lists: Biggest environmental charitable organizations in B.C. in 2012
Biggest environmental charitable organizations in B.C. in 2012
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RANKED BY | 2012 expenditures
| Rank '12 | Organization Address | Year founded | Area of focus | Top staff executive | Top volunteer executive | Assets '12 Liabilities '12 Revenue '12 | Expenses and distributions '12/'11 |
| 1 | BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) 1245 7th Ave E, Vancouver V5T 1R1 P: 604-681-7271 F: 604-681-7022 www.spca.bc.ca | 1895 | Dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia | Craig Daniell, CEO | Marylee Davies, president | $28.86 million1 $18.14 million1 $28.45 million1 | $26.52 million $26.52 million |
| 2 | Tides Canada Foundation 163 Hastings St W Suite 400, Vancouver V6B 1H5 P: 604-647-6611 F: 866-780-6611 www.tidescanadafoundation.org | 1999 | Our mission is to provide uncommon solutions for the common good by leading and supporting actions that foster a healthy environment and just Canadian society | Ross McMillan, president and CEO | Jodi White, board chair | $36.26 million1 $7.07 million1 $16.51 million1 | $18.06 million $18.06 million |
| 3 | David Suzuki Foundation 2211 4th Ave W Suite 219, Vancouver V6K 4S2 P: 604-732-4228 F: NP www.davidsuzuki.org | 1990 | The foundation works through science and education to protect the diversity of nature and our quality of life now and for the future | Peter Robinson, CEO | Tara Cullis, president and co-founder, David Suzuki, co-founder, James Hoggan, board chair | $12.75 million1 $2.47 million1 $8.7 million1 | $8.47 million1 $8.47 million |
| 4 | Pacific Salmon Foundation 1682 7th Ave W Suite 300, Vancouver V6J 4S6 P: 604-664-7664 F: NP www.psf.ca | 1987 | To achieve healthy, sustainable and naturally diverse populations of wild Pacific salmon for generations to come; to promote collaborative governance of natural resources in B.C. and the Yukon to effectively involve communities in decisions affecting Pacific salmon | Brian Riddell, president and CEO | Terry Lanigan, board chair | $4.81 million1 $3.98 million1 $5.88 million1 | $6 million1 $6 million |
| 5 | The Nature Trust of British Columbia 1000 Roosevelt Cres Suite 260, North Vancouver V7P 3R4 P: 604-924-9771 F: 604-924-9772 www.naturetrust.bc.ca | 1971 | The Nature Trust is dedicated to conserving British Columbia's biological diversity through securement and management of ecologically significant lands | J. Jasper Lament, CEO | Doug Christopher, board chair | $88.5 million1 $1.12 million1 $5.66 million1 | $5.42 million1 $5.42 million |
| 6 | Fraser Basin Council Society 470 Granville St 1st Floor, Vancouver V6C 1V5 P: 604-488-5350 F: 604-488-5351 www.fraserbasin.bc.ca | 1998 | Advancing sustainability through the Fraser Basin, ensuring social well-being supported by a vibrant economy and sustained by a healthy environment | David Marshall, executive director | Charles Jago, board chair | $4.67 million $4.34 million $5.06 million | $5.04 million $5.38 million |
| 7 | Ecojustice Canada Society2 131 Water St Suite 214, Vancouver V6B 4M3 P: 604-685-5618 F: 604-685-7813 www.ecojustice.ca | 19902 | Organization of lawyers and scientists devoted to protecting the environment | Devon Page, executive director | Cathy Wilkinson, president | $3.29 million1 $567,5501 $5.17 million1 | $4.66 million1 $4.66 million |
| 8 | TLC The Land Conservancy of BC PO Box 50054 RPO Fairfield Plaza, Victoria V8S 5L8 P: 250-479-8053 F: 250-744-2251 www.conservancy.bc.ca | 1997 | Protects important habitat for plants, animals and natural communities as well as properties with historical, cultural, scientific, scenic or compatible recreational value | Kathleen Sheppard, director of operations | Alastair Craighead, board chair | $47.67 million1 $7.32 million1 $5.31 million1 | $4.21 million1 $4.21 million |
| 9 | Ecotrust Canada 425 Carrall St Suite 260, Vancouver V6B 6E3 P: 604-682-4141 F: 604-682-1944 www.ecotrust.ca | 1995 | Enterprising non-profit whose purpose is to build the conservation economy in coastal B.C. | Brenda Reid-Kuecks, president | Julia Levy, board chair | $3.45 million1 $805,7121 $4.29 million1 | $2.87 million1 $2.87 million |
