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Visit www.ecologynorth.caAbout Ecology North
Ecology North is an organization based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories that supports sound environmental decision-making, programming and action.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Ecology North with 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
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% 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
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyEcology North is a registered environment nonprofit based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its registration number is 118892736RR0001. 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$468K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ecology North's official registration number is 118892736RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Ecology North 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 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Canada is 70/100.
Ecology North is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years. Its registered address is PO Box 1684 Stn Main, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Ecology North has C$468K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for environment charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ecology North is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$468K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ecology North. 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, Ecology North 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Ecology North is an organization based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories that supports sound environmental decision-making, programming and action. Ecology North is classified as an environment organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1971.
Among environment charities registered in Canada: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of C$468K is below the peer average of C$2M.
Ecology North 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 Ecology North is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Ecology North 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.
Ecology North 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 (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Ecology North releases 2025’s Waste Reduction Week schedule - Cabin Radio
Taltson hydroelectric expansion plan panned by Ecology North - CKLB Radio
Ecology North launches environmental management website - Cabin Radio
Wrexham Ecology Co-operative launches to supercharge biodiversity - Inside Ecology
Ecology – North Woods - The University of Rhode Island
State reaches $1M agreement with US Ecology over violations in Detroit - BridgeDetroit
Did Michigan violate civil rights law with its permit to US Ecology? - Planet Detroit
Ecology North executive director moves on to new adventures - Cabin Radio
Ecology North asks City of Yellowknife to reduce plastic bottle use - CBC
Greenpeace hacked into world consciousness with a cosmic ecology - North Shore News
Activity timeline
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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 - 8 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 · 8 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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Founding date · 1971
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ecology North
- What is Ecology North?
- Ecology North is a environment charitable organization based in Yellowknife, Canada. Ecology North is an organization based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories that supports sound environmental decision-making, programming and action.
- When was Ecology North founded?
- Ecology North was founded in 1971.
- Where is Ecology North located?
- Headquartered in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.
- What is Ecology North's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ecology North trustworthy?
- Ecology North 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 Ecology North's registration number?
- Registration: 118892736RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Ecology North's website?
- https://www.ecologynorth.ca
- Are donations to Ecology North 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.