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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Essex Region Conservation Authority

Essex Region Conservation Authority is a environment organization based in ESSEX, Canada. Annual revenue: $8.1 million. Registration: 107311177RR0001.

Headquarters
Essex, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar environment in Canada
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 88%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 59

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.86
Program expensesC$0.86 (C$6.1 million)
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Essex Region Conservation Authority is a registered environment nonprofit based in Essex, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 107311177RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$8M in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Essex Region Conservation Authority has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 59/100.

Essex Region Conservation Authority is located in Essex, ON, 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 in line with the average of 88% for environment charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$857K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Essex Region Conservation Authority is classified as a 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.

Essex Region Conservation Authority has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. Visit the Essex Region Conservation Authority 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.

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 a environment organization registered in Canada.

Among environment charities registered in Canada: Essex Region Conservation Authority's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of C$8M is well above the peer average of C$857K.

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.

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Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
86% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

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.

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Leadership

AN
Angelo Marignani
Director

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

AN
Angelo M••••••••
Director
AN
Anthony A••••••
Director
DA
Dayne M••••••
Director
JA
Jason M••••
Director
JI
Jim M•••••••
CHAIR
JO
Joe B•••••••
Director
KA
Katie M••••••••••••
Director
KI
Kieran M•••••••
VICE CHAIR
KI
Kimberly D•••••
Director
LA
Larry V••••••
Director
MA
Mark M•••••••
Director
MI
Michael A•••••
Director
MO
Molly A••••••
Director
PE
Peter C•••••••
Director
RY
Ryan M•••••••
Director
SH
Shelley M•••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
SU
Sue D•••••••••
Director
TA
Tania J••••
CHAIR
TH
Thomas N••••••
Director
TI
Timothy B••••
SECRETARY/TRESURER
TR
Tracy B•••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

'Grave concern' — Conservation authority boss warns amalgamation could block Windsor-Essex development - Windsor Star

windsorstar.com · · Neutral

Windsor Council wants to know what happens to ERCA’s assets as province moves to consolidate conservation authorities - AM 800 CKLW

www.am800cklw.com · · Neutral

ERCA CEO warns Windsor may face added shoreline costs under conservation authority consolidation - CTV News

www.ctvnews.ca · · Neutral

Conservation authority warns of possible flooding as forecast calls for significant rainfall in Essex County - CBC

www.cbc.ca · · Neutral

Lakeshore councillor voicing concerns around impact of upcoming merge of conservation authorities - AM 800 CKLW

www.am800cklw.com · · Neutral

Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on April 9 - Kingsville Times

kingsvilletimes.ca · · Neutral

Watershed Conditions Statement issued for Windsor-Essex by ERCA - AM 800 CKLW

www.am800cklw.com · · Mixed

'Lose our voice' — Essex County municipalities question paying into Ontario’s updated conservation authority system - Windsor Star

windsorstar.com · · Neutral

Opinion: Essex County farmers have 'significant concerns' over conservation authority merger plan - Windsor Star

windsorstar.com · · Neutral

Here's why a committee helping protect Essex drinking water opposes Ontario's conservation authority merger - CBC

www.cbc.ca · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

'Grave concern' — Conservation authority boss warns amalgamation could block Windsor-Essex development - Windsor Star
May 2026
windsorstar.com
Windsor Council wants to know what happens to ERCA’s assets as province moves to consolidate conservation authorities -
May 2026
www.am800cklw.com
ERCA CEO warns Windsor may face added shoreline costs under conservation authority consolidation - CTV News
May 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
Conservation authority warns of possible flooding as forecast calls for significant rainfall in Essex County - CBC
Apr 2026
www.cbc.ca
Lakeshore councillor voicing concerns around impact of upcoming merge of conservation authorities - AM 800 CKLW
Apr 2026
www.am800cklw.com
Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on April 9 - Kingsville Times
Apr 2026
kingsvilletimes.ca
Watershed Conditions Statement issued for Windsor-Essex by ERCA - AM 800 CKLW
Apr 2026
www.am800cklw.com
'Lose our voice' — Essex County municipalities question paying into Ontario’s updated conservation authority system - Wi
Apr 2026
windsorstar.com
Opinion: Essex County farmers have 'significant concerns' over conservation authority merger plan - Windsor Star
Apr 2026
windsorstar.com
Here's why a committee helping protect Essex drinking water opposes Ontario's conservation authority merger - CBC
Mar 2026
www.cbc.ca
Form filed
C$8.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$8.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other environment in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Essex Region Conservation Authority This page 56 C$8.1 million 86%
International Conservation Fund of Canada INC. 61 C$8.2 million 94%
Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District 59 C$1.0 million 86%
Raven Recycling Society 59 C$5.4 million 83%
Community Forests International 59 C$2.3 million 83%
Canadian Climate Institute L'institut climatique du Canada 59 C$6.5 million 98%
Assiniboine West Watershed District 59 C$2.5 million 85%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was 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, 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 56 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.