Christian charities see spike in revocations for serious violations in 2025
By Bethany Lindsay
Christian organizations account for more than a quarter of Canadian charities that had their status revoked for serious tax law violations in 2025, marking a significant increase over recent years, according to an analysis by the IJF.
A total of eight out of 29 charities that have lost their registration since Jan. 1 2025 after an audit by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) were formed to advance Christianity, up from just 10 per cent in 2024. In comparison, three Jewish charities have lost their charitable status this year following audits, along with four charities supporting education and three charities formed to relieve poverty.
“The numbers are high,” long-time charity researcher Don McRae confirmed in an interview with the IJF. “You don't expect churches to be doing things that are off, that are not following the rules.”
