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Visit www.rideauwildlife.orgAbout Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary helps injured and orphaned wildlife get back home to the wild.
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Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in CanadaConcerns
· None foundWhere every C$1 goes
· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)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
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyRideau 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.
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 Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 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.
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 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 (6)
Source: Public filings
6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
8 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Spring means more wildlife and often they should be left alone - Stittsville Central
'Justin Beaver' makes splashy homecoming in Rideau River after 400-km journey - CBC
Ontario woman drives sick beaver to wildlife sanctuary 400 km away - Cottage Life
From baby raccoons to trapped turtles, Rideau Valley sanctuary saves the day - Ottawa Citizen
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary reminds drivers on Hunt Club not to feed coyotes - ottawastart.com
Photo gallery: Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary - Canadian Geographic
Donors rally to save wildlife sanctuary - Ottawa Sun
The Fauna Foundation’s chimp sanctuary - Canadian Geographic
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Causes charities work on most.
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
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 · 6 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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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
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Founding dateYear 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.