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For decades, Nature Canada has been instilling within each of us an appreciation for nature's wonders and a will to protect.
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· vs. 8 similar social services in CanadaConcerns
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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Nature Canada / Canada Nature with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.
- Established in 1939, it is among the oldest social services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 2,459 social services charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 2,630 social services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNature Canada / Canada Nature is a registered social services nonprofit based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1939 and has been operating for 87 years. Its registration number is 118834704RR0001. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$5M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Nature Canada / Canada Nature's official registration number is 118834704RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.
Nature Canada / Canada Nature has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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 social services charities in Canada is 71/100.
Nature Canada / Canada Nature is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1939 and has been active for 87 years. Its registered address is 300 - 240 Bank St, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, Nature Canada / Canada Nature has C$5M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for social services 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.
Nature Canada / Canada Nature is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$5M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Nature Canada / Canada Nature. 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, Nature Canada / Canada Nature 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 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
For decades, Nature Canada has been instilling within each of us an appreciation for nature's wonders and a will to protect. Nature Canada / Canada Nature is classified as a social services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1939.
Among social services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of C$5M is well above the peer average of C$2M.
Nature Canada / Canada Nature 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Canadian donations are deductible if Nature Canada / Canada Nature is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Nature Canada / Canada Nature is registered in Canada. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Nature Canada / Canada Nature is registered in Canada. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 10 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1939
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Nature Canada / Canada Nature
- What is Nature Canada / Canada Nature?
- Nature Canada / Canada Nature is a social services charitable organization based in Ottawa, Canada. For decades, Nature Canada has been instilling within each of us an appreciation for nature's wonders and a will to protect.
- When was Nature Canada / Canada Nature founded?
- Nature Canada / Canada Nature was founded in 1939.
- Where is Nature Canada / Canada Nature located?
- Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- What is Nature Canada / Canada Nature's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Nature Canada / Canada Nature trustworthy?
- Nature Canada / Canada Nature has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Nature Canada / Canada Nature's registration number?
- Registration: 118834704RR0001 (Canada).
- What is Nature Canada / Canada Nature's website?
- https://naturecanada.ca
- Are donations to Nature Canada / Canada Nature 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.