Civic Intelligence

Raven Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 98-0628334

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 09, 2021

Organization Profilewww.raventrust.com
620 View Street No 509Victoria, BC V8W 1J6CA

(250) 383-2331

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

84th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$76,966

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.1% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

87th percentile

54%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

60%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets35th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,332,187

Up $466,182 (+54%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$1,290,510

Up $698,636 (+118%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$41,677

Down $232,454 (-85%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,865,109

Up $695,774 (+60%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,223,565

Up $129,223 (+12%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$641,544

Up $566,551 (+755%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2013: $110,840Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $110,8402013Assets 2014: $293,556Liabilities 2014: $53,648Net Assets 2014: $239,9082014Assets 2015: $333,511Liabilities 2015: $2,988Net Assets 2015: $330,5232015Assets 2016: $518,760Liabilities 2016: $8,026Net Assets 2016: $510,7342016Assets 2017: $532,621Liabilities 2017: $43,800Net Assets 2017: $488,8212017Assets 2018: $539,817Liabilities 2018: $42,295Net Assets 2018: $497,5222018Assets 2019: $866,005Liabilities 2019: $274,131Net Assets 2019: $591,8742019Assets 2020: $1,332,187Liabilities 2020: $41,677Net Assets 2020: $1,290,5102020Assets 2021: $1,915,078Liabilities 2021: $330,198Net Assets 2021: $1,584,8802021Assets 2022: $1,867,778Liabilities 2022: $157,233Net Assets 2022: $1,710,5452022Assets 2023: $3,527,774Liabilities 2023: $195,117Net Assets 2023: $3,332,6572023Assets 2024: $3,665,099Liabilities 2024: $199,395Net Assets 2024: $3,465,7042024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,332,187
Liabilities$41,677
Net Assets$1,290,510
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2013: $269,828Expenses 2013: $485,721Net Income 2013: -$215,8932013Revenue 2014: $691,979Expenses 2014: $546,778Net Income 2014: $145,2012014Revenue 2015: $843,762Expenses 2015: $774,168Net Income 2015: $69,5942015Revenue 2016: $670,842Expenses 2016: $505,567Net Income 2016: $165,2752016Revenue 2017: $1,585,421Expenses 2017: $1,613,706Net Income 2017: -$28,2852017Revenue 2018: $872,732Expenses 2018: $819,669Net Income 2018: $53,0632018Revenue 2019: $1,169,335Expenses 2019: $1,094,342Net Income 2019: $74,9932019Revenue 2020: $1,865,109Expenses 2020: $1,223,565Net Income 2020: $641,5442020Revenue 2021: $2,047,064Expenses 2021: $1,753,466Net Income 2021: $293,5982021Revenue 2022: $1,990,378Expenses 2022: $1,820,198Net Income 2022: $170,1802022Revenue 2023: $3,611,200Expenses 2023: $2,094,098Net Income 2023: $1,517,1022023Revenue 2024: $2,379,771Expenses 2024: $1,960,379Net Income 2024: $419,3922024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,865,109
Expenses$1,223,565
Net Income$641,544
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 9, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,865,109
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

R.A.V.E.N.'s mission is to raise legal defence funds to assist Indigenous People who enforce their rights and title to protect their traditional territories.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$668,948$1,083,679▲ $414,731
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$177,505$232,054▲ $54,549
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,914$9,265▼ $3,649
Accounts Receivable$4,273$4,210▼ $63
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,365$2,979▲ $614
Total Assets$866,005$1,332,187▲ $466,182
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$192,308$0▼ $192,308
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$81,823$41,677▼ $40,146
Total Liabilities$274,131$41,677▼ $232,454
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$591,874$1,290,510▲ $698,636
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$591,874$1,290,510▲ $698,636
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$866,005$1,332,187▲ $466,182

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$9,265$22,176$31,441
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Susan SmittenExecutive DirectorFT$76,966$76,966

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff NichollsPresident
Ronald J LamemanVice-President
Cliff AtleoDirector
Rachelle Catherine Noelle LoosDirector
Susan GeeDirector
Clara BradleySecretary
Rob HallamTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,801,250
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$62,530
Other Revenue
$1,329
All Other Contributions
$1,801,250
Change in Net Assets
$641,544

