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Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation

Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation is a environment organization based in MONTREAL, Canada. Annual revenue: $563K. Registration: 145059911RR0002.

Headquarters
Montreal, QC
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Canada
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 60

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$0.82
Program expensesC$0.82 (C$452,025)
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Montreal, QC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 145059911RR0002. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$563K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Canada is 60/100.

Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation is located in Montreal, QC, Canada. Its registered address is 2 - 454 Av Laurier E, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation has C$563K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for environment charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$563K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 82% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation 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.

Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation is a environment organization based in MONTREAL, Canada. Annual revenue: $563K. Registration: 145059911RR0002. Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in Canada.

Among environment charities registered in Canada: Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 60/100. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$563K is comparable to the peer average of C$857K.

Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation 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$100K-C$1M
82% 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 Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Alain Saladzius
President

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alain S••••••••
President
DA
Daniel L••••••
Board Member
DO
Dominique G•••••
Secretary
ÉR
Éric G•••••
Vice President
FR
Frédéric M•••••
Board Member
GI
Gilles L•••••
Board Member
JU
Julie S•••••••
Board Member
LO
Louise M•••••••
Board Member
PA
Paul B•••••••
Board Member
ST
Stéphane G•••••••••••••
Treasurer
Véronique L••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
C$0.6M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.6M revenue
FY2023
CRA
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Peer charities

Other environment in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation This page 59 C$562,590 82%
Prince George Recycling & Environmental Action & Planning … 61 C$301,661 100%
Women'S Initiatives for Safer Environments/initiatives des Femmes pour … 61 C$190,194 85%
Friends of the Rouge Watershed INC. 61 C$257,512 93%
Lesser Slave Watershed Council 61 C$384,642 84%
Green Thumbs Growing Kids 61 C$338,948 97%
Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy 59 C$230,075 95%
Senior Citizens' Association of B.c., Branch #49, Powell … 59 C$118,987 91%
Seachange Marine Conservation Society 59 C$721,341 81%

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 - 11 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
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation

What is Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation?
Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation is a environment charitable organization based in Montreal, Canada. Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation is a environment organization based in MONTREAL, Canada. Annual revenue: $563K. Registration: 145059911RR0002.
Where is Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation located?
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
What is Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation trustworthy?
Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation's registration number?
Registration: 145059911RR0002 (Canada).
What is Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation's website?
https://www.fondationrivieres.org
Are donations to Fondation rivières/Rivers foundation 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.