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Giving to charity: Information for donors

This Web site is designed to help you make informed choices about the charities you support.

Registered charities in Canada perform valuable work in our communities, and Canadians support this work in many ways. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulates registered charities under the Income Tax Act and is committed to providing donors with relevant information.

Do you want to donate to disaster relief efforts?
For more information, go to How can I donate wisely when helping the victims of a disaster?, or Earthquake in Haiti.

Topics

Tax savings Information about tax benefits you can receive as a donor	Official donation receipts What to look for on an official donation receipt
The regulation of Canadian charities Information about how the CRA regulates charities in Canada	The CRA Charities Listings How to search for a registered charity and access its Registered Charity Information Return
Avoiding fraud Information about donation schemes (often called tax shelters) and avoiding fraud	Contact information General enquiries, complaints, and other problems
Questions and answers Answers to questions about donating to registered charities.

Link your Web site to cra.gc.ca/donors

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Glossary

Definitions for donors.

Other resources

CRA and other links for donors.