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,865,109
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,865,109
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,865,109
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$947,189
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$276,376
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$642,171$278-$642,449
Comp Disqual Persons-$189,193-$189,193
Fees for Services Management-$110,254-$110,254
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$76,966-$76,966
Advertising$18$36,635-$36,653
Fees for Services Accounting-$35,858-$35,858
Information Technology-$30,090-$30,090
Interest$12,138$13,096-$25,234
Occupancy-$18,003-$18,003
Office Expenses-$15,556-$15,556
Payroll Taxes-$10,217-$10,217
Depreciation Depletion-$6,455-$6,455
Insurance-$2,368-$2,368
Conferences and Meetings-$2,294-$2,294
Other Expenses$12,908$1,864-$1,864
Travel$162$315-$477
Total Functional Expenses$667,397$556,168$0$1,223,565

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,223,565
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,223,565
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,223,565
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
10
Spending
$1,223,565

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
North AmericaProgram services; Fundraising activities; board meetings; conferencesFund litigation110$1,223,565
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$1,329
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The Executive Director reviews the Form 990 prior to signing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“At all regular board meetings, members are asked if there could be any conflict arising during discussion of issues. RAVEN operates on an honour system. However should it become clear that someone was in conflict, the Board is prepared to call a special meeting to deal with the situation. The conflict policy states that board members shall "arrange their private affairs in a manner that will prevent real, potential or perceived conflicts of interest arising, but if such conflict arises between the private interests of the member and the official duties and responsibilities of that member to RAVEN, the conflict shall be resolved in favour of RAVEN".”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“R.A.V.E.N. makes its governing documents, financial statements, and other pertinent information available on its website located at: www.raventrust.com (Under the "About" section)”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Respecting Aboriginal Values and
EIN
98-0628334
Phone
2503832331
Address
CA
Doing Business As
Raven

