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Corporate Donations

Support a cause that makes a lasting impact. By donating to bladder cancer patients and their loved ones nationwide, your corporation can transform lives while building a legacy of corporate responsibility.

Align your brand with meaningful change, strengthen community ties, and inspire employees and customers alike. Your contribution isn’t just a donation—it’s support, awareness, and research for Canada’s 5th most common cancer. Donate to Bladder Cancer Canada today to make a measurable difference.

The Taxable Benefit to Your Corporation

Just as individual donors can receive federal and provincial tax credits, corporations are eligible for tax deductions too.

Federally, corporations can receive a tax deduction for their charitable donations, which reduces their taxable income. Donations are deductible up to 75% of the corporation’s net income for the year, and unused portions of the deduction can be carried forward for up to five years.

Similarly, provinces and territories allow for the deduction of charitable donations from corporate taxable income. Rates and rules align with the general corporate tax structure in each jurisdiction.

Corporate donations provide more than goodwill—they also offer real tax benefits for corporations, lowering taxable income while building community impact.

Types of Corporate Donations

Bladder Cancer Canada can accept the following corporate donations. These different types of corporate donations provide flexible ways for organizations to support patient programs, advocacy, and research.

Method of Donation

Cash Donations

Donations of Publicly Traded Securities

Sponsorships

Matching Gifts

Donations of Inventory

Charitable Bequests

Foundations or Charitable Trusts

Cause-Related Marketing

Description

Direct monetary contributions to charitable organizations.

Contributions of stocks bonds or mutual funds listed on a public exchange.

Financial support for events or organizations in exchange for advertising.

Company matches employee donations to eligible charities.

Contributions of business inventory to charities (e.g. food clothing).

Donations specified in a corporate will or estate plan.

Establishment of a private foundation or trust to manage ongoing donations.

Donation tied to the sale of a product or service (e.g. percentage of sales).

Tax Benefits

Eligible for a tax deduction up to 75% of the corporation’s net income.

Deduction up to 75% of net income; exempt from capital gains tax on the donated securities.

Deductible as a business expense if the sponsorship is primarily for advertising or promotion.

Matching funds are deductible as cash donations subject to the same tax benefits.

Tax deduction for the cost of the donated inventory; no additional income from the donation is included.

Eligible for a tax deduction in the final tax return of the corporation.

Contributions to the foundation are tax-deductible and the foundation can provide long-term strategic giving.

Deductible as a business expense if primarily intended for advertising or promotion.

Corporate Tax Rates

The following table summarizes the combined federal and provincial/territorial corporate tax rates for Canada, as of 2023.

For full details, see the Canada Revenue Agency’s “Corporation tax rates” page.

Jurisdiction

Federal

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Northwest Territories

Nova Scotia

Nunavut

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Québec

Saskatchewan

Yukon

General Corporate Tax Rate

15%

12%

14%

15%

11.50%

14%

12%

11.50%

16%

11.50%

12%

Small Business Rate (if applicable)

2.50%

3.20%

Example of Tax Savings: $1,000 Corporate Donation

A $1,000 corporate donation will reduce the taxable income by $1,000.

The reduction in tax payable depends on the combined corporate tax rate. For example, in Alberta, the general corporate tax rate is 23% (15% federal + 8% provincial). This would result in tax savings of $230, calculated as 23% of $1,000.

Small businesses may be subject to a different rate. For example, a small business in British Columbia would have a combined small business tax rate of 11% (9% federal + 2% provincial). This would result in tax savings of $110, calculated as 11% of $1,000.*

What Counts as a Gift for Registered Charities

According to CRA guidelines, for a donation (or gift) to a registered charity like Bladder Cancer Canada to qualify and allow issuance of a tax receipt, certain conditions must be met. These include that the gift must be given voluntarily, must involve a transfer of property (i.e. not just service or labour), and the donor must not receive a significant advantage in return.

*Calculations are based on tax rates effective for the 2023 tax year.

The information on this website regarding corporate giving is for general purposes only and should not be taken as tax, legal, or financial advice. Be sure to consult a financial advisor before making any decisions.

Partner with Bladder Cancer Canada

Bladder Cancer Canada is the first and only patient advocacy organization in Canada dedicated solely to bladder cancer issues. By supporting through donations from corporations, you’re directly helping patients and families while empowering research and awareness initiatives.

Corporate partners play a vital role in strengthening communities, inspiring employees, and showing customers a commitment to meaningful change. Together, we can advance support, advocacy, and innovation in bladder cancer care.