Canadian Jewish or Zionist charities revoked by the Canada Revenue Agency since 1992
Since 1992 fifty three Canadian Jewish or Zionist charities have been revoked by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Complaints by Pro-Palestine Groups Against Pro-Israel Charities (2020–2026) Since 2020, pro-Palestine advocacy groups in Canada have submitted detailed complaints to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) alleging that registered charities were using tax-deductible donations to support settlement activity, the Israeli military, or other non-charitable purposes in violation of the Income Tax Act. The primary complainants have been Independent Jewish Voices Canada and Just Peace Advocates.
In 2024 Miles Howe write a report for Just Peace Advocates and Independent Jewish Voices, Canada, calling for revocation for the following charities.[1]
- Key organisations highlighted for immediate suspension and investigation include:
- Mizrachi Organization of Canada: a major financial conduit for far-right Religious Zionist movements supporting settler violence and military assistance.
- Jewish Heritage Foundation of Canada: recently emerged as a funding source for Israeli settler groups.
- Ronnen Harary Foundation: has provided millions to the Jerusalem Municipality, an instrument of land expropriation.
- Canada Charity Partners: facilitates Canadian tax-deductible donations for organisations involved in the illegal occupation of the West Bank.
- Heseg Foundation: incentivizes military enlistment in Israel with scholarships for ‘Lone Soldiers’.
Canada Charity Partners was revoked in February 2026, but the rest have not been so far.
Charities complained of by activists in recent years and outcomes
| Charity | Complaining Organisation(s) & Date | Nature of Complaint | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund of Canada (JNF Canada) | Independent Jewish Voices Canada (complaints 2017–2023, intensified 2020) | Funding projects linked to land dispossession, settlement infrastructure and military use in the West Bank; failure to operate exclusively for charitable purposes | Revoked August 2024; Federal Court upheld revocation November 2024[2] |
| Ne’eman Foundation | Independent Jewish Voices Canada & Just Peace Advocates (2020–2024) | Inadequate oversight of funds; transfers to non-charitable purposes including military-linked activities | Revoked August 2024[3] |
| The Emunim Fund (successor entity) | Just Peace Advocates (2024) | Restructuring to circumvent previous revocation; continued non-compliance | Suspended September 2024; fully revoked September 2025[4] |
| Herut Canada Charitable Foundation | Independent Jewish Voices Canada (2023–2025) | Poor record-keeping and support for right-wing Israel-focused causes inconsistent with charitable objects | Revoked November 2025[5] |
| Canadian Zionist Cultural Association (CZCA) & Canada Charity Partners | Just Peace Advocates (complaints from 2021, detailed evidence 2023) | Transfer of millions to the Association for the Soldiers of Israel (partly funded by Israel’s Ministry of Defence); prohibited support for foreign military | Both revoked February 2026[6] |
| Colel Chabad Lubavitch Foundation of Israel (Montreal) | Just Peace Advocates (2022–2023) | Sale of donation receipts at 10–20% of face value (tax-receipt fraud) and inadequate oversight of funds sent to Israel | Revoked (confirmed in CRA notices)[7][8] |
| Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism | Various pro-Palestine groups (2024–2025) | Administrative failures and inadequate bookkeeping on overseas grants | Revoked October 2025 (administrative)[9] |
| Mazel Charity Fund | Various pro-Palestine groups (2024–2025) | Administrative failures and inadequate bookkeeping on overseas grants | Revoked October 2025 (administrative)[10] |
| Mizrachi Organization of Canada | Just Peace Advocates & Independent Jewish Voices Canada (multiple complaints 2022–2025) | Acting as a major conduit for funds to illegal settlements and far-right religious Zionist groups in the West Bank; underreporting overseas activity | Multiple complaints filed; still active, under ongoing scrutiny but not revoked as of March 2026[11][12] |
| Jewish Heritage Foundation of Canada | Just Peace Advocates & Independent Jewish Voices Canada (2023–2025) | Funding Israeli settler groups and activities in the West Bank | Complaints filed; still active, no revocation[13] |
| Ronnen Harary Foundation | Just Peace Advocates (2024) | Transferring large sums to the Jerusalem Municipality, accused of facilitating land expropriation and erasure of Palestinian presence in East Jerusalem | Complaints filed; still active, no revocation[14] |
| Heseg Foundation | Just Peace Advocates & Independent Jewish Voices Canada (multiple complaints 2022–2025) | Incentivizes military enlistment in Israel with scholarships for “Lone Soldiers”; prohibited support for a foreign armed force | Complaints filed; still active, no revocation[15] |
| United Israel Appeal of Canada (UIA) | Just Peace Advocates & allied groups (2022–2025) | Large-scale funding to Israeli settlement-related projects and institutions in the occupied territories | Complaints filed; still active, under scrutiny but not revoked[16] |
| Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel | Just Peace Advocates (2023–2025) | Alleged ties to Israeli military and emergency services operating in occupied territories | Complaints filed; still active, no revocation[17] |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of Canada | Just Peace Advocates (multiple complaints 2022–2025) | Funding projects that support settlement activity and Israeli military-linked initiatives | Complaints filed; still active, no revocation[18] |
| Azrieli Foundation | Various pro-Palestine groups (2023–2025) | Grants supporting institutions and projects in settlements or with military connections | Complaints filed; still active, no revocation[19] |
Table of revoked charities
| Legal name | Category code | Sub-category code | Effective date of status | Designation | BN/Registration number | Registration date | City | Province | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Minke Foundation | Educational organizations not elsewhere categorized | Other | 19/12/1992 | Public Organization | 119245371RR0001 | Unknown | Halifax | NS | CA |
| The Zionist Organization of Canada Charitable Fund | Public Amenities | Camps / recreation | 20/04/1996 | Charitable Organization | 119308591RR0001 | Unknown | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Moishe Lewis Foundation - La Fondation Moishe Lewis | Community Resource | Other | 28/03/1998 | Charitable Organization | 891015992RR0001 | 06/01/1975 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| Rosenberg Charitable Foundation | Foundations Advancing Education | Foundations funding educational QDs in general | 31/10/1998 | Private Foundation | 119123537RR0001 | 04/02/1984 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| Albert And Nancy Friedberg Foundation | Foundations | Foundations funding community benefit QDs in general | 10/07/2000 | Private Foundation | 118780931RR0001 | 1/30/1980 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| The Rafael Lewin Fund - Hachnosas Kallah Fund | Foundations | Foundations funding community benefit QDs in general | 08/12/2000 | Private Foundation | 119108611RR0001 | 01/01/1986 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| Mincha Gedolah Synagogue | Judaism | Other | 06/09/2001 | Charitable Organization | 886759430RR0001 | 02/05/1997 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Or Hamaarav Sephardic Congregation | Judaism | Other | 06/09/2001 | Charitable Organization | 887387397RR0001 | 01/01/1972 | North York | ON | CA |
| Abarbanel Sephardic Learning Centre | Teaching Institutions | Other | 06/09/2001 | Charitable Organization | 118775899RR0001 | 01/01/1983 | North York | ON | CA |
| The Canadian Committee For The Tel Aviv Foundation | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 06/08/2002 | Charitable Organization | 119218857RR0001 | 2/15/1985 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Canadian Friends of Yeshuva Oh El Shimon of Erlau | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 29/05/2004 | Charitable Organization | 889281648RR0001 | 04/01/1975 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| The Ahavas Chesed Ge'mach Fund | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 31/07/2004 | Charitable Organization | 119211324RR0001 | 01/01/1983 | Downsview | ON | CA |
| College Rabbinique De Montreal Oir Hachaim D'tash | Teaching Institutions | Other | 16/10/2004 | Charitable Organization | 118868090RR0001 | 01/01/1980 | Boisbriand | QC | CA |
| Jewish War Veterans Of Canada National Command | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 16/10/2004 | Charitable Organization | 892958968RR0001 | 01/11/1995 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Canadian Friends of Ponevez Ye Shiva In Israel | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 25/06/2005 | Charitable Organization | 886994995RR0001 | 03/04/1989 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Canadian Friends of Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design Jerus | Foundations Advancing Education | Foundations funding educational QDs in general | 29/07/2006 | Public Organization | 118831718RR0001 | 01/01/1976 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| The Meser Charitable Foundation | Foundations | Foundations funding community benefit QDs in general | 26/05/2007 | Private Foundation | 892528969RR0001 | 12/08/1994 | Calgary | AB | CA |
| Canadian Friends of Collel Square | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 29/09/2007 | Private Foundation | 118831767RR0001 | 01/01/1977 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| La Societe Kalev D'assistance Benevole Enr. - Kalev Free Loan & Aid Society Reg | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 17/11/2007 | Charitable Organization | 119153971RR0001 | 01/01/1980 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| Choson Kallah Fund of Toronto | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 11/01/2008 | Charitable Organization | 140263443RR0001 | 10/26/1991 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Halacha L'moshe Talmudic Institute | Teaching Institutions | Other | 19/01/2008 | Charitable Organization | 892313842RR0001 | 03/10/1982 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Canadian Friends of Ezras Torah | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 17/05/2008 | Charitable Organization | 118831817RR0001 | 05/06/1975 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Canadian Friends of Kiryat Chinuch Lebanim | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 08/09/2008 | Charitable Organization | 890636749RR0001 | 01/01/1993 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Cheder Chabad | Teaching Institutions | College (includes religious) | 18/01/2014 | Charitable Organization | 118850957RR0001 | 10/23/1986 | North York | ON | CA |
