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Environment Peterborough, Ontario BN: 879086718RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Kawartha Land Trust

KLT is a dynamic land conservation charity with an impressive track record of growth. Our mission is to care for the lands entrusted to us and help others protect the land they love in the Kawarthas.

Founded
Headquarters
Peterborough, Ontario
Foundation type
Charitable organization
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
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 81%
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$0.88
ProgramC$0.88
AdministrationC$0.08
FundraisingC$0.04
88% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Kawartha Land Trust with 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 similar organizations, 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

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kawartha Land Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 879086718RR0001. 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$16M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Kawartha Land Trust's official registration number is 879086718RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Kawartha Land Trust 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. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Canada is 71/100.

Kawartha Land Trust is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is P.O. Box 2338, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Kawartha Land Trust has C$16M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% 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.

Kawartha Land Trust is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$16M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kawartha Land Trust. 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, Kawartha Land Trust 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

KLT is a dynamic land conservation charity with an impressive track record of growth. Our mission is to care for the lands entrusted to us and help others protect the land they love in the Kawarthas. Kawartha Land Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among environment charities registered in Canada: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of C$16M is well above the peer average of C$2M.

Kawartha Land Trust 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
88% to programs
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 Kawartha Land Trust 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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Past Vice Chair

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Kawartha Land Trust protects two new nature sanctuaries near Young’s Point and Bethany - kawarthaNOW
May 2026
kawarthanow.com
Kawartha Land Trust announces 50 protected properties during 25th anniversary year - Lindsay Advocate
May 2026
lindsayadvocate.ca
Kawartha Land Trust creates new nature reserve on 435-acre property in Trent Lakes - kawarthaNOW
Nov 2025
kawarthanow.com
Kawartha Land Trust protects 147 more acres in Kawartha Lakes for future generations - kawarthaNOW
Nov 2025
kawarthanow.com
Kawartha Land Trust protects wildlife corridors and agricultural land - Lindsay Advocate
Oct 2025
lindsayadvocate.ca
Kawartha Land Trust to proceed with purchase of Kawartha Highlands South property in Trent Lakes - kawarthaNOW
Aug 2025
kawarthanow.com
Kawartha Land Trust appeals to community for final $75,000 to purchase and protect 435 acres of land north of Buckhorn -
Jul 2025
kawarthanow.com
Kawartha Land Trust receives $141K investment from Greenbelt Foundation to care for forests and tallgrass prairie - Lind
Dec 2024
lindsayadvocate.ca
Kawartha Land Trust raises more than $1.3M to protect 10.5 acre Stoney Lake property - The Peterborough Examiner
Sep 2024
www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com
Kawartha Land Trust Looking To Raise $1.3 Million To Protect Prime Stoney Lake Waterfront From Development - Kawartha 41
Aug 2024
www.kawartha411.ca
Form filed
C$15.8M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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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 - 10 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
85%

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 · 10 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 · 2001
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 Kawartha Land Trust

What is Kawartha Land Trust?
Kawartha Land Trust is a environment charitable organization based in Peterborough, Canada. KLT is a dynamic land conservation charity with an impressive track record of growth. Our mission is to care for the lands entrusted to us and help others protect the land they love in the Kawarthas.
When was Kawartha Land Trust founded?
Kawartha Land Trust was founded in 2001.
Where is Kawartha Land Trust located?
Headquartered in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
What is Kawartha Land Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kawartha Land Trust trustworthy?
Kawartha Land Trust 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 Kawartha Land Trust's registration number?
Registration: 879086718RR0001 (Canada).
What is Kawartha Land Trust's website?
https://www.kawarthalandtrust.org
Are donations to Kawartha Land Trust 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.