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The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is a registered charitable organization working to protect BC’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry.
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ancient Forest Alliance Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from 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
- Its integrity score of 68 places it in the top 5% 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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- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
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- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAncient Forest Alliance Society is a registered religion nonprofit based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 821233657RR0001. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$680K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ancient Forest Alliance Society's official registration number is 821233657RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Ancient Forest Alliance Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.
Ancient Forest Alliance Society is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Its registered address is 205 - 620 View St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Ancient Forest Alliance Society has C$680K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% 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.
Ancient Forest Alliance Society is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$680K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ancient Forest Alliance 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, Ancient Forest Alliance 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is a registered charitable organization working to protect BC’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry. Ancient Forest Alliance Society is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada.
Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of C$680K is below the peer average of C$8M.
Ancient Forest Alliance 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 Ancient Forest Alliance Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Ancient Forest Alliance 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.
Ancient Forest Alliance 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 (5)
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5 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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 5 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 Ancient Forest Alliance Society
- What is Ancient Forest Alliance Society?
- Ancient Forest Alliance Society is a religion charitable organization based in Victoria, Canada. The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is a registered charitable organization working to protect BC’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry.
- Where is Ancient Forest Alliance Society located?
- Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- What is Ancient Forest Alliance Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ancient Forest Alliance Society trustworthy?
- Ancient Forest Alliance Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 Ancient Forest Alliance Society's registration number?
- Registration: 821233657RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Ancient Forest Alliance Society's website?
- https://ancientforestalliance.org
- Are donations to Ancient Forest Alliance 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.