Ways to Give ~
Here at the Community Foundation, we are experts in the many ways of giving.
We harness your gifts of donations and resources to help build legacies all across Saskatchewan. On your behalf, we handle all the details of your valued donation. Not only do we provide guidance to individuals, we provide opportunities for businesses to partake in employee giving campaigns and point-of-sales donations as well.
The Gift of Giving
Many charities, especially smaller ones, do not have the expertise or capacity to handle unique donations. In working with the Community Foundation, you can let the charities you love focus on what they do best, and in working with us, you can ensure they receive sustainable funding forever through a Legacy Fund or immediate funding through a Flow-Through Fund. We provide expertise on the gifting of many kinds of commodities and personal belongings, including:
Monetary Donations
We accept donations by cash, cheque, e-transfer, or even credit card. While these options are convenient, typically these gifts are the least tax efficient way of donating. As such, we encourage you to explore our other options to see if there is a more efficient way you can support your local community.
Donations of Public Securities
Your publicly traded stocks (CDN or USD) or mutual funds can be donated to the Foundation. We offer this service now with zero fees when transferring to your fund! There are substantial tax advantages and greater benefits with this method of giving when compared to donating cash.
Life Insurance Policies
There are numerous options, and we can help guide you in the right direction. We currently hold a number of life insurance policies donated by individuals to power their legacies after they pass.
Thinking of canceling an old insurance plan? Speak with one of our Giving Experts today to see how easy it is to transfer your old plan to the Community Foundation.
Charitable Remainder Trust
Did you know a Will can be contested through the courts? In Saskatchewan, a Will that has gone through probate is publicly available. Through a CRT, assets such as homes, cars, RRSP, etc. are donated into it, you receive a tax receipt for the market value, and then during your lifetime you can still use those assets. Once you pass, the assets skip the probate and estate process and are transferred to the Foundation to then honour your life well-lived.
Private Company Shares
The donation of preferred shares could increase your tax benefits of up to 16% over donating cash from dividends. Even more powerful can be the use of life insurance through your business backing those preferred share donations.
Mutual Funds, RRSPs, or RRIFs
The donation of your mutual funds or RRSPs can be coordinated with no fees. You receive a tax receipt for the full market value.
Donation of Land
Land can be donated through the Foundation to power your Legacy Fund. If you are considering donating farmland, talk with us today to explore how you can honour your family land forever.
Donation of Mineral Rights
You can donate your mineral rights, receive a tax receipt of the market value, and we can hold your mineral rights in honour of your family legacy forever. For over a decade, we have managed over $2 million in mineral rights, and the royalties earned each year go to the families’ funds.
Real Estate
Donations of homes, cottages, rental properties, and more can all be coordinated through the Community Foundation.
Other Assets
Vehicles, works of art, or basically any other asset can be donated to the Foundation. Give us a call to discuss further and we can chat about options and how we can make the process seamless.
How to Give
When you’ve decided to give back to your community, you’ll want to consider the options that work best for you and your situation. We are happy to work directly with families, charities, corporations, and legal and financial advisors. If preferred, your donation may also remain anonymous. Below are several ways to go about making a gift:
Cash Donations
Credit Card Payments
You can give to a specific fund held at our Foundation online through our Giving Hub or by providing your information over the phone. You can also set up recurring donations using either of these methods.
Cheques
Please make the cheque out to Saskatchewan Community Foundation, and ensure to include the Fund Name in the memo line. To get a tax receipt, you must include your mailing address (on the envelope) or enclose your email address inside.
Please drop off or mail your cheque to the following address:
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation
1911 Broad Street
Regina, SK, S4P 1Y1
E-Transfers
Before sending an e-transfer to the Community Foundation, we need to ensure we have your correct information so we can send you a tax receipt. Please call or email [email protected] with the following:
- Your full name
- Your email address
- Your mailing address
Send the e-transfer to [email protected], and include the following information in the memo:
- Your full name
- The name of the fund you are donating to
Security Transfers
We make it easy for you to make a gift of securities to the Community Foundation. Download and fill out our Stock & Securities Transfer Form, and send a scanned copy to [email protected]. Once completed, you must initiate the transfer of securities. If you have any questions, please reach out to our finance team for assistance.
All Other Non-Cash Donations
Both individuals and professional advisors can reach out to a member of our finance team to discuss the most efficient way to donate and to get started on the process.
Enhance Your Giving
The Community Foundation can help you make more of an impact with your gift. There are various programs opportunities you can take advantage of that will enhance your gift, and will allow you to make a greater impact within your community. Various programs and opportunities like:
Charity Fund Matching Program
Thanks to the generous gift of an anonymous donor, the Community Foundation is able to support the long-term sustainability of local organizations through the growth of Legacy (Endowed) Funds. For every dollar contributed to a charity’s Legacy Fund held at the Community Foundation, we will contribute an additional 10% on an annual basis (up to $50,000).
Canada Cultural Investment Fund
The Endowment Incentive Component of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund (CCIF) encourages donors to contribute to Legacy (Endowed) Funds for eligible non-profit professional arts organizations. The Canadian Heritage program provides up to dollar-for-dollar matching on private donations into approved Legacy (Endowed) Funds.
Celebrating Your Legacy Through a Legacy Fund
Legacy Funds provide a sustainable way of giving forever. There are several different options available to ensure you are making the best possible impact within the community. With the Legacy Giving Booklet, see how the Community Foundation can help optimize, honour and protect your legacy so you can continue to make a lasting impact within the community for generations to come.
More Information
At the Community Foundation, we are the experts when it comes to giving. If you want to learn more about how the we can help you make the most of your giving, how we process a variety of donation types, or how to get started please email us at [email protected] or call 306-751-4756. We’d love to have a conversation!
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