If I make a donation, can I get a tax receipt?

WE ARE AN INCORPORATED NON-PROFIT SOCIETY IN ALBERTA. WHILE WE OPERATE ON A NOT-FOR-PROFIT BASIS, AND USE FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR CHARITABLE ACTIVITES IN THE COMMUNITY, WE ARE NOT A REGISTERED CHARITY WITH THE CRA. AS A RESULT, WE ARE UNABLE TO ISSUE OFFICIAL CHARITABLE TAX RECIEPTS FOR DONATIONS. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR ALL SUPPORT AND ENSURE THAT EVERY CONTRIBUTION IS USED RESPONSIBLY TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.

Are all members firefighters? Is the Charitable Foundation affiliated with the City of Med Hat?

YES, WE ARE ALL FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE CITY OF MED HAT. HOWEVER, OUR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OPERATES UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE LOCAL 263 UNION AND DOES NOT HAVE ANY AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MED HAT AND FUNCTIONS INDEPENDANTLY.

How are funding decisions made?

WE CONDUCT MEETINGS QUARTERLY (AT A MINIMUM) AS WELL AS AN AGM. DECISIONS ARE MADE BASED ON A MAJORITY VOTE.

How is the public informed about donations made and their impact?

DONATIONS AND EVENTS ARE ALL POSTED ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND THIS WEBSITE.

Is an annual financial statement available to donors or the public?

IF ASKED, THEY COULD BE PROVIDED.

Is there a Terms of Reference or set of bylaws defining responsibilities and decision-making authority?

YES, WE ARE GOVERNED BY A SET OF BYLAWS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you registered with the CRA?

YES, WE SUBMIT ANNAUL CORPORATE TAXES TO THE CRA AND ANNUAL INCOME STATEMENTS TO THE GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA. THE MHFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IS AN INCORPORATED SOCIETY THAT FALLS UNDER THE NON PROFIT UMBRELLA. THE FOUNDATION IS NOT A REGISTERED CHARITY WITH THE CRA AND IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE.

How are funds tracked, audited, and reported publicly?

BOOKS ARE KEPT BY THE TREASURER/SECRETARY, ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENS ARE AUDITED BY 2 FOUNDATION MEMBERS BEFORE SUBMISSION TO THE ALBERTA GOVERMENT. CORPORATE TAXES ARE FILED WITH THE CRA.

What criteria determine which charities receive funding?

iT IS OUTLINED IN OUR MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS/OBJECTIVES. IT IS PRETTY OPEN FOR WHO AND WHAT WE ARE ALLOWED TO DONATE TO. NO MEMBERS CAN RECIEVE ANY RENUMERATION FROM THE FOUNDATION.