Donate to support our local community

NZF Canada x CARE

Your donation helps provide food, shelter, clothing, and essential support directly to families in need, right here in Canada. By donating today, you're becoming part of a community that's making a lasting impact locally.

$400

Covers a family's utilities and bills for one month, ensuring access to water, heat and electricity

$850

Provides a family with food and groceries for one month, keeping them free from hunger and protecting their well-being

$2000

Help subsidize a family's rent for one month, saving them from eviction

400 $

Covers a family's utilities and bills for one month, ensuring access to water, heat and electricity

850 $

Provides a family with food and groceries for one month, keeping them free from hunger and protecting their well-being

2000 $

Help subsidize a family's rent for one month, saving them from eviction

Other ways to donate

Transfer your donation by electronic transfer to

Name:

National Zakat Foundation

Email:

finance@nzfcanada.com

I want a tax receipt

Important: In the message section of your e-transfer, please include:
CARE Canada x NZF - Zakat or Sadaqah

This ensures your donation is directed appropriately within our internal systems.

1. Please make checks payable to the National Zakat Foundation

2. Mailing address: 214-115 Matheson Blvd W Mississauga ON L5R 3L1

3. Please write the type of donation in the memo. (e.g. Zakat or Sadaqah)

4. Important: In the cheque memo line, please write:
|CARE Canada x NZF - Zakat or Sadaqah|

This ensures your donation is directed appropriately within our internal systems.

Donate stocks and securities

Donating stocks and securities is one of the most effective ways to give. Since capital gains tax is not applicable, the National Zakat Foundation will receive the fair market value of the donated security. Your tax receipt will reflect this higher amount, allowing you to give more.

Shares and securities

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are our answers to frequently asked questions.

How do non-refundable tax credits on charitable donations work?

Yes, the National Zakat Foundation is a registered charity in Canada. When you donate online by credit card, your tax receipt will be emailed to you immediately. For other donations, keep your tax receipt; it will be emailed to you in February of the following year.

Do you accept employee matching donations?

Yes! Many companies match employee donations. Click here to see if your employer will match your contribution to NZF Canada.

Can I donate in a currency other than CAD?

We accept online donations from around the world, your credit card will be charged and converted into Canadian currency.

Where can I learn more about NZF's impact?

Click here to learn more about our impact and read our annual reports.

Can I organize my own fundraiser for NZF Canada?

If you would like to organize your own fundraiser for NZF Canada, please contact us at donorcare@nzfcanada.com.

How to manage recurring donations?

If you'd like to update or make a change to your recurring donation, please contact finance@nzfcanada.com

Can I donate shares?

Yes, NZF accepts donations of shares and securities. Visit
‍www.nzfcanada.com/donate/securities to learn more .

What are the administrative costs incurred by NZF?

Our administrative fees range from 4% to 6% depending on the year of operation. Our policy is to cover all administrative costs with non-zakat donations as a priority.

Quran and Hadith

Zakat in the Quran and Hadiths

“…So recite what is easy, establish prayer, pay the zakat, and lend a good loan to Allah. And whatever good you undertake, you will find it with Allah. That is better and greater in reward. And ask Allah for forgiveness. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.”

Surah Muzammil: 20

Zakat in the Qur’an and Hadith

“…So recite what is easy from it and establish prayer and give zakat and loan Allah a good loan. And whatever good you put forward for yourselves- you will find it with Allah. It is better and greater in reward. And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.”

(Surah Muzammil: 20)