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Essex Region Conservation Authority is a environment organization based in ESSEX, Canada. Annual revenue: $8.1 million. Registration: 107311177RR0001.
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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
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Essex Region Conservation Authority has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.
- 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 66 places it in the top 10% 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 + methodologyEssex Region Conservation Authority is a registered environment nonprofit based in Essex, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 107311177RR0001. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$8M in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Essex Region Conservation Authority's official registration number is 107311177RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Essex Region Conservation Authority has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Canada is 70/100.
Essex Region Conservation Authority is located in Essex, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is 311 - 360 Fairview Ave W, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Essex Region Conservation Authority has C$8M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% 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.
Essex Region Conservation Authority 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$8M in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Essex Region Conservation Authority. 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, Essex Region Conservation Authority 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Essex Region Conservation Authority is a environment organization based in ESSEX, Canada. Annual revenue: $8.1 million. Registration: 107311177RR0001. Essex Region Conservation Authority is classified as an environment organization registered in Canada.
Among environment charities registered in Canada: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$8M is well above the peer average of C$2M.
Essex Region Conservation Authority 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 Essex Region Conservation Authority is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Essex Region Conservation Authority 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.
Essex Region Conservation Authority 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 (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
'Grave concern' — Conservation authority boss warns amalgamation could block Windsor-Essex development - Windsor Star
Windsor Council wants to know what happens to ERCA’s assets as province moves to consolidate conservation authorities - AM 800 CKLW
ERCA CEO warns Windsor may face added shoreline costs under conservation authority consolidation - CTV News
Conservation authority warns of possible flooding as forecast calls for significant rainfall in Essex County - CBC
Lakeshore councillor voicing concerns around impact of upcoming merge of conservation authorities - AM 800 CKLW
Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on April 9 - Kingsville Times
Opinion: Essex County farmers have 'significant concerns' over conservation authority merger plan - Windsor Star
'Lose our voice' — Essex County municipalities question paying into Ontario’s updated conservation authority system - Windsor Star
Here's why a committee helping protect Essex drinking water opposes Ontario's conservation authority merger - CBC
Here's why a committee helping protect Essex drinking water opposes Ontario's conservation authority merger - CBC
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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 - 21 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 · 21 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 Essex Region Conservation Authority
- What is Essex Region Conservation Authority?
- Essex Region Conservation Authority is a environment charitable organization based in Essex, Canada. Essex Region Conservation Authority is a environment organization based in ESSEX, Canada. Annual revenue: $8.1 million. Registration: 107311177RR0001.
- Where is Essex Region Conservation Authority located?
- Headquartered in Essex, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Essex Region Conservation Authority's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Essex Region Conservation Authority trustworthy?
- Essex Region Conservation Authority has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Essex Region Conservation Authority's registration number?
- Registration: 107311177RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Essex Region Conservation Authority's website?
- https://www.erca.org
- Are donations to Essex Region Conservation Authority 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.