Giving to charity: Information for donors

Budget 2013 proposes a new temporary First-Time Donor’s Super Credit.

Browse the Alphabetical index of topics for donors.

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For information about registered charities, go to Charities. 

Topics

  • Charities listings
    Search the online list of Canadian charities. View a charity's information return to learn about its finances and activities.
  • Other qualified donee listings
    Find other organization that can issue official donation receipts for gifts. 
  • Making a donation
    Learn who can issue official donation receipts, what types of gifts qualify, how to help victims of a disaster, and how to avoid fraud.
  • Claiming charitable tax credits
    Learn how to calculate and claim your charitable tax credits, and what records you need to keep.
  • Videos
    Video series about how charities are regulated in Canada and how to donate wisely
  • More about registered charities
    Learn about the registration process, and what registered charities must do to keep their status.
  • Questions and answers
    Find answers to questions about donating to registered charities.
  • Contact information
    Let us know if you have any general enquiries, complaints, or comments about our Web site.
Link your Web site to cra.gc.ca/donors
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Charity Quick View, a new display that provides a summary of a registered charity’s activities, revenues, and expenditures, is now available.

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