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Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

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68
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary helps injured and orphaned wildlife get back home to the wild.

Headquarters
North Gower, Ontario
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

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 social services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 75%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
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$0.90
ProgramC$0.90
AdministrationC$0.05
FundraisingC$0.06
90% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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

  • 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 68 places it in the top 5% of the 2,630 social services 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
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a registered social services nonprofit based in North Gower, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 827317744RR0001. 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$342K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary's official registration number is 827317744RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 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. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 71/100.

Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is located in North Gower, Ontario, Canada. Its registered address is PO Box 266, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary has C$342K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$342K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. 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, Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.

Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary helps injured and orphaned wildlife get back home to the wild. Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is classified as a social services organization registered in Canada.

Among social services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$342K is below the peer average of C$2M.

Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 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$100K-C$1M
90% 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 Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 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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Armando H•••••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Spring means more wildlife and often they should be left alone - Stittsville Central
Apr 2025
stittsvillecentral.ca
Form filed
C$0.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
'Justin Beaver' makes splashy homecoming in Rideau River after 400-km journey - CBC
Apr 2016
www.cbc.ca
Ontario woman drives sick beaver to wildlife sanctuary 400 km away - Cottage Life
Dec 2015
cottagelife.com
From baby raccoons to trapped turtles, Rideau Valley sanctuary saves the day - Ottawa Citizen
May 2015
ottawacitizen.com
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary reminds drivers on Hunt Club not to feed coyotes - ottawastart.com
Nov 2014
ottawastart.com
Photo gallery: Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary - Canadian Geographic
Apr 2013
canadiangeographic.ca
Donors rally to save wildlife sanctuary - Ottawa Sun
Apr 2012
ottawasun.com
The Fauna Foundation’s chimp sanctuary - Canadian Geographic
Mar 2012
canadiangeographic.ca

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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 this charity 2,630
Youth Development 752
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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 - 6 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 · 6 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 Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

What is Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary?
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a social services charitable organization based in North Gower, Canada. Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary helps injured and orphaned wildlife get back home to the wild.
Where is Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Headquartered in North Gower, Ontario, Canada.
What is Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary trustworthy?
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 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 Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary's registration number?
Registration: 827317744RR0001 (Canada).
What is Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary's website?
https://www.rideauwildlife.org
Are donations to Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 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.