| Canadian Friends of Mosdos B'e R Mayim Chaim (Kiryas Shmuelanovi) | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 29/03/2014 | Charitable Organization | 890713340RR0001 | 4/25/1989 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| Canadian Friends of Kashau | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 14/06/2014 | Charitable Organization | 886141597RR0001 | 01/01/1989 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| Russian Torah Programs | Christianity | Other | 14/06/2014 | Charitable Organization | 827271545RR0001 | 12/24/2005 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Nahal Israel Torah Centre | Christianity | Other | 01/10/2015 | Charitable Organization | 895794741RR0001 | 01/01/1994 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Canadian Friends of Darche Noam | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 26/11/2016 | Charitable Organization | 888189669RR0001 | 09/01/1987 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Chasdei Tovim Meoros | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Providing material assistance (clothing / computers / equipment) | 18/02/2017 | Charitable Organization | 851641639RR0001 | 2/14/2005 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| Am Echad Congregation | Judaism | Other | 25/03/2017 | Private Foundation | 124041393RR0001 | 01/01/1985 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| The Judah Weinstock Memorial Foundation | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 29/07/2017 | Private Foundation | 890072663RR0001 | 12/10/1979 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Gates of Mercy | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 13/04/2019 | Charitable Organization | 891283145RR0001 | 09/01/1991 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Beth Oloth Charitable Organization | Support of Religion | Other | 01/12/2019 | Charitable Organization | 118807080RR0001 | 10/01/1980 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| B'nai Brith Foundation District No. 22 | Foundations Advancing Religions | Foundations funding religious QDs in general | 05/01/2021 | Public Organization | 118812106RR0001 | 01/01/1984 | Downsview | ON | CA |
| The League For Human Rights Of B'nai B'rith | Support of Religion | Other | 05/01/2021 | Charitable Organization | 119241776RR0001 | 01/01/1984 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Shabad of Ottawa | Judaism | Other | 12/04/2021 | Charitable Organization | 893712984RR0001 | 2/22/1989 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| The Monthly Fund of Emes Charitable Foundation | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 12/04/2021 | Charitable Organization | 887361194RR0001 | 05/01/1972 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Bnei Chesed Foundation | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Providing material assistance (clothing / computers / equipment) | 06/05/2021 | Charitable Organization | 860543768RR0001 | 9/24/2008 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| Kupas Hachesed Meoroth | Revoked-Audited | Poverty relief in Israel | 09/07/2022 | Charitable Organization | 810175273 RR 0001 | ?? | QC | CA | |
| Canadian Friends Of Israel Youth Centre | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 29/10/2022 | Charitable Organization | 857173231RR0001 | 01/01/1985 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| L'association Gimilis Chesed Keren Chava B'nai Levi / Gimilis Chesed Keren Chava B'nai Levi Association | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 29/10/2022 | Charitable Organization | 886336882RR0001 | 01/01/1987 | Boisbriand | QC | CA |
| Canadian Friends of Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 29/10/2022 | Charitable Organization | 890630593RR0001 | 01/01/1989 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Colel Chabad Lubavitch Foundation of Israel | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Advancement of religion – Judaism | 19/11/2022 | Revoked | 138369921RR0001 | 1993 | Montreal | Quebec | Canada |
| Canadian Friends of Knesset Bnei Hagola | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 14/01/2023 | Charitable Organization | 886960590RR0001 | 01/01/1986 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| Birthright of Orangeville | Support of Schools and Education | Other | 14/01/2023 | Charitable Organization | 118810423RR0001 | 01/01/1990 | Orangeville | ON | CA |
| Chasdei Levy Yitzcok | Revoked-Audited | TO RELIEVE POVERTY BY PROVIDING REASONABLE FINANCIAL MEANS FOR FOOD, SHELTER AND OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES TO NEEDY PERSONS IN ISRAEL | 18/02/2023 | Charitable organization | 817430614 RR 0001 | ?? | Montreal | QC | CA |
