Everyone must dispose of stock at one time or another. When you make a gift of securities to Watersheds Canada, you put that stock in knowing you are supporting our organization in defending Canada’s lakes and rivers from climate change and over-development. Your support will be celebrated through action-based programs that restore shorelines, create habitat, and teach others about your example for freshwater stewardship.
Named grants and endowment gifts
Watersheds Canada’s team will work with our donors to develop objectives that match our programs and the desires of our donors. We are committed to listening and delivering.
Why donate shares to Watersheds Canada?
From a tax perspective, this is one of the most advantageous ways of making a charitable gift.
Watersheds Canada will issue a tax receipt for the full market value of the gift at the time of the donation. You pay no capital gains tax on the appreciated value (increased price) of your securities. Donating securities directly to Watersheds Canada avoids the tax on capital gains, maximizes the return on your investment, and protects the tax credits for use against other taxable income.
Donating securities is a simple process.
Watersheds Canada has an account with RBC Dominion Securities to facilitate the receipt of donated publicly listed securities. To make a gift of securities to Watersheds Canada, your financial advisor can fill out this online securities transfer form.
For more information on donating stocks and securities, please contact:
Robert Pye
Executive Director
Watersheds Canada
705-313-1700
pye@watersheds.ca
Interested in learning more about other legacy giving options? Learn about land donation, life insurance, or a contribution to Watersheds Canada in your will. You can also download our legacy giving pamphlet.