CRA Revokes Four Charity Registrations

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published notices proposing to revoke the registered charity status of four organizations. The revocations are stated to take effect on the date the notice appears in the Canada Gazette — March 1, 2025.

What it does#

• The CRA says it intends to revoke the registration of these charities for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act:
  • 801315474RR0001 — ELDERS IN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, Vancouver, B.C.
  • 812977569RR0001 — THRIVE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, Vancouver, B.C.
  • 823786199RR0001 — DELICATE BALANCE FOUNDATION, Vancouver, B.C.
  • 826790289RR0001 — PARAKLESIS FOUNDATION, Blackfalds, Alta.
• Each notice was sent to the listed charity and is signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency.
• The notices cite specific parts of the Income Tax Act and state that, under that law, the revocations become effective on publication (March 1, 2025).

Who's affected#

• The four named charities and their boards or administrators.
• People or organizations that give to, or receive services from, those charities (donors, volunteers, clients).
• The general public in the communities named (Vancouver and Blackfalds) may notice changes if the charities stop operating or change how they operate.

If it is unclear who else is affected, the Gazette notice does not give more detail about the reasons for revocation or next steps for the charities.

Why it matters#

• Losing registered charity status is a major change for an organization. It affects how the organization is recognized by the CRA.
• Donors and service users may be affected if the charities can no longer operate as before or if financial arrangements change.
• The notice is public and immediate: the CRA says the revocation is effective on the Gazette publication date (March 1, 2025).