Three Charities' Registrations Revoked

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency has published notices saying it revoked the registration of three charities under the Income Tax Act, effective December 11, 2021. The affected charities are listed by name and business number in the Gazette.

What it does#

• Revokes the registered charity status of the following organizations (as published in the Canada Gazette):
  • 873254635RR0001 — ACTION FAIM INC., Montréal (QC)
  • 131260127RR0001 — FONDATION D’AIDE DIRECTE‑SIDA MONTRÉAL, Montréal (QC)
  • 118974484RR0001 — J.F. OF CANADA, Toronto (ON)
• The notices in the Gazette were issued by Tony Manconi, Director General of the Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency.
• Each notice states the revocation is effective on the date the notice was published in the Canada Gazette (December 11, 2021).

Who's affected#

• The three named organizations themselves.
• Donors, volunteers, and clients or beneficiaries connected to those groups.
• People who relied on these organizations for services or who received charitable donation receipts from them.
• If unclear: the notices apply only to the charities listed. The Gazette item does not say that other charities are affected.

Why it matters#

• Registration under the Income Tax Act is what officially classifies a group as a registered charity in Canada. Losing that registration changes their legal status.
• That change can affect how donations are treated for tax purposes and may change how the organizations operate or fund programs. If you donated to, volunteered with, or received services from one of these groups, you may want to contact the organization or the Canada Revenue Agency for details about your specific situation.