Frequently Asked Questions

IS IT SAFE TO MAKE AN ONLINE DONATION TO KAIROS?

KAIROS ensures that its donors’ privacy is protected when making online donations. When you make a donation to KAIROS, you will be using a secure form on a secure server hosted by our payment provider. This ensures that your personal information is kept safe.

WHY DOES MY CREDIT CARD STATEMENT INDICATE THAT I MADE A DONATION TO THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA, RATHER THAN KAIROS?

KAIROS is a joint venture ecumenical program administered by the United Church of Canada.  Ten participating member denominations and religious organizations are involved in the development and delivery of our shared work.  Charitable donations should be made payable to UCC: KAIROS Program.   The United Church Charitable Organization Registration Number is 10810 2435 RR0003.

WILL I RECEIVE A TAX RECEIPT FOR MY DONATION?

Yes, official income tax receipts for all donations of $20.00 or more are issued by the United Church of Canada on behalf of KAIROS.  The Income Tax Act does not permit us to issue tax receipts to anyone other than the donor – the person or company whose name is on the credit card. Should you wish to get a tax receipt for donations between $10 and $20 please call 416 463 5312 ext 2036.

CAN I CLAIM THIS DONATION ON MY INCOME TAX RETURN?

Yes, donations to KAIROS are charitable contributions and may be claimed as deductions on your income tax return. An official receipt for tax purposes is issued for all donations of $20.00 or more. Should you wish to get a tax receipt for donations between $10 and $20 please call 416 463 5312 ext 2036.

WILL KAIROS TRADE OR SELL MY NAME TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS?

No, as per our privacy policy, KAIROS does not trade or sell any of our donor names to other organizations.

MY QUESTION ISN’T ANSWERED HERE. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?

Please contact Fahira Golich, Donor Relations, by email at fgolich@kairoscanada.org or call toll-free at 1-877-403-8933, Ext. 2036.

KAIROS is a leading multi-denominational church based social justice organisation in Canada. We support KAIROS because it embodies well the concept of ‘faith in action’. It is independent, not beholden to any lobby group and willing to speak truth to power – whatever that power may be. KAIROS supports many of our world’s powerless in their struggle for justice and has a clear record of using funds wisely and efficiently to do so.

Eric and Fran Schiller