Nonprofit Organizations

British Columbia (provincial law). Governs how societies (not-for-profit corporations) are created and run in BC.

Everything you need to know to start a nonprofit in BC, including information on the Society Act and how to incorporate, maintain, and dissolve your society.

This service allows you to: Incorporate your Society; File a Transition Application; File an Annual Report; Change registered office address; Update director information; Change bylaws; Access certified documents; Register an Extraprovincial; Non-share Corporation.

Frequently asked questions include: Are Canadian charities allowed to conduct political activities? Are there Residency Requirements for the Directors of a Canadian Charity? Can a Canadian charity do any social activities? Can Canadian Charities Operate Outside of Canada? Can Canadian Charities use Foreign Intermediaries or Contractors? How do I find out more about Canadian Charities and Foreign Activities?

Step-by-step instructions on registering to operate nationwide as a nonprofit. Includes downloadable forms, information kits, legislation, policies, and more.

Connects charities and nonprofits with resources that help develop organizations and support the work you do for your communities.

Click "Transition to the new Societies Act" for information on how to ensure that your society complies with the New Society Act and offers guidance for those societies incorporated in BC prior to November 28, 2016 who must transition.

Information about registered charities, including how they are different from other nonprofit organizations.

Provides staff of charitable and non-profit organizations in British Columbia with access to the latest research and knowledge in their fields.

Choose from a variety of options including funding for: Arts, Culture, Sport, Environment, for Indigenous People, Health Research and Student Aid.

Options are available for cultural nonprofits and organizations.

Search for BC funding and grant opportunities.

British Columbia funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations. List created by the University of British Columbia.

Arts, community, green, heritage conservation, and sports grants are provided by the City of Vancouver.

Supports neighbourhood-based groups who want to creatively enhance parks or other public lands through community art, environmental stewardship, or garden projects. 

The Vancouver Foundation supports thousands of community projects every year. Highlights include: systems change grants, small neigbourhood grants, investment readiness, and more.

Provides links to funding agencies Canadian individuals and organizations: Canadian Foundations; Arms-Length Agencies and Independent Funding Sources; Corporate Funding Programs; Government Funding Programs; Microcredit Funding Programs

Both national and provincial funding opportunities offered by large corporations.

Multiple lists of funding sources which provide monetary support for schools, public libraries, researchers, academic institutions, and even individuals for research, educational enhancement, or a variety of other related purposes.

The Canadian Donor's Guide is the annual reference book for donors and their advisors containing data on charities collected by questionnaire as well as pertinent editorial content.

Most of the service agencies listed here are either nonprofits or charities.

All listings are charities and therefore are registered nonprofit organizations. There is also a geographic index for the organization’s head office.

Updated reports on approximately 760 charities. Gives details of their programs, finances, salary information, registration number and more. Search box also enables searching other ways than just by a charity's name.

Provides lists of newly incorporated societies in BC from 2011 onward. To access this list, select: Corporate Registry Notices --> Societies and Firms --> select a Year --> select a Date --> Incorporations (BC).

Searchable database of registered as well as revoked charities in Canada.

Directory of Canadian charities and nonprofits organized by type of organization (e.g., arts, education, poverty, etc.).