Charities by cause
The CRA files every registered charity under one of thirty categories. We group them into twelve causes. Each cause page shows the biggest charities, the median receipt, and the cities where they cluster.
| Cause | Registered charities |
|---|---|
| Religion | 34,193 |
| Poverty Relief | 12,087 |
| Education & Research | 12,030 |
| Grantmaking Foundations | 9,353 |
| Public Amenities | 6,617 |
| Health | 6,371 |
| Community Services | 5,192 |
| Arts & Culture | 2,879 |
| Animal Welfare | 1,161 |
| Environment & Agriculture | 632 |
| Seniors | 500 |
| Human Rights | 55 |