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Canada. Revenue Agency

Charities Directorate, Registered Charities

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Record #: BTN3700 Last Full Update: 17 May 2012
Record Details
Alternate NameCRA
Former NameRevenue Canada
Contact Numbers
Toll Free Phone1-800-267-2384 
TTY Phone1-800-665-0354
Fax613-954-8037 * registered charities may file T3010 by Fax at 613-957-8925 (must also follow up with mailed copy)
Contact Information
Located In CommunityOttawa
Mailing Addressc/o Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency 
Ottawa, ON K1A 0L5
Wheelchair AccessibilityUnknown or Not Applicable - Phone support only
Websitewww.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/menu-eng.html
Primary ExecutiveCathy Hawara, Director General
Service Details
Areas ServedCanada
DescriptionThe 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) 
 
 
 
 
 
HoursToll Free Line: Mon-Fri 8 am-8 pm (Eastern Time) 
 
 
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French
FundingFederal
Service Level(40) Federal Government
Indexing
Service CategoriesCharitable Organization Registration ; Charity Information