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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Bruce Trail Conservancy is a registered education nonprofit based in Hamilton, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 119217578RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$18M in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 61/100.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy is located in Hamilton, ON, Canada. Its registered address is PO Box 857, Canada.
Based on official tax filings, The Bruce Trail Conservancy has C$18M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for education charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy is classified as a Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$18M in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Bruce Trail Conservancy. 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.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the The Bruce Trail Conservancy profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among education charities registered in Canada: The Bruce Trail Conservancy's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of C$18M is well above the peer average of C$1M.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy 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.
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Filing history
2 years 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 THE BRUCE TRAIL CONSERVANCY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.
THE BRUCE TRAIL CONSERVANCY 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.
THE BRUCE TRAIL CONSERVANCY 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.
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NeutralConservancy outlines ambitious plan to reforest 84 acres of former ski resort - Village Report
MUST READ: Halton Hills Council agrees to refund $20K in fees for Bruce Trail Conservancy - Halton Hills News
Bruce Trail Hike-a-Thon Runs Through May, With Donations Matched - The Owen Sound Current
Halton Hills agrees to refund $20,000 in fees for Bruce Trail Conservancy - Oakville News
'Derelict' buildings at former Talisman Resort to be demolished - OrilliaMatters.com
Bruce Trail Conservancy To Demolish Former Talisman Resort Buildings - Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
Former Talisman resort buildings to be demolished - Owen Sound Sun Times
Hiking the Bruce Trail: Muddy Mishaps in St. Catharines (Hike #5) - Justin Plus Lauren
Bruce Trail Conservancy buys remaining Talisman property - CollingwoodToday.ca
Charity buys former resort lands in Niagara Escarpment to protect site from development - CBC
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- CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Quick facts about The Bruce Trail Conservancy
- What is The Bruce Trail Conservancy?
- The Bruce Trail Conservancy is a education charitable organization based in Hamilton, Canada. Scholarships, bursaries, awards
- Where is The Bruce Trail Conservancy located?
- Headquartered in Hamilton, Canada.
- What is The Bruce Trail Conservancy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Bruce Trail Conservancy trustworthy?
- The Bruce Trail Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 The Bruce Trail Conservancy's registration number?
- Registration: 119217578RR0001 (Canada).
- What is The Bruce Trail Conservancy's website?
- https://www.brucetrail.org
- Are donations to The Bruce Trail Conservancy 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.