Can I claim a donation to a Church not based in Canada?

[zanzibarr]

I made a cash donation to a church in the Caribbean that my wife belonged to. They gave me a receipt. Can I claim that on my return?

[zanzibarr]

To add more details, the Church in the Caribbean is of the same denomination as the one we go to here in Canada, which is registered with the CRA.

[fuzzy]

The Church in another country may be of the same denomination, but still may not be registered in Canada.

[zanzibarr]

Thanks for the help. :smile:

[fuzzy]

You're welcome

[fuzzy · Accepted solution]

Generally not unless it is a registered charity.  Please see http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns300-350/349/gfts-eng.html