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· vs. 8 similar education in CanadaRed flags
· All clearWhere every C$1 goes
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEcotrust Canada is a registered education nonprofit based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 894749969RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$5M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ecotrust Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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 education charities in Canada is 61/100.
Ecotrust Canada is located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 300 - 225 8Th Ave W, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Ecotrust Canada has C$5M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ecotrust Canada is classified as a Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$5M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ecotrust Canada. 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.
Ecotrust Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 84% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 87%. Visit the Ecotrust Canada profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among education charities registered in Canada: Ecotrust Canada's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of C$5M is well above the peer average of C$1M.
Ecotrust Canada 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.
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Filing history
2 years 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 ECOTRUST CANADA is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
ECOTRUST CANADA 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.
ECOTRUST CANADA 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
Officers & trustees (9)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralFunding improves access to food in northern B.C. - BC Gov News
Calls increase for heat limits in B.C. rental housing - CBC
Conifer Energy lobbying the feds on carbon capture and storage - iPolitics
Home upgrade rebates are soaring — but not fast enough - Canada's National Observer
FedEx Celebrates 35 Years in Canada - FedEx newsroom
Ecotrust Canada’s Dyhia Belhabib wants you to know how illegal fishing threatens our food security - Canada's National Observer
Building a farm — and food security — where a northern B.C. highway ends - Prince George Citizen
The African Coastline Is a Battleground for Foreign Fleets and Artisanal Fishers - Hakai Magazine
Fall Down: Forest Policy in British Columbia - David Suzuki Foundation
Why is it hard to buy local fish in a B.C. port city? Researchers look for answers - CBC
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- 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 - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ecotrust Canada
- What is Ecotrust Canada?
- Ecotrust Canada is a education charitable organization based in Vancouver, Canada. Scholarships, bursaries, awards
- Where is Ecotrust Canada located?
- Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
- What is Ecotrust Canada's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ecotrust Canada trustworthy?
- Ecotrust Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Ecotrust Canada's registration number?
- Registration: 894749969RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Ecotrust Canada's website?
- https://www.ecotrust.ca/
- Are donations to Ecotrust Canada 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.