What will your legacy be?
For more information, please contact:
Julie Jelinek
(905) 842-2891 Ext. 223
1 (800) 768-3030 Ext. 223
You can make a large impact on the future of Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides with a planned gift. Scroll down to find out more about gifts in wills and other types of legacy gifts, or please contact us for further information..
- Bequest in Your Will
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Remembering Lions Foundation of Canada in your will is a generous act and surprisingly simple, while transforming lives in years to come. You can add an amendment to your existing will and specify an amount or a portion of cash, property or securities to be donated to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. You can also choose to leave a residuary bequest which is the amount remaining in your estate after all specific and general gifts are given. Your lawyer can draft your will or add a codicil.
The legal name to include in your will is “Lions Foundation of Canada”.
Please let us know of your bequest and wishes and of course, we will respect your privacy.
- Securities (Company Shares)
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If you have public company shares that have increased in value, there are several tax advantages to transferring the actual appreciated shares as a donation, now or in the future. To choose this option, please visit securities.
- Donor Advised Funds at a Community Foundation or Bank
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A fund held at a Community Foundation or bank has become quite popular. You can have your own “foundation” without the administrative burden of a private foundation.
- Charitable Gift Annuities
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A gift annuity guarantees payments to you for your lifetime, some of which can be tax-free. The portion of the sum you contribute is a gift that will immediately support Dog Guide programs.
- Charitable Trust
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A charitable trust allows you to retain the income of current investments while making a gift to Lions Foundation of Canada in the future.
- Designating a RRSP or TFSA
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If you own a RRSP or Tax Free Savings Account, you can choose to designate Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides as the beneficiary.
- Donating or Transferring Life Insurance
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A gift of life insurance allows you to make a large gift in the future by making smaller tax-receiptable premium payments now.
- Endowment Fund
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An endowment fund is an excellent way to make your gift last well into the future. For gifts of $10,000 or more, an endowment can be established in your name. The interest generated annually from the investment is used to support Dog Guide programs.
- Memorial Gifts
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You can honour the life of a loved one through a donation, of any kind. There is also a Pet Memorial Wall to commemorate a beloved pet. Click here to memorial link.
The legal name is Lions Foundation of Canada and the CRA Business # is 13024 5129 RR0001
Legacy Program Brochure
For more information about becoming a Dog Guide Legacy Leader, please contact:
Julie Jelinek
(905) 842-2891 Ext. 223
1 (800) 768-3030 Ext. 223