| Jewish National Fund Of Canada | Foundations | Foundations funding community benefit QDs in general | 10/08/2024 | Charitable Organization | 118829057RR0001 | 01/01/1967 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Ne'eman Foundation | Foundations | Foundations funding community benefit QDs in general | 10/08/2024 | Private Foundation | 890072663RR0001 | 12/10/1979 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| The Emunim Fund | Foundations | Foundations funding community benefit QDs in general | 18/04/2024 (registered); revoked 20/09/2025 | Charitable Organization (revoked) | 716794748RR0001 | 18/04/2024 | Outremont / Toronto area | QC / ON | CA |
| Mazel Charity Fund | Foundations | Foundations funding community benefit QDs in general | 18/10/2025 | Private Foundation | 890072663RR0001 (variant) | 01/01/1995 | Montreal | QC | CA |
| Canadian Foundation For Masorti Judaism | Support of Religion | Other | 25/10/2025 | Charitable Organization | 118831767RR0001 | 01/01/1977 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| The Anne Hoehn Memorial Foundation | Foundations | Foundations funding community benefit QDs in general | 15/11/2025 | Private Foundation | 853932267RR0001 | 01/01/1992 | North York | ON | CA |
| Har Tikvah Congregational Hebrew School | Teaching Institutions | Other | 15/11/2025 | Charitable Organization | 888555463RR0001 | 01/01/1988 | Brampton | ON | CA |
| Herut Canada Charitable Foundation | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 15/11/2025 | Charitable Organization | 714293479RR0001 | 01/01/2005 | Dorval | QC | CA |
| Canadian Zionist Cultural Association | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 21/02/2026 | Charitable Organization | 108075748RR0001 | 01/01/1985 | Toronto | ON | CA |
| Canada Charity Partners | Organizations Relieving Poverty | Other | 21/02/2026 | Charitable Organization | 818335390RR0001 | 01/01/2008 | Montreal | QC | CA |
Sources of data:
- https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CRA-list-of-revoked-charities-as-a-result-of-audit-as-of-February-28-2022-by-name.pdf
- October 29, 2022: https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2022/2022-10-29/html/commis-eng.html
- January 14, 2023: https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2023/2023-01-14/html/commis-eng.html
- November 15, 2025: https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2025/2025-11-15/html/commis-eng.html
- https://thecjn.ca/news/here-are-the-canadian-jewish-charitable-organizations-cra-has-revoked-since-2024/
- https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/federal-court-of-appeal-dismisses-jnf-canada-appeal-from-federal-court-decision/
Advocacy groups, including Just Peace Advocates and Independent Jewish Voices Canada, have described these cases as part of a broader “Canada-to-Israel charity pipeline” that has allegedly funnelled hundreds of millions of dollars into settlement activity and the Israeli military economy. They have also raised concerns about charities investing in or fundraising for State of Israel Bonds.[20][21] In the UK and elsewhere, similar complaints have been lodged (e.g., against JNF-UK), but have not yet resulted in revocation of charitable status. The Canadian cases are notable for the CRA’s willingness to act on evidence of military funding and receipt-selling schemes since 2024.
Notes
- ↑ https://www.ijvcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Under-the-guise-of-charity-compressed.pdf
- ↑ https://www.ijvcanada.org/victory-jnf-court-dismissed/
- ↑ https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2024/2024-08-10/html/commis-eng.html
- ↑ https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/cra-revokes-the-emunim-fund-a-successor-to-the-neeman-foundation
- ↑ https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/herut-canada-charitable-foundation-revoked-by-cra/
- ↑ https://www.justpeaceadvocates.ca/powerful-evidence-in-support-of-cras-revocation-of-czca-and-ccp
- ↑ https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Colel-Chabad-Lubavitch-Foundation-of-Israel-Notice-of-Intention-to-Revoke-Redacted.pdf
- ↑ https://www.justpeaceadvocates.ca/revoking-zionism-cloaked-as-charity-colel-chabad-lubavitch-foundation-of-israel/
- ↑ https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/cra-revokes-canadian-foundation-for-masorti-judaism
- ↑ https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/mazel-charity-fund-revoked-by-cra
- ↑ https://www.ijvcanada.org/canadian-charities-funding-war-crimes-in-israel-say-advocacy-groups-demand-action/
- ↑ https://www.readthemaple.com/canadian-charities-aid-israeli-crimes-report-warns/
- ↑ https://www.readthemaple.com/canadian-charities-aid-israeli-crimes-report-warns/
- ↑ https://actionnetwork.org/letters/jerusalem-municipality-erasure-of-palestinians-supported-by-canadian-tax-payers
- ↑ https://actionnetwork.org/letters/write-a-letter-to-canada-revenue-agency-no-subsidies-for-war-crimes-investigate-heseg-foundation/
- ↑ https://www.readthemaple.com/canadian-charities-aid-israeli-crimes-report-warns/
- ↑ https://www.ijvcanada.org/canadian-charities-funding-war-crimes-in-israel-say-advocacy-groups-demand-action/
- ↑ https://www.readthemaple.com/canadian-charities-aid-israeli-crimes-report-warns/
- ↑ https://www.readthemaple.com/canadian-charities-aid-israeli-crimes-report-warns/
- ↑ https://www.justpeaceadvocates.ca/tell-the-cra-to-investigate-how-canadian-charities-have-fueled-israels-economy-of-genocide-through-state-of-israel-bonds/
- ↑ https://actionnetwork.org/letters/cra-its-time-to-end-the-canada-to-israel-charity-pipeline