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Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc.

The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy is the largest Ontario-focused land conservation agency dedicated to preserving Ontario shorelines & wetlands that house 62 of Ontario

Founded
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
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 environment in Canada
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 70%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 70

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$0.95
ProgramC$0.95
AdministrationC$0.05
FundraisingC$0.00
95% to programs beats the peer average (70%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 78% of the 587 environment charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 2% of the 627 environment 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
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. is a registered environment nonprofit based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its registration number is 888782570RR0001. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$5M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc.'s official registration number is 888782570RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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 environment charities in Canada is 70/100.

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is 304 - 192 Spadina Ave, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. has C$5M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 70% for environment charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. is classified as an Environment 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 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, 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, Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. 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 70%). 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 Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy is the largest Ontario-focused land conservation agency dedicated to preserving Ontario shorelines & wetlands that house 62 of Ontario Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. is classified as an environment organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among environment charities registered in Canada: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 70%. Its annual revenue of C$5M is well above the peer average of C$2M.

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. 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
95% 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 Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. 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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Beth A••• C•••••

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited Canada Expand Landmark Wetland Protection Near Owen Sound with New Benallen Nature Preserve Lands - Ducks Unlimited Canada

www.ducks.ca ·

Photographer releasing new book on Niagara Escarpment - Niagara-on-the-Lake Local

www.notllocal.com ·

Escarpment Biosphere meets with mining company over Heaven’s Gate staked claim - The Manitoulin Expositor

www.manitoulin.com ·

Escarpment Biosphere opens dialogue with mining company that staked Heaven’s Gate - The Manitoulin Expositor

www.manitoulin.com ·

Mining company stakes Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy hiking trail - The Manitoulin Expositor

www.manitoulin.com ·

The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited Canada partner to protect the Benallen Wetland Nature Preserve for future generations. - Ducks Unlimited Canada

www.ducks.ca ·

Planned housing project threatens Niagara Escarpment: opponents - CBC

www.cbc.ca ·

Port Elgin land to be conveyed to Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy - The Shoreline Beacon

www.shorelinebeacon.com ·

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy long-time executive director says he was fired, allies seek board change - The Manitoulin Expositor

www.manitoulin.com ·

Grey Highlands CAO Responds After Biosphere Conservancy Announces Cash Offer For Former Talisman Resort Lands - Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre

www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited Canada Expand Landmark Wetland Protection Near Owen Sound with New
May 2026
www.ducks.ca
Photographer releasing new book on Niagara Escarpment - Niagara-on-the-Lake Local
Apr 2026
www.notllocal.com
Escarpment Biosphere meets with mining company over Heaven’s Gate staked claim - The Manitoulin Expositor
Apr 2026
www.manitoulin.com
Escarpment Biosphere opens dialogue with mining company that staked Heaven’s Gate - The Manitoulin Expositor
Jan 2026
www.manitoulin.com
Mining company stakes Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy hiking trail - The Manitoulin Expositor
Jul 2025
www.manitoulin.com
The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited Canada partner to protect the Benallen Wetland Nature Preserve
Jan 2025
www.ducks.ca
Planned housing project threatens Niagara Escarpment: opponents - CBC
May 2024
www.cbc.ca
Form filed
C$5.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
Port Elgin land to be conveyed to Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy - The Shoreline Beacon
Oct 2023
www.shorelinebeacon.com
Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy long-time executive director says he was fired, allies seek board change - The Manitoul
May 2023
www.manitoulin.com
Grey Highlands CAO Responds After Biosphere Conservancy Announces Cash Offer For Former Talisman Resort Lands - Bayshore
Aug 2021
www.bayshorebroadcasting.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 2,630
Youth Development 752
Environment this charity 627
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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 - 12 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 · 12 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 · 1997
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 Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc.

What is Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc.?
Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. is a environment charitable organization based in Toronto, Canada. The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy is the largest Ontario-focused land conservation agency dedicated to preserving Ontario shorelines & wetlands that house 62 of Ontario
When was Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. founded?
Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. was founded in 1997.
Where is Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. located?
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What is Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. trustworthy?
Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc.'s registration number?
Registration: 888782570RR0001 (Canada).
What is Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc.'s website?
https://escarpment.ca
Are donations to Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. 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.