Why Support CMCA?
CMCA is a volunteer-run non-profit serving the Calgary Mongolian community. We were formally founded in March 2026 with 75 founding members and five elected board members.
Every dollar contributed goes directly to community programs — there are no hidden administration fees at this stage.
Your contribution supports:
Naadam Festival
Our annual signature cultural celebration keeping Mongolian heritage alive in Calgary.
Newcomer settlement services
Helping new Mongolian families navigate housing, schools, and government services.
Youth programs
after-school tutoring, language classes, and leadership development for children and teens.
Community gatherings
Networking events, holiday celebrations, and community dinners connecting Mongolian families and helping to build better social support for those in need.
Where Contributions Go
Explore our
key statistics
CMCA publishes an annual financial report. Request a copy at cmca2026@gmail.com.
20%
Youth and education programs
45%
Cultural events and Naadam
10%
Community operations and administration
25%
Newcomer support services
How to Contribute
Contribution options:
One-time contribution in any amount
Monthly recurring contribution — cancel at any time
✽ What it supports
Community newsletter and communications
$25.00Help to keep your communication hub running.
One community event
$50.00Support your community events.
Youth program session
$100.00Make your youth programs active.
Naadam Festival contribution
$250.00Help creating your yearly Naadam Festival event.
Founding-level community supporter
$500.00Become the founding pillar of your community.
All contributions are welcome
any amountBe a part of your community and help building your future.
✽ Additional Info
Payment:
Processed securely by Stripe. CMCA never stores your card number.
Designation:
You may direct your contribution to a specific program area — Naadam, youth programs, newcomer support, general operations, or the charitable status application.
Anonymous contributions:
Available. Select the anonymous option at checkout. A confirmation email will be sent privately; your name will not appear in any public recognition.
Make a Donation
Small or large, your contribution is essential.
Confirmation and Records
A confirmation email will be sent to the address you provide. This email confirms your payment was received. It is not a charitable tax receipt and cannot be used for income tax purposes.
Please keep this email for your own records. If you do not receive any confirmation email, check your spam folder or contact cmca2026@gmail.com.
Important Notice — Tax Receipts Not Yet Available
⚠️ CMCA cannot issue charitable tax receipts at this time.
CMCA is not currently a registered charity. We may apply to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in the future. Until we receive charitable status, your contributions are not tax-deductibleand no tax receipt will be issued.
Your gift is a voluntary community investment. We will notify you by email if and when we receive charitable status.
Monthly Contributions
Monthly contributions can be cancelled at any time by:
- Emailing cmca2026@gmail.com
- Logging into your member portal at cmca.odoo.com/my-membership
Cancellation takes effect before the next scheduled charge. CMCA will confirm cancellation by email.
Refund Policy
Contributions are non-refundable except in the case of a verified payment processing error — for example, a duplicate charge or an amount different from what you authorized.
If you believe an error occurred, contact cmca2026@gmail.com within 30 days of the transaction with your transaction reference number. Refunds for other circumstances are at CMCA's sole discretion.
CMCA is not obligated to refund a contribution because a contributor has changed their mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
In this section, you can find some answers to the common questions asked about our donation process.
CMCA was incorporated in March 2026. Receiving registered charitable status from CRA is a separate legal process that typically takes 6–18 months after incorporation. We have submitted our application and are awaiting approval.
No. Tax receipts can only be issued for contributions made on or after the date CRA officially grants charitable status. Contributions made before that date are not retroactively eligible.
We will announce clearly when tax receipts become available.
Yes. All payments are processed by Stripe (PCI DSS compliant). CMCA never stores your card number on its servers.
Yes. Select the anonymous option when contributing. A confirmation email is sent to you privately. Your name will not appear in any public donor recognition.
All contributions are processed in Canadian dollars (CAD). Your bank will convert at the current exchange rate if contributing from outside Canada.
Email cmca2026@gmail.com or cancel through your member portal at any time.
CMCA publishes an annual financial report. Request a copy at cmca2026@gmail.com. See the allocation table above for the current breakdown.
Ready to donate?
CMCA is a volunteer-run non-profit serving the Calgary Mongolian community. Every dollar contributed goes directly to community programs.