| Address |
365 Bloor Street East Suite 1501 Toronto, M4W 3L4 Canada |
|
| Address type | Registered Office Address | |
| Address province | Ontario |
| Corporation ID | 531693 | |
| Business number | 119246544 | |
| Status | Active | |
| ACT | Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act | |
| Anniversary date | 09/04/2014 | |
| Last annual filing | 2026 | |
| Data verified | 10/31/2026 |
Location: Statistics Canada, Open Database of Addresses (Open Government Licence – Canada).
| Name | Effective date | Type | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA | 11/28/1962 | Corporate Name | |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA | 06/26/1987 | Corporate Name | |
| LA SOCIETE CANADIENNE POUR LA CONSERVATION DE LA NATURE | 06/26/1987 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | |
| The Nature Conservancy of Canada | 09/04/2014 | Corporate Name | true |
| La Société canadienne pour la conservation de la nature | 09/04/2014 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | true |
last updated: 2026-11-02
| Type of corporation | Soliciting |
| Annual filing period (MM-DD) | 09-04 to 11-03 |
| Last annual meeting | 10/07/2026 |
| Year | Annual return |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Filed |
| 2025 | Filed |
| 2024 | Filed |
last checked: 11/02/2026
| Designation | Charitable organization |
| Category | Public Amenities |
| Charity registration number | 119246544RR0001 |
| Website | www.natureconservancy.ca |
| Fiscal period end | 05/31/2024 |
| Full-time employees | 454 |
| Part-time employees | 174 |
| Total revenue | $202,789,080 |
| Tax-receipted gifts | $45,688,359 |
| Government funding | $82,791,256 |
| Total expenditures | $171,049,924 |
| Charitable programs | $112,917,015 |
| Management and administration | $17,912,358 |
| Fundraising | $19,110,906 |
| Total compensation | $45,640,788 |
| Total assets | $1,525,696,824 |
| Total liabilities | $88,034,558 |
Charitable programs: As Canada’s largest environmental charity the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has worked with partners to conserve natural landscapes since 1962. Together we deliver solutions to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change through large-scale and long-term conservation. We create lasting change for the planet and its people by partnering with Indigenous Nations and communities governments and businesses around shared interests. NCC works at the landscape level to create nature-based solutions at scale. We are inclusive champions of nature setting aside differences...
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, registered charity information return (T3010) for the fiscal period ending 05/31/2024. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
108 federal grants and contributions between 2018 and 2026 with a total value of $6,919,360. The 10 most recent agreements are listed below.
| Start date | Department and program | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2026 |
Parks Canada General Class Grants and Contributions Program (contribution) Supporting Park Establishment in the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed and Kitaskinaw Indigenous Protected Conserved Area This contribution supports the Nature Conservancy of Canada in the establishment of two protected areas: Kitaskinaw Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area in Manitoba and the proposed national park in Teetłit Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed, Yukon. This includes facilitating dialogue among parties,... |
$200,000 |
| 08/21/2026 |
Parks Canada General Class Grants and Contributions Program (contribution) St. John’s National Urban Park Feasibility and Planning This contribution supports the Nature Conservancy of Canada to participate in the feasibility and planning phases of the St. John’s National Urban Park project. |
$136,346 |
| 05/25/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) EEC 24 - Conservation de la nature Canada Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide... |
$10,731 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) EEC 70 - Conservation de la nature Canada |
$10,731 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) The Nature Conservancy of Canada (Beauséjour) |
$15,242 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) The Nature Conservancy of Canada (Charlottetown) |
$5,432 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) The Nature Conservancy of Canada |
$5,224 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) Nature Conservancy of Canada |
$15,576 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) The Nature Conservancy of Canada (Carlton Trail Eagle Creek) |
$4,979 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) The Nature Conservancy of Canada - Fredericton |
$10,162 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive disclosure of grants and contributions. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
52 federal government contracts over $10,000 between 2004 and 2026 with a total value of $2,736,567. Main clients: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Parks Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The 10 most recent contracts are listed below.
| Contract date | Department and description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2026 until 03/31/2027 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific services |
$39,122 |
| 12/03/2025 until 03/27/2026 |
Parks Canada Communications Professional Services not Elsewhere Specified |
$39,000 |
| 07/30/2024 until 03/31/2026 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific services |
$639,505 |
| 08/29/2023 until 03/31/2025 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific consultants |
$35,162 |
| 11/10/2022 until 03/31/2023 |
Parks Canada Other Professional Services not Elsewhere Specified |
$24,917 |
| 08/31/2022 until 03/15/2023 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific consultants |
$40,000 |
| 07/15/2022 until 03/22/2023 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific services |
$10,500 |
| 12/16/2021 until 03/31/2022 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Other Business services not Elsewhere Specified |
$26,250 |
| 11/04/2021 until 03/31/2024 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific services |
$340,712 |
| 10/14/2021 until 03/31/2022 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific services |
$20,000 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive publication of contracts over $10,000. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
| Date | Type | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2014 | Continuance (transition) | |
| 06/07/1999 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 06/04/1999 | Amendment | |
| 11/28/1962 | Incorporation |
| Meeting date | Type of corporation | Year of filing |
|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2016 | Soliciting | 2016 |
| 10/01/2015 | Soliciting | 2015 |