Signing Officer

Name
Susan Smitten
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2021-11-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Susan Smitten
Formed
2006
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Green Horwood & Co LLP
Address
CA
Preparer
George Wong
Phone
2503863389
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of assets & liabilities 57,092.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“No changes to the oversight process during the current year.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0BEAVER LAKE CREE NATION (BLCN):Beaver Lake Cree Nation is taking on the oil sands - one of the world's largest and most carbon-intensive energy developments. Since 2008, Beaver Lake Cree have been pursuing the Tar Sands Trial. This novel and complex Treaty infringement case makes the argument that the cumulative effects of industrial activity - notably, from oil and gas development of the tar sands - in Beaver Lake Cree traditional territory has damaged Beaver Lake Cree Nation's way of life and represents a failure by Canada to honour its Treaty promises................................(continued on Schedule O)BEAVER LAKE CREE NATION (BLCN) - $140,716 - continued: After ten years of litigation, the Beaver Lake Cree had exhausted their resources and turned to the Crown for an advanced cost award. In 2019, the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench ruled in favour of the Nation and granted the Beaver Lake Cree an advanced cost order that would allow the Nation to carry its case on to trial. However, in 2020, during the pandemic, Alberta and Canada appealed the decision, effectively hindering the Nation's ability to access justice for what the courts have defined as a publicly important, meritorious case that deserves to be heard. BLCN sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, asking it to consider whether a First Nation government should have to exhaust all of its available funds just to make it to court. Beaver Lake Cree will argue that affordability requires consideration of the reasonable choices a First Nation government is required to make to ensure its community endures, and its members are not left destitute. RAVEN raised $192,322 ($258,000 CDN) to assist with both the ongoing trial preparation, and the new court action to restore the Advanced Cost Order.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0WET'SUWET'EN:The Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs launched two separate legal actions to defend their rights and title from unwanted industrial activity, and to hold the governments of Canada and British Columbia accountable to climate commitments for future generations. RAVEN raised $227,357 USD ($305,000 CDN) in support of the litigation. Coastal GasLink is proposing a 670-km pipeline carrying fracked gas from Dawson Creek to a proposed LNG facility in Kitimat. The pipeline is owned by TransCanada, the same corporation funding the Keystone XL and Energy East Pipeline projects. If built, the pipeline would irreversibly transform the ecology and character of northern B.C......................................(continued on Schedule O)WET'SUWET'EN - $116,798 - continued: It would also lock in decades of fossil fuel extraction at a time when scientists are warning of untold suffering unless all nations rapidly scale down production of fossil fuels. The first legal action, launched by all clans of the Wet'suwet'en, acting in unity seeks a judicial review of Coastal GasLink's environmental assessment based on multiple permit violations by the company, along with a failure to implement recommendations of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Girls. The second legal action is a Constitutional challenge asking the Federal Court to declare that Canada has a constitutional duty to keep the country's greenhouse gas emissions well within the Paris Agreement limit of 2 degrees C above pre-industrial levels. If successful, the lawsuit could lead to far-reaching changes to Canada's environmental legislation. It would enable the federal cabinet to cancel approvals previously given to fossil fuel projects such as the LNG export facilities and pipelines proposed for Wet'suwet'en Territories and the northwest B.C. region.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc01. HEILTSUK (Expenses - $50,917): In October 2016, an articulated tug barge carrying diesel ran aground in Heiltsuk waters, spilling over 110,000 liters of diesel oil. The Heiltsuk's resulting legal action seeks to challenge the constitutionality of Canada's oil spill response, compensate the Heiltsuk for cultural and economic losses due to the spill, and establish Heiltsuk Aboriginal title to reserve lands, near-shore and seabed in Seaforth Channel and surrounding areas.2. TSILHQOT'IN FISH LAKE (Expenses - $44,466): In the face of repeated attempts by Taseko Mines Ltd. to ram through a gold mine on Tsilhqot'in territory at any human and environmental costs, the Tsilhqot'in community remained steadfast in their resolve to defend their rights and see their ancestral homeland protected for generations to come.3. GITXAALA (Expenses - $48,453): Gitxaala Nation is taking B.C. and Global Mineral Corporation to court over mineral claims in their territory that were registered without consultation or consent. Right now, B.C. allows corporations to stake mining claims in Indigenous territory without any consultation with Indigenous Peoples.Gitxaala Nation is asking the court to uphold Free, Prior and Informed consent, and quash the mineral claims on Banks Island. Though not a public campaign yet, RAVEN raised $48,453 USD ($65,000 CDN) for the legal action. 4. SECWEPEMC (Expenses - $36,567): For decades, the Stk'emlupsemc to Secwepemc have navigated unwanted development projects on their territory, most recently the Trans Mountain pipeline and the Ajax gold-copper mine. RAVEN raised $26,090 ($35,000 CDN) in 2020 to support the legal costs of a title case which is expected to take several years. 5. INTERVENOR FUND (Expenses - $0): RAVEN launched a new Intervenor Fund with $223,630 ($300,000 CDN). This fund is intended specifically for those applicants who wish to intervene in legal challenges brought by other parties. Eligible applicants include Indigenous Nations governed under traditional governance; Indian Act bands; and Indigenous groups, organizations and NGO's (e.g. Treaty 6 Tribal Association, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the Association of Friendship Centres etc.) Disbursements from the Intervenor Fund are capped at $14,909 ($20,000 CDN) per intervention. 6. OTHER PROGRAMS (Expenses - $515):RAVEN continued to work on smaller legal projects with various indigenous nations.
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0N/A - RAVEN did not provide grants
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part III Accounting Method:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Executive Director reviews the Form 990 prior to signing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1At all regular board meetings, members are asked if there could be any conflict arising during discussion of issues. RAVEN operates on an honour system. However should it become clear that someone was in conflict, the Board is prepared to call a special meeting to deal with the situation. The conflict policy states that board members shall "arrange their private affairs in a manner that will prevent real, potential or perceived conflicts of interest arising, but if such conflict arises between the private interests of the member and the official duties and responsibilities of that member to RAVEN, the conflict shall be resolved in favour of RAVEN".
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2R.A.V.E.N. makes its governing documents, financial statements, and other pertinent information available on its website located at: www.raventrust.com (Under the "About" section)
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of assets & liabilities 57,092.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4No changes to the oversight process during the current year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part XI, line 9:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,332,187
Liabilities
$41,677
Net assets
$1,290,510
Revenue
$1,865,109
Expenses
$1,223,565
Net income
$641,544
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.67$0.20$3.47$2.38$1.96$0.42
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.53$0.20$3.33$3.61$2.09$1.52
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.16$1.71$1.99$1.82$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.33$1.58$2.05$1.75$0.29
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.04$1.29$1.87$1.22$0.64
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.87$0.27$0.59$1.17$1.09$0.07
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.54$0.04$0.50$0.87$0.82$0.05
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.53$0.04$0.49$1.59$1.61$0.03
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.52$0.01$0.51$0.67$0.51$0.17
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.84$0.77$0.07
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.29$0.05$0.24$0.69$0.55$0.15
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.27$0.49$0.22