Civic Intelligence

Raven Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 98-0628334

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 15, 2022

620 View Street 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

65th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

53rd percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2021

Asset Growth

84th percentile

44%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

9.8%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$1,915,078

Up $582,891 (+44%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,584,880

Up $294,370 (+23%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$330,198

Up $288,521 (+692%) from 2020

Revenue

Up

$2,047,064

Up $181,955 (+9.8%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,753,466

Up $529,901 (+43%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$293,598

Down $347,946 (-54%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2021

Assets$1,915,078
Liabilities$330,198
Net Assets$1,584,880

Operations Trend

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

2021

Revenue$2,047,064
Expenses$1,753,466
Net Income$293,598
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$2,049,894
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$1,083,679$1,642,225▲ $558,546
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$232,054$259,093▲ $27,039
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,265$6,540▼ $2,725
Accounts Receivable$4,210$4,027▼ $183
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,979$3,193▲ $214
Total Assets$1,332,187$1,915,078▲ $582,891
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$41,677$232,311▲ $190,634
Deferred Revenue$0$97,887▲ $97,887
Total Liabilities$41,677$330,198▲ $288,521
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,290,510$1,584,880▲ $294,370
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,290,510$1,584,880▲ $294,370
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,332,187$1,915,078▲ $582,891

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,540$26,953$33,493
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Susan SmittenExecutive DirectorFT$98,582$98,582

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,035,060
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$13,632
Other Revenue
$-1,628
All Other Contributions
$2,035,060
Change in Net Assets
$293,598

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,047,064
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,047,064
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,047,064
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,378,052
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$375,414
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$1,006,659$4,467-$1,011,126
Comp Disqual Persons-$222,796-$222,796
Fees for Services Management$801$137,705-$138,506
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$98,582-$98,582
Payroll Taxes-$54,036-$54,036
Fees for Services Accounting-$43,579-$43,579
Interest$14,165$17,995-$32,160
Information Technology-$30,950-$30,950
Occupancy-$22,560-$22,560
Advertising-$21,447-$21,447
Office Expenses-$14,828-$14,828
Depreciation Depletion-$4,902-$4,902
Insurance-$3,167-$3,167
Other Expenses$12,005$1,996-$1,996
Conferences and Meetings-$829-$829
Travel-$372-$372
Total Functional Expenses$1,033,646$719,820$0$1,753,466

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,753,466
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,753,466
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,753,466
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
7
Spending
$1,753,466

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 America - Canada and Mexico, but not the United StatesProgram services; Fundraising activities; board meetings; conferencesFund litigation17$1,753,466
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,830
Fundraising Gross Income$1,202
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
2022-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Susan Smitten
Formed
2006
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
65

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 772.

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) - $237,795 - 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 was able to take their appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in November 2021, 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 argued 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 $255,550 USD ($320,332 CAD) 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/Desc0SITE C - WEST MOBERLY FIRST NATIONS: West Moberly First Nations is pursuing a legal challenge against British Columbia, BC Hydro and Canada for infringement of constitutionally protected rights under Treaty No. 8. West Moberly is asking the court to stop construction of Site C dam and order BC Hydro to restore the Peace River to its natural state. Site C dam, the costliest public project in B.C.'s history, threatens to eliminate the last portion of the Peace River, which is the main artery of West Moberly's traditional territory. .....(continued on Schedule O) SITE C - WEST MOBERLY FIRST NATIONS - $205,264 - continued:If completed, Site C will devastate this Indigenous Nation's ability to live their traditional mode of life as promised by Treaty No. 8. RAVEN raised $239,590 USD ($300,326 CAD) for West Moberly First Nations' legal costs, primarily the preparation of expert reports.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc01. HEILTSUK (Expenses - $157,209): 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 result 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. RAVEN raised $120,228 USD ($150,706 CAD) in 2021 to support the Nation. 2. SECWEPEMC (Expenses- $55,148): For decades, the Stk'emlupsemc te Secwepemc have navigated unwanted development projects on their territory, most recently the Trans Mountain pipeline and the Ajax gold-copper mine. RAVEN raised $60,597 USD ($75,958 CAD) in 2021 to support the legal costs of a title case which is expected to take several years. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d, Other Program Services (continued):3. NESKANTAGA (Expenses- $19,930):In October 2021, the government of Ontario approved the Terms of Reference, and initiated an Environmental Assessment for the first of segments of an access road into the Ring of Fire - a massive mineral deposit in the James Bay Lowlands.Neskantaga's legal action challenges the Ontario government for failing to fulfill its duty to consult and accommodate, by conducting the consultation in a way that made it difficult if not impossible for Neskantaga to participate. Neskantaga First Nation is asking the court to clarify the process that must be followed for consulting with First Nations under Ontario's Environmental Assessment Act, to ensure the Crown fulfills its duty to consult and accommodate. 4. GITXAALA (Expenses - $ 15,895): 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 $19,812 USD ($24,834 CAD) for the legal action. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d, Other Program Services (continued):5. WET'SUWET'EN: (Expenses - $38,941)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 $94,835 USD ($118,876 CAD) 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. 6. TSILHQOT'IN: (Expenses- $0) The Tsilhqot'in litigation has been paused while the parties attempt to arrive at a negotiated settlement. RAVEN did not conduct any proactive fundraising. $2,935 USD ($3,679 CAD) was raised passively through the RAVEN website. 7. INTERVENOR FUND (Expenses - $17,923): 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 $20K per intervention. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d, Other Program Services (continued):8. FISH FARMS (Expenses - $37,790)Homalco and Tla'amin Nations are headed to federal court to secure the removal of salmon farms from their territories. They will be facing four salmon farm companies that are challenging Canada's recent decision to phase out all open-net salmon farms in the Discovery Islands by June 2022.The Nations argue that they are unable to exercise t
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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 772.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4No changes to the oversight process during the current year.
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