| 10 | BC Wildlife Federation 3060 Norland Ave Suite 101, Burnaby V5B 3A6 P: 604-291-9990 F: 604-291-9933 www.bcwf.net | 1969 | Voluntary conservation organization of hunters, anglers and recreational shooters | Cheryl Johnson, director of operations | Bill Bosch, president | $1.56 million1 $951,8471 $1.43 million1 | $1.4 million1 $1.4 million |
| 11 | Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre 9811 Seaport Pl, Sidney V8L 4X3 P: 250-665-7511 F: 778-426-0715 www.oceandiscovery.ca | 2005 | Our mission is to create advocates for the Salish Sea and for the the oceans of the world through our live exhibits and interactive programs | Angus Matthews, executive director | Nancy Barbour, board chair | $4.37 million1 $63,2471 $997,1031 | $1.31 million1 $1.31 million |
| 12 | Richmond Animal Protection Society 12071 No. 5 Rd, Richmond V7A 4E9 P: 604-275-2036 F: NP www.rapsociety.com | 1989 | Operates two animal shelters in Richmond | NP | NP | $169,4521 $170,0991 $1.11 million1 | $1.13 million1 $1.13 million |
| 13 | Sierra Club of BC Foundation 733 Johnson St Suite 304, Victoria V8W 3C7 P: 250-386-5255 F: NP www.sierraclub.bc.ca | 1969 | Wilderness and wildlife protections in legislation, monitoring of provincial environmental protections, environmental stewardship education | George Heyman, executive director | Doug McArthur, Doug McArthur | $355,0161 $284,6191 $1.07 million1 | $1.06 million1 $1.06 million |
| 14 | Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) 26220 56th Ave, Aldergrove V4W 1J7 P: 604-857-5055 F: 604-857-5057 www.lapsbc.ca | 2003 | Our mandate is to promote the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of companion animals in Langley | NP | NP | $350,7071 $37,6941 $1.09 million1 | $997,5331 $997,533 |
| 15 | Langley Environmental Partners Society 4700 224 Street, Langley V2Z 1N4 P: 604-532-3511 F: 604-534-6593 www.leps.bc.ca | 1993 | Watershed stewardship: education and outreach, agricultural stewardship, habitat restoration, community stewardship, wildlife conservation, youth employability skills development | Nichole Marples, executive director | Tracy Stobbe, board chair | $373,0211 $28,8711 $816,6421 | $813,5911 $813,591 |
| 16 | Marmot Recovery Foundation Box 2332 Stn A, Nanaimo V9R 6X9 P: 877-462-7668 F: NP www.marmots.org | 1998 | Works to save the endangered Vancouver Island marmot from extinction, operating the Marmot Recovery Centre, managing the captive breeding program, assisting the wild population and conducting research | Viki Jackson, executive director | Jim Walker, board chair | $2.46 million1 $95,6031 $771,4241 | $758,2791 $758,279 |
| 17 | Raincoast Conservation Foundation 2506 Beacon Ave Suite 216, Sidney V8L 1Y2 P: 250-655-1229 F: 250-655-1339 www.raincoast.org | 1990 | Team of conservationists and scientists empowered by research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal B.C. | Chris Genovali, executive director | Jane Woodland, board chair | $2.39 million1 $115,6531 $1.07 million1 | $720,1931 $720,193 |
| 18 | WRA Wildlife Rescue Association of BC 5216 Glencarin Dr, Burnaby V5B 3C1 P: 604-526-2747 F: 604-524-2890 www.wildliferescue.ca | 1979 | Wildlife rehabilitation and promoting wild animal welfare in urban environments | Glenn Boyle, executive director | Craig Fisher, president | $1.9 million1 $35,4771 $710,3621 | $694,5781 $694,578 |
| 19 | West Coast Environmental Law 2006 10th Ave W Suite 200, Vancouver V6J 2B3 P: 604-684-7378 F: 604-684-1312 www.wcel.org | 1978 | Provider of legal information, guidance and support for individuals and organizations seeking to protect their water, lands and air | Jessica Clogg, executive director | Mark Underhill, president | $866,900 $363,653 $805,453 | $659,811 $659,811 |
| 20 | Critter Care Wildlife Society 481 216 St , Langley V2Z 1R6 P: 604-530-2064 F: 604-532-2009 www.crittercarewildlife.org | 2011 | Provides short- and long-term care to native mammal species, and through rehabilitation and public education, helps prevent suffering of injured and orphaned wildlife | Gail Martin, founder and executive director | Maureen Binnie, president | $437,4401 $10,7371 $613,2131 | $562,0161 $562,016 |