CRA Proposes Revoking Four Charities

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published notices on May 1, 2021 saying it proposes to revoke the registration of several charities under the Income Tax Act. The notices list the charities and their business numbers and state the revocation is effective on the date of publication.

What it does#

• Says the CRA proposes to revoke the registered charity status of the listed organizations for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act.
• Lists the affected charities (business number — name):
  • 118812106RR0001 — B'NAI BRITH FOUNDATION DISTRICT NO. 22, Kanata, ON
  • 119241776RR0001 — THE LEAGUE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS OF B'NAI B'RITH, Toronto, ON
  • 132902677RR0001 — KINGDOM COVENANT INTERNATIONAL, Mississauga, ON
  • 871956553RR0001 — PAT FRANCIS MINISTRIES INC., Mississauga, ON
• The notices were signed by Tony Manconi, Director General, Charities Directorate (as shown in the Gazette item).

Who's affected#

• The four named charities and their boards, staff and volunteers.
• People who donate to these organizations. Donors could see changes to tax receipts if registration is revoked.
• Clients or communities served by these charities, if the organizations change operations because of the revocation.
• Anyone checking the registered-charity list for donations or grants.

Why it matters#

• Registered charity status affects whether donations are tax-deductible and can affect access to certain benefits and trust from donors.
• A proposed revocation can change a charity’s funding and operations quickly because the notice says the revocation is effective on the date of publication.
• If you rely on any of the listed organizations (as a donor, employee, volunteer or client), you may want to check the CRA’s Charities Listings or contact the organization for more information.