Rules for Charity Fund Club Championships

The ACBL rules governing Charity Fund Club Championships require that the first Charity Club Championship game a Canadian club holds must be designated for the benefit of the CBF Charitable Fund.

After the initial game, every second Charity Club Championship game must continue to support the CBF Charitable Fund. In simple terms, clubs may alternate the beneficiary between:

  • the CBF Charitable Fund, and
  • a local charity selected by the club.

The fee of $4 per table and all proceeds designated for the CBF Charitable Fund must be remitted to the CBF office.

Guidelines for CBF Charitable Fund Donations

The CBF Charitable Fund supports charitable activities that directly benefit Canadians. Donations are made only to non-profit, local, provincial, national, or international organizations with programs that the Trustees determine improve the health and welfare of the community.

All recipient organizations must have a valid Canada Revenue Agency registered charity number.

Trustees consider applications for specific projects and look for requests that include clear budgets and timelines.

Donations may be granted for specific or general purposes, and for projects covering a defined period. Multi-year projects may be approved but must undergo periodic review.

Priority Is Given To Organizations That:

  • improve quality of life
  • encourage effective use of community resources
  • address widespread community needs
  • demonstrate new approaches or innovative techniques
  • address root causes rather than symptoms
  • serve all individuals without discrimination
  • are willing to acknowledge CBF support publicly

Capital projects may be considered when there is a demonstrated need. Pilot or demonstration projects must include a credible plan for long-term viability.

Donations Are Not Usually Made To:

  • religious organizations for religious activities
  • political organizations for political activities
  • build or add to endowment funds
  • cover ongoing operating expenses of established organizations
  • duplicate existing government-funded services