| Address |
410 Adelaide St West Suite 400 Toronto, M5V 1S8 Canada |
|
| Address type | Registered Office Address | |
| Address province | Ontario |
| Corporation ID | 645834 | |
| Business number | 119304954 | |
| Status | Active | |
| ACT | Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act | |
| Anniversary date | 07/22/2013 | |
| 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 WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (CANADA) | 05/16/1967 | Corporate Name | |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND CANADA | 10/31/1991 | Corporate Name | true |
| FONDS MONDIAL POUR LA NATURE (CANADA) | 05/16/1967 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | |
| FONDS MONDIAL POUR LA NATURE CANADA | 10/31/1991 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | true |
last updated: 2026-11-02
| Type of corporation | Soliciting |
| Annual filing period (MM-DD) | 07-22 to 09-20 |
| Last annual meeting | 12/10/2025 |
| Year | Annual return |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Filed |
| 2025 | Filed |
| 2024 | Filed |
last checked: 11/02/2026
| Designation | Charitable organization |
| Category | Animal Welfare |
| Charity registration number | 119304954RR0001 |
| Website | www.wwf.ca |
| Fiscal period end | 06/30/2024 |
| Full-time employees | 115 |
| Part-time employees | 8 |
| Total revenue | $34,185,008 |
| Tax-receipted gifts | $18,249,898 |
| Government funding | $2,598,356 |
| Total expenditures | $32,364,674 |
| Charitable programs | $22,616,280 |
| Management and administration | $1,800,115 |
| Fundraising | $7,474,732 |
| Total compensation | $13,133,292 |
| Total assets | $23,093,529 |
| Total liabilities | $2,762,466 |
Charitable programs: World Wildlife Fund Canada is a national registered charity formed to collect manage and disburse funds through suitable bodies or individuals for the conservation of fauna flora forests landscape water soils and other natural resources in Canada and elsewhere by research and investigation education at all levels information and publicity coordination of efforts cooperation with other interested parties and all other appropriate means.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, registered charity information return (T3010) for the fiscal period ending 06/30/2024. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
11 federal grants and contributions between 2018 and 2022 with a total value of $13,797,249. The 10 most recent agreements are listed below.
| Start date | Department and program | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2022 |
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency IDEANorth (contribution) Conservation Economy Feasibility Study This one-year project aims to assess capacity needs, jobs, and business opportunities related to Nunavut conservation economies. |
$123,750 |
| 08/18/2021 |
Natural Resources Canada Contributions for Growing Canada's Forests to 2 Billion Trees (contribution) GROWING CANADA'S FORESTS IN WWF-CANADA PRIORITY PLACES This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions. |
$452,644 |
| 03/30/2021 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Habitat Stewardship Program (contribution) HSP CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT 20-21 "20-HSP-NFL-008" The Habitat StewardshipProgram (HSP) contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife to protect aquaticspecies at risk. |
$82,843 |
| 01/26/2021 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Habitat Stewardship Program (contribution) HSP CONTRIBUTION AGREMENT 20-21"20-HSP-PAC-007" |
$200,000 |
| 03/23/2020 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Canada Nature Fund Contribution Program (contribution) CNFASAR Contribution Agreement 2019-20 2019-NF-PAC-030 The purpose of the Canada Nature Fund Contribution Program is to carry out the Government of Canada's 2018 Nature Legacy for Canada, which includes supporting and leveraging efforts to protect and recover aquatic species at risk; building Indigenous cap |
$1,362,983 |
| 10/23/2019 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Canada Nature Fund Contribution Program (contribution) CNFASAR Contribution Agreement 2019-20 2019-NF-NFL-999 |
$368,180 |
| 10/09/2019 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Habitat Stewardship Program (contribution) CNFASAR Contribution Agreement 2019-20 2019-NF-MAR-015 |
$746,320 |
| 10/09/2019 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Canada Nature Fund Contribution Program (contribution) CNFASAR Contribution Agreement 2019-20 2019-NF-MAR-015 |
$79,365 |
| 04/01/2018 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Contributions to support to the Development and Implementation of Coastal Zone Plans, Identify Restoration Priorities, Implement Projects, and Address Threats to Marine Species Located on Canada's Coasts (contribution) CRF Contribution Agreement 2018-19 17-HNFL-00714 The purpose of the program is to provide support to organizations that undertake projects that that contribute to the development and implementation of coastal zone plans, identify restoration priorities, implement projects, and address threats to marin |
$3,794,572 |
| 04/01/2018 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Contributions to support to the Development and Implementation of Coastal Zone Plans, Identify Restoration Priorities, Implement Projects, and Address Threats to Marine Species Located on Canada's Coasts (contribution) CRF Contribution Agreement 2018-19 17-HNFL-00714 |
$2,796,872 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive disclosure of grants and contributions. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
7 federal government contracts over $10,000 between 2010 and 2025 with a total value of $183,838. Main clients: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
| Contract date | Department and description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2025 until 03/31/2025 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific consultants |
$40,000 |
| 09/26/2024 until 03/17/2025 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Other business services not elsewhere specified |
$17,699 |
| 03/07/2023 until 10/30/2023 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Research contracts |
$39,889 |
| 06/04/2020 until 09/30/2020 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Research contracts |
$28,250 |
| 01/19/2018 until 05/31/2018 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific services |
$25,000 |
| 02/10/2011 until 03/31/2011 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Scientific consultants |
$15,000 |
| 05/28/2010 until 06/21/2010 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Other business services not elsewhere specified |
$18,000 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive publication of contracts over $10,000. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
| Date | Type | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2019 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 12/17/2018 | Amendment | 51 |
| 11/12/2018 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 10/31/2017 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 10/31/2017 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 11/10/2016 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 10/26/2015 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 10/20/2014 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 07/22/2013 | Continuance (transition) | |
| 09/16/2009 | Amendment | |
| 12/09/2008 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 12/30/2005 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 01/13/2000 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 05/16/1967 | Incorporation |
| Meeting date | Type of corporation | Year of filing |
|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2017 | Soliciting | 2017 |
| 12/02/2015 | Soliciting | 2016 |
| 12/04/2014 | Soliciting | 2015 |