Canadian Charity Financial and Governance Registry

Registered Canadian charity data compiled from mandatory annual T3010 information returns submitted to the Canada Revenue Agency. It includes financial information, organizational activities, and details on directors and officials. The dataset was last refreshed on February 26, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze charity financial health by comparing reported revenue and expenditure columns.
• Map the geographic distribution of registered charities using location data from the registry.
• Study governance structures by examining the 'directors/like officials' data field.
• Track changes in charitable activities over time using the annual return data.

Strengths

• Data is sourced directly from mandatory annual returns (T3010 forms) submitted to the national tax authority.
• The dataset is refreshed regularly, with a noted publication date of February 2026.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column names, and data completeness are unknown.
• The dataset reflects data as provided by organizations, which may contain inconsistencies or reporting errors.

Provenance

Source

Canada Revenue Agency

Collection Method

Compiled from annual T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated February 26, 2026.

Geography

Canada