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The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy is the largest Ontario-focused land conservation agency dedicated to preserving Ontario shorelines & wetlands that house 62 of Ontario
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· vs. 8 similar environment in CanadaConcerns
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEscarpment 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.
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 Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. 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.
Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, Inc. 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 (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited Canada Expand Landmark Wetland Protection Near Owen Sound with New Benallen Nature Preserve Lands - Ducks Unlimited Canada
Photographer releasing new book on Niagara Escarpment - Niagara-on-the-Lake Local
Escarpment Biosphere meets with mining company over Heaven’s Gate staked claim - The Manitoulin Expositor
Escarpment Biosphere opens dialogue with mining company that staked Heaven’s Gate - The Manitoulin Expositor
Mining company stakes Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy hiking trail - The Manitoulin Expositor
The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited Canada partner to protect the Benallen Wetland Nature Preserve for future generations. - Ducks Unlimited Canada
Planned housing project threatens Niagara Escarpment: opponents - CBC
Port Elgin land to be conveyed to Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy - The Shoreline Beacon
Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy long-time executive director says he was fired, allies seek board change - The Manitoulin Expositor
Grey Highlands CAO Responds After Biosphere Conservancy Announces Cash Offer For Former Talisman Resort Lands - Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
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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 - 12 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 · 12 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 · 1997
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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 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.