Your decisions today will save children’s lives for years to come.

Today’s financial planning options could allow you to give more to Children’s than you think. There are many ways to give: stocks, gifts in kind, RRSPs, bequests, property – the options are extensive.

Planning now could have a positive impact on your tax situation, providing a donation to a charity without sacrificing what you pass on to your loved ones. A financial planner can help choose the options that best fit your personal goals and financial situation.

Your planned gift to Children’s Health Foundation will help children like Jesse survive critical illness or injury, so that they can live their lives to the fullest.  Your gift can be a tribute to a loved one, a declaration of hope or a gift of thanks.  For many, it’s an important part of estate planning, that could have both a positive impact on your tax situation and potentially provide a greater amount in the future, for the children who most need our help.

Whatever your reasons, providing a legacy gift to Children’s Health Foundation will ensure vital funding is available for exceptional medical care, specialized patient programs, equipment and research.  While gift planning is an important decision, the process is not a difficult one. The Children’s Health Foundation is very happy to work with you and your advisors on a confidential basis to ensure all your goals are met.

Please consider including Children’s Health Foundation in your plans through one of these options:

Bequests

Make a gift through your will. All bequests for the benefit of Children’s Hospital and Children’s Health Research Institute should be directed in your will to Children’s Health Foundation.

SAMPLE BEQUEST CLAUSES - you can use to make your gift to Children's.

Have you already included Children's in your will? Thank you so much! We would love to hear from you.

LEGACY GIFT CONFIRMATION FORM

Gift of Shares

Donate Stocks and Securities. Recent federal incentives have made it very attractive to donate publicly listed securities that have appreciated in value. Canadians are no longer taxed on the capital gain accrued on gifts of publicly traded securities when the securities are donated to a registered charity such as Children’s Health Foundation.

GIFT OF SECURITIES TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION FORM

Life Insurance

Make a substantial gift by naming Children’s Health Foundation as the owner or beneficiary of a new life insurance policy. The premiums you pay qualify for a tax receipt. You can also transfer ownership of an existing policy to Children’s Health Foundation and receive a tax credit for the cash surrender value.

Gift of Property

A gift of property can include real estate, securities, works of art, jewelry or collections. After an independent appraisal, the Foundation will provide you with a tax receipt.

Charitable Gift Annuity

A charitable gift annuity is a gift that guarantees you a lifetime income while providing a sum of money to help sick children. Children’s Health Foundation invests your funds with a commercial insurance company and provides income to you for life. All or a portion of this income can be tax-free, depending on your age.

How To Make A Legacy Gift

We would be pleased to work with you and your advisors to arrange a planned gift that best suits your goals. To learn how you can leave a legacy to help shape the future of children’s healthcare and research, please contact jcahill [at] childhealth [dot] ca (Jennepher Cahill), Philanthropy Associate 519-432-8062 ext. 132.

We strongly encourage you to seek professional legal, estate planning and/or financial advice when making decisions about your gift to Children’s Health Foundation.