Charitable Status in Canada
The Canadian government grants charitable status to organizations who primarily engage in the following activities:
- relief of poverty
- advancement of education
- advancement of religion
- other legally-defined charitable purposes that benefit the community.
Under Revenue Canada's interpretation, organizations who advocate for change are generally not considered eligible for charitable status.
The Pembina Institute's Status
The Pembina Institute is an independent, non-profit organization that conducts research, delivers environmental education programs, and works directly with communities and industry to advance environmentally-sound practices and sustainable energy solutions.
We also advocate for change among decision makers in government, business, communities and the educational system — a strategy we consider critical to increasing understanding and promoting action on sustainable energy.
Therefore, the Pembina Institute is a non-charitable organization and is unable to issue tax receipts.
Supporting Our Work
We ask that you please support our efforts in addressing global warming, delivering environmental education, advancing renewable energy and the clean, efficient use of natural resources by donating to the Pembina Institute.
Charitable Donations
If you wish to receive an official income tax receipt, please direct your donation to the Pembina Foundation for Environmental Research and Education. The Pembina Foundation is a charitable organization focusing on sustainable energy education and research that works with the Pembina Institute on a contract basis to deliver its projects.
You can donate online or mail your tax deductible donation to the Pembina Foundation to:
The Pembina Foundation
Re: Donations
c/o Pembina Institute
200, 608 - 7th Street S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2P 1Z2
