian Nature In Canada and the United States, we still have the opportunity to protect ecologically significant lands and the wildlife species that rely on them for survival. To provide North America’s wildlife with the space it needs to thrive, conservation must be undertaken at a landscape level. This is why American… American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 26% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $708K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 201685767, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN FREINDS OF CANADIAN NATURE INC is registered in United States. 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.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (16)
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16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 42 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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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 · 1996
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc
- What is American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc?
- American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Buffalo, United States. American Friends of Canadian Nature In Canada and the United States, we still have the opportunity to protect ecologically significant lands and the wildlife species that rely on them for survival. To provide North America’s wildlife with the space it needs to thrive, conservation must be undertaken at a landscape level. This is why American…
- When was American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc founded?
- American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc was founded in 1996.
- Who leads American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc?
- Robert Gardiner serves as Board President.
- Where is American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc located?
- Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, United States.
- What is American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 26% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc trustworthy?
- American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 201685767.
- What is American Freinds of Canadian Nature Inc's website?
- https://americanfriendscanadiannature.org