When establishing a Fund, we accept donations of more than just cash, and your gift is always tax-deductible. We can work with you and/or your professional advisor to help you decide which giving option is most advantageous to you.

Cash
An easy way to give is by cash, cheque, money order, credit card, or wire transfer. We also accept treasury bills and GICs. Your gift can be invested right away to generate immediate tax savings. If you wish to liquidate an asset to make a cash gift, consider donating the asset rather than the cash - there maybe be some tax advantages for doing so.

Publicly-Traded Securities
There is no capital gains tax on gifts of publicly-traded securities to public charities and foundations like us, which makes this already popular type of gift even more advantageous.

Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance can be a significant future gift at a very affordable present cost. By making us the owner and beneficiary of your policy, you will receive a tax receipt for the policy's surrender cash value and for any premium payments you make after the policy is transferred.

Real Estate
We accept gifts of real estate and provide a tax receipt for the fair market value of your property.

Gifts-in-Kind
Non-monetary gifts-in-kind, such as art, antiques, or jewellery may be accepted. Tax receipts are provided for the fair market value of the item.

RRSPs and RRIFs
You may donate all, or a portion, of your Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) or your Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs). Tax receipts are provided for the amount donated. if your gift is made from your RRSP before you turn 70, you can obtain a waiver from Canada Revenue Agency so you don't pay the withholding tax.

Contact Us
To discuss these giving options in greater detail, please contact a member of our Development and Professional Advisory Services Team ››