Canada Revenue Agency, Charities Directorate is responsible for determining whether or not a Benevolent Organization can be registered as a charity.
Canada Revenue Agency’s decision is primarily based on:
- The Form T2050 Application to Register a Charity under the Income Tax Act that includes a first year budget and statement of activities
- The organization's governing documents
- Other materials which provide additional information on the organization’s proposed activities
- Additional written and verbal responses to subsequent inquiries from Canada Revenue Agency examiners
If the Benevolent Organization achieves charitable status, it will be designated as one of the following:
