Charitable Tax Status

— Last checked July 2025 by Doris Fiedrich

• Charitable Impact: “Find and support any Canadian registered Charity. All from one place.” Discover Canadian charities that you might be interested in and learn more about what they do. Visit Site
• Charitable Status Application Form: A link to the Canada Revenue Agency application form for obtaining charitable status. Visit Site
• Charity Central: This website gives information for charity businesses in terms of the Income Tax Act and keeping the business transparent. It is based in Alberta but does have federal information. Visit Site
• CharityVillage: Canadian nonprofit sector’s largest online resource for recruiting, news and information. Offers courses, articles, webinars and podcasts. Visit Site
• Guidelines for Registering a Charity: A list of guidelines from the Canada Revenue Agency for obtaining charitable status. Visit Site
• “How to Apply for a Registered Charity Status in Canada.” Emerge Law. Read Article
• Imagine Canada: This website reviews the major aspects of running a charity in Canada, along with steps to get accreditation. Visit Site
• Imagine Canada – Sector Source: “The Sector Source website is no longer being updated and will soon be retired. Some resources may be out of date. A new, updated Standards Community is in the works.” Visit Site