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Environment Victoria, British Columbia BN: 851410589RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is a environment organization based in VICTORIA, Canada. Annual revenue: $14.0 million. Registration: 851410589RR0001.

Founded
Headquarters
Victoria, British Columbia
Foundation type
Private foundation
Size
large

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. 3 similar environment in Canada
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 71

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$0.16
C$0.84
AdministrationC$0.16
UnallocatedC$0.84

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 587 environment charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is 851410589RR0001. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$14M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation's official registration number is 851410589RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Canada is 71/100.

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its registered address is 102 - 2957 Jutland Rd, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation has C$14M in annual revenue. 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.

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$14M in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation. 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, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation 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). 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.

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is a environment organization based in VICTORIA, Canada. Annual revenue: $14.0 million. Registration: 851410589RR0001. Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among environment charities registered in Canada: Its annual revenue of C$14M is well above the peer average of C$2M.

Habitat Conservation Trust 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.

Annual revenue
C$10M-C$100M
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 Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation 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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Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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9 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Prescribed Fire And Partnerships Help Restore Wildlife Habitat Throughout B.C. - Canadian Biomass Magazine
Mar 2026
www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca
Seven TRU students awarded prestigious conservation scholarships from HCTF - Castanet
Oct 2025
www.castanet.net
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation seeking Applications for Habitat Acquisition Grants – Canada - fundsforNGOs
Jan 2024
www2.fundsforngos.org
Form filed
C$14.0M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation funding nine projects with over $586K in region - Energeticcity
Jul 2023
energeticcity.ca
Updated angling fees increase streams of revenue for fisheries conservation - BC Gov News
Mar 2023
news.gov.bc.ca
Grants approved for 14 caribou habitat restoration projects - BC Gov News
Jan 2022
news.gov.bc.ca
Habitat Conservation Trust announces 5 grants for projects in Pitt River watershed - Maple Ridge News
Jul 2021
mapleridgenews.com
Species and ecosystem projects restore habitat, protect wildlife - BC Gov News
Mar 2021
news.gov.bc.ca
Got Bats? Province-wide bat conservation program gets big boost - Castanet Kamloops
Aug 2019
www.castanetkamloops.net

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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 - 16 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
75%

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 · 16 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 · 1981
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 Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

What is Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation?
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is a environment private foundation based in Victoria, Canada. Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is a environment organization based in VICTORIA, Canada. Annual revenue: $14.0 million. Registration: 851410589RR0001.
When was Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation founded?
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation was founded in 1981.
Where is Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation located?
Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
What is Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M.
Is Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation trustworthy?
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 851410589RR0001 (Canada).
What is Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation's website?
https://www.hctf.ca
Are donations to Habitat Conservation Trust 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.