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Giving to charity: Information for donors

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


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Topics for Information for donors
How to find information on a specific registered charity
How to access a registered charity's annual returns for information on spending and activities
How to find a registered charity to support
How to use the search engine to find a charity based on key factors such as location and type of charitable activities
Tax savings
Information on tax benefits you can receive as a donor
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
Donor alert
Important things you should know as a donor

See the glossary for a list of definitions related to donating to charity.



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Date modified:
2006-11-01
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