Trust is a pivotal currency between charities and donors, and achieving accreditation is more than just an accomplishment; it’s a testament to an organization’s commitment to the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and ethics. Recently, we announced that nearly 200 Canadian Christian charities are accredited by CCCC, showcasing their dedication to excellence. A Global Effort for Charitable Excellence CCCC stands with 20 international monitoring organizations as part of Charity Monitoring Worldwide (CMW), a global network committed to enhancing transparency and accountability in ..read more

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently released its Report on the Charities Program 2021 to 2022. It covers CRA’s Charities Directorate activities from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. The report contains a variety of information about CRA’s role, consultations, revenue streams, audits, revocations, anti-terrorism monitoring, policy priorities, etc. Below we highlight just a few items of interest. REVENUE SOURCES Image presenting “Revenue by type (billions)” in a circular graph. The report shows two-thirds (67%) of charities’ revenue comes from the government. This is a 3% increase from the ..read more

By demonstrating its commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency through its compliance with the CCCC Standards of Accountability, Engineering Ministries International Canada (EMI) has earned CCCC Accreditation. EMI plans and designs facilities that improve access to clean water, shelter, medical services, and education in Canada and around the world. We are absolutely thrilled to congratulate EMI on achieving this incredible milestone! Learn more about Engineering Ministries International Canada and other CCCC Accredited Members at GiveConfidently.ca. The post Congratulations ..read more

CRA announced today that bare trusts are not required to file a T3 Income Tax and Information Return (T3 Return) for the 2023 tax year, unless CRA makes a direct request for the filings. The CRA has recognized the “unintended impact on Canadians” as a result of the new reporting requirements and will work with the Department of Finance to clarify its guidance about the requirements. As this information becomes available, CRA will communicate it to the public. Before CRA provided this exemption for bare trusts, penalties for late filings were already going to be waived (except in the case of gr ..read more

In 2024, the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC) proudly recognizes the dedication and integrity of over 190 Christian charities across Canada, awarded our esteemed accreditation. These organizations exemplify the highest accountability, transparency, and ethical standards, ensuring that your donations to Christian charities make a real impact. Why Donate to an Accredited Charity? Accreditation by the CCCC is a signal of trust and excellence. It shows that a charity upholds rigorous standards in governance, financial management, ethical fundraising, and Christian mission. For donors ..read more

Qualifying for the Clergy Residence Deduction (CRD) requires meeting eligibility criteria, then correctly completing Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Form T1223. In Canada’s self-reporting tax system, employees must take the initiative to ensure they receive this benefit of religious service. For many years, we’ve remained committed to leveraging our Legal Defence Fund to advocate for Christian charities in Canada, which includes our significant work surrounding the CRD. A landmark moment in our advocacy history was the 1998 legal clarification of CRD eligibility, benefiting those who serve in reli ..read more

In a recent Philanthropist article, Why we need the CRA to publish advancement of religion guidance, CCCC’s Director of Legal Affairs explains why the advancement of religion guidance needs to be released. Despite the fact that religious charities make up almost 40% of the registered charities in Canada, the guidance has existed in some shape and form for more than a decade, and is being used within the CRA, there is no official publication. And though we know Charities Directorate has made efforts to publish the guidance, we do not know why those efforts have not yet materialized. Over many y ..read more

CRA MyBA Webinar The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Charities Directorate is hosting upcoming webinars about registering for My Business Account (MyBA). The webinars are free to all registered charities and other qualified donees. Both English and French language sessions are available. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon if you’re interested. English: March 19, 2024 10-11am EST March 19, 2024, 1-2pm EST March 21, 2024, 10-11am EST French: Le 21 mars 2023, 13-14h heure de l’est What is MyBA ? My BA is an online platform that gives users access to their CRA account. Organizations c ..read more

What Christian ministries need to know about salaries for pastors, and ministry and non-profit staff in Canada. Even in the first church, wages for ministers of the gospel weren’t straightforward. How much should pastors, missionaries, administrators, church staff and other Christian ministry employees be paid? The answer lies at the intersection of Biblical justice, law, personal calling and ministry capacity. Join our compensation webinar on February 7th! Learn how to build the right compensation package for your ministry. Find out how you can receive an invitation here. What the Bible s ..read more

Do you file a T3010? If yes, the Canada Revenue Agency wants to hear from you. You can share your feedback through CRA’s research survey on the T3010. The survey begins with some expected demographic questions about the respondent’s age and role, the charity’s location and size (by employee) and whether the respondent has completed the T3010 in the past five years. Make sure your respondent actually has completed the T3010 within the past five years – if not, the survey will automatically end. The questions go on to ask about your method of filing and your answer may prompt a series of multipl ..read more