| Address |
225 Superior Avenue Southwest Calgary, T3C 2J1 Canada |
|
| Address type | Registered Office Address | |
| Address province | Alberta |
| Corporation ID | 3691667 | |
| Business number | 868709387 | |
| Status | Active | |
| ACT | Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act | |
| Anniversary date | 09/09/2013 | |
| Last annual filing | 2025 | |
| Data verified | 10/31/2026 |
Approximate location (postal code area): GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).
| Name | Effective date | Type | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TERRA FOUNDATION | 12/06/1999 | Corporate Name | |
| The Transition Accelerator | 11/01/2026 | Corporate Name | true |
last updated: 2026-10-30
| Designation | Private foundation |
| Category | Foundations |
| Charity registration number | 868709387RR0001 |
| Fiscal period end | 12/31/2024 |
| Full-time employees | 18 |
| Total revenue | $8,031,986 |
| Government funding | $896,852 |
| Total expenditures | $6,979,888 |
| Charitable programs | $6,739,429 |
| Management and administration | $240,459 |
| Total compensation | $2,834,091 |
| Total assets | $6,129,336 |
| Total liabilities | $619,381 |
Charitable programs: THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO WORK WITH RESEARCHERS INDUSTRY EXPERTS GOVERNMENT DECISION MAKERS AND CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS TO DIRECT DISRUPTION TO SOLVE BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES WHITE BUILEDING EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS INTO THE SOLUTIONS
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, registered charity information return (T3010) for the fiscal period ending 12/31/2024. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
13 federal grants and contributions between 2021 and 2025 with a total value of $18,140,793. The 10 most recent agreements are listed below.
| Start date | Department and program | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2025 |
Natural Resources Canada Small Scale Research (contribution) Transition Accelerator - Innovation in Advancing Net Zero Pathways The objective of the project is to undertake collaborative research and techno-economic analysis to advance clean, efficient, and sustainable technologies across four critical areas of electricity, hydrogen, mass timber, and sustainable aviation fuels. |
$10,000,000 |
| 03/21/2025 |
Natural Resources Canada Energy Innovation Program (contribution) UNLOCKING UTILITY-SCALE THERMAL ENERGY NETWORKS IN CANADA This project is mostly related to increased knowledge and collaboration with stakeholders and/or international organizations. |
$500,000 |
| 01/29/2025 |
Natural Resources Canada Energy Innovation Program (grant) The Transition Accelerator - Developing Thermal Network Impact Potential and Advancing Regulatory Prototypes |
$50,000 |
| 04/25/2024 |
Natural Resources Canada Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (contribution) Guide to Procuring Hydrogen Vehicles and Fueling Solutions for Fleets This project promotes greater awareness among Canadians of zero-emission and low-emission options in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) sector. |
$150,000 |
| 02/23/2024 |
Natural Resources Canada Energy Innovation Program (grant) The Transition Accelerator - Zero-Emissions Heavy Duty Vehicles (ZEHDVs) for the Cement and Concrete Industry This project is mostly related to technology research and development. |
$50,000 |
| 03/31/2023 |
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency (contribution) Building Decarbonization Alliance This project is to drive demand for energy efficiency and energy conservation in Canada. |
$1,224,134 |
| 03/31/2023 |
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency (contribution) Building Decarbonization Alliance |
$1,166,659 |
| 03/16/2023 |
Natural Resources Canada Clean Fuels Program (contribution) Advancing Clean Fuels in Heavy Freight Transport The objective is to promote greater awareness of clean fuels and clean fuels technologies across all industries, commercial applications, and the general public in Canada. |
$300,000 |
| 02/24/2023 |
Natural Resources Canada Energy Innovation Program (contribution) Shaping the Future Electricity System This project is mostly related to addressing knowledge gaps. |
$750,000 |
| 02/24/2023 |
Natural Resources Canada Energy Innovation Program (contribution) Shaping the Future Electricity System |
$250,000 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive disclosure of grants and contributions. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
| Date | Type | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 12/06/1999 | Incorporation | |
| 01/12/2006 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 09/27/2006 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 09/09/2013 | Continuance (transition) | |
| 02/18/2020 | Amendment | 51 |
| 05/22/2019 | Amendment | 51 |