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National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation

Animal Welfare Waterloo, Ontario BN: 798365698RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation

The National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation (NWRF) supports Canadian wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organizations by fundraising for them and providing supplies, equipment, and educational aides.

Headquarters
Waterloo, Ontario
Foundation type
Private foundation
Size
micro

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. 8 similar animal welfare in Canada
Program spending This charity: 5%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 63

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$0.94
ProgramC$0.05
Grants to other charitiesC$0.94

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • 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 68 places it in the top 10% of the 39 animal welfare 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

National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 798365698RR0001. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$94K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation's official registration number is 798365698RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Canada is 63/100.

National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation is located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is 449 Drake Circle, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation has C$94K in annual revenue. It allocates 5% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for animal welfare charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Private foundation. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has C$94K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Wildlife Rehabilitation 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, National Wildlife Rehabilitation 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). It reports that 5% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 95%). 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.

The National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation (NWRF) supports Canadian wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organizations by fundraising for them and providing supplies, equipment, and educational aides. National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Canada.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Canada: It allocates 5% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of C$94K is below the peer average of C$3M.

National Wildlife Rehabilitation 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$10K-C$100K
5% 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 National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

CA
Carol-Lynn M••••••••

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Uzbekistan Boosts Efforts to Improve Care for Confiscated Wildlife - Kursiv Media Узбекистан
Mar 2026
uz.kursiv.media
Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
HSL: Acadiana wildlife rehabber needs help - KATC
Oct 2022
www.katc.com
Cuteness Overload: Baby Squirrels Saved By Wildlife Care Center - Patch
Feb 2019
patch.com
Wildlife rehab 'devastated' after animals seized, euthanized - KING5.com
Nov 2017
www.king5.com

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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
Animal Welfare this charity 39
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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 - 8 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 · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 8 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
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation

What is National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation?
National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation is a animal welfare private foundation based in Waterloo, Canada. The National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation (NWRF) supports Canadian wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organizations by fundraising for them and providing supplies, equipment, and educational aides.
Where is National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation located?
Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
What is National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10K-C$100K. 5% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation trustworthy?
National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 798365698RR0001 (Canada).
What is National Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation's website?
https://www.nwrfcanada.org
Are donations to National Wildlife Rehabilitation 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.