A registered charity can request a re-designation if it disagrees with its designation at the time of registration, or later feels that the designation should be changed.

To ask for a re-designation

You need to provide the following:

• a completed Form T2095, Registered Charities: Application for Re-designation dated and signed
• an updated list of your charity’s directors with information about any non-arm’s length relationships among each other
• indicate whether your charity has received more than 50% of its capital from one person or a group of related persons, and any non-arm’s length relationships between the major donor(s) and your charity’s directors

Notification

If a charity's request for a re-designation is approved, it will be notified of its new designation through MyBA or by registered mail. In most cases, the charity's new designation will take effect at the beginning of its next fiscal period.

Objection

A registered charity that disagrees with its designation can appeal the CRA's decision by filing an objection within 90 days of the day on which the notice of designation was mailed.

References

• Types of registered charities (designations)