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Canada. Revenue AgencyCharities Directorate, Registered Charities |
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| Record Details | |||
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| Alternate Name | CRA | ||
| Former Name | Revenue Canada | ||
| Contact Numbers | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-267-2384 | ||
| TTY Phone | 1-800-665-0354 | ||
| Fax | 613-954-8037 * registered charities may file T3010 by Fax at 613-957-8925 (must also follow up with mailed copy) | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Located In Community | Ottawa | ||
| Mailing Address | c/o Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency Ottawa, ON K1A 0L5 | ||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Unknown or Not Applicable - Phone support only | ||
| Website | www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/menu-eng.html | ||
| Primary Executive | Cathy Hawara, Director General | ||
| Service Details | |||
| Areas Served | Canada | ||
| Description | The Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency is responsible for all program activities related to the provisions of the Income Tax Act regarding: Registered charities * registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Associations (RCAAAs) * Registered National Arts Service Organizations (RNASOs) * federal political parties (contributions to registered political parties or to a candidate at a federal election). Responsible for reviewing applications for registration as a charity, RCAAA or RNASO * providing information, guidance and advice on maintaining registered status * ensuring registered organizations comply with registration requirements through a balanced program of education, service, and responsible enforcement * developing policy and providing information, communication, and education programs for the charitable sector and for donors * engaging with the charitable sector, other government departments, and other levels of government * supporting the Canada Revenue Agency's role in combating the financing of terrorism in support of the Charities Registration (Security Information) Act. TO SEARCH FOR AN ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE STATUS, SEE CHARITIES LISTINGS Note: Some additional organizations, such as Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Associations (RCAAAs) * Registered National Arts Service Organizations (RNASOs) * municipalities * and others are not included in the Charities Listings, but are 'qualified donees' authorized to issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes Toll-free number provides access to an agent to: * provide general information about registered charities * confirm whether an organization is a registered charity * handle requests for public documents such as a registered charity's annual information return and/or financial statements * provide operational guidance to existing registered charities, such as how to complete the annual information return (Form T3010) and how to issue official donation receipts * provide information to potential applicants on how to apply for registration and how to complete the application (Form T2050) | ||
| Hours | Toll Free Line: Mon-Fri 8 am-8 pm (Eastern Time) | ||
| Fees | None | ||
| Languages | English ; French | ||
| Funding | Federal | ||
| Service Level | (40) Federal Government | ||
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| Service Categories | Charitable Organization Registration ; Charity Information | ||
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