Charitable Giving

Is Ajyal a Charitable Organization?

Ajyal Islamic Society is a CRA approved Charitable Organization.

What is the benefit of being a Charitable Organization?

This means that the donations you make to Ajyal can potentially be of benefit to you on your taxes.

What kind of donations are accepted for tax receipts?

We will be issuing tax receipts for donations made via: Credit Card, Check, Interac and Cash.  We do NOT issue tax receipts for in-kind donations.

What information do I need to give for a tax receipt?

In order to comply with CRA requirements and our accounting needs, we need the following information:

  • Full Name of the donor
  • Mailing Address
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number

How can I give the above information?

It depends on your the payment method of your donation.

  • Interac: We will email you and ask you to prove the needed information
  • Credit Card Online: we will use the information provided at checkout to generate a tax receipt.
  • Credit Card in the Masjid: please input your email address or phone number in the credit card machine while making the donation. This will allow us to get in touch with you to obtain the rest of the needed information.
  • Cash: Please use the envelopes provided in the Masjid to make cash donations.  The information provided will be used to generate the tax-receipt.  If you are in a hurry, just put down your phone number/email address and we will get in touch with you get the rest of the information.

Will you sell my information?

Absolutely NOT.  We value your privacy and will only use this information to issue tax receipts and communicate with you about our Masjid.

When will I receive my tax receipt?

Tax receipts will be issued in the new year around January/February.  If you do NOT get an email from us by the end of February, please contact us at donate@ajyal.ca.

Where can I learn more about charitable giving and tax benefits?

You can learn more about it here.

How much money can I save on my taxes?

Tax matters can be complex and any specific questions should be directed to a qualified Certified Public Accountant or Canada Revenue Agency.  However, there are two calculators available for rough calculations.  Please understand that these are external links and they are only provided for estimations.  Ajyal is not responsible for the estimates provided.

Helping Hands charitable donation tax credit calculator

CRA Charitable donation tax credit calculator

I still have more questions, what do I do?

Please email us at donate@ajyal.ca