Gifts of securities
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Support ongoing rescue work for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife with a gift of securities or other financial assets. Donating securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, is a simple and effective way to make a meaningful contribution beyond a traditional cash gift.
The gift that keeps on giving
Donating securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, is a simple and effective way to make a meaningful contribution beyond a traditional cash gift. The donation means transferring ownership of these investments from your account directly to our organization. The transfer is typically arranged through your financial institution and does not require a cash donation. Once the securities are received, they are used to support our wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and care efforts.
A gift of securities can also help manage your tax obligations. These can be valuable opportunities to transform assets into immediate tax benefits with significant support for the rehabilitation of wildlife in your local community.
- Pay no tax on the capital gains that have accumulated on the donated securities, allowing you to give more and make a bigger impact.
- Protect the tax credits for use against other taxable income.
- Receive a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value of the securities.
- Create a charitable legacy through will planning for many years to come.
How to donate securities
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Inform your financial advisor of your wish to donate securities to Wildlife Rescue. Wildlife Rescue cannot provide investment advice; donors should consult their financial or tax advisor before making a securities gift.
Together with your advisor, complete the Charitable Donation of Securities Form. Ask your advisor to send a completed copy of the form to giving@wildliferescue.ca AND to our broker, TD Waterhouse.
Notify Wildlife Rescue when a transfer is initiated, as securities are often received without donor identification.
Please include your full name, mailing address, and email address with your securities donation so that a tax receipt and acknowledgment can be issued. Without this information, we are unable to issue a tax receipt.
You will be issued a charitable tax receipt for the market closing price on the day the securities are received in our TD Investment Account. Allow time for processing, as receipts are issued after the transfer has been completed and confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Donations of publicly traded securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, are eligible for tax receipts based on the fair market value on the date received in our brokerage account. Please notify Wildlife Rescue when initiating the transfer by contacting the Community Relations team at 604-526-2747 ext. 502 or via email giving@wildliferescue.ca
We accept publicly traded securities, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Transfer ownership directly from your account to our brokerage account. Please reach out to the Community Relations team at 604-526-2747 ext. 502 or via email giving@wildliferescue.ca to receive the Securities Transfer form and notify Wildlife Rescue when initiating the transfer so we can properly track and issue your tax receipt.
Tax receipts are issued for the fair market value on the date the securities are received in our brokerage account, in accordance with CRA guidelines.
Timing affects which tax year the receipt is issued for, so if you have a year-end deadline, kindly coordinate with us by contacting the Community Relations team at 604-526-2747 ext. 502 or via email giving@wildliferescue.ca
No, we cannot provide investment or tax advice. Please consult your financial or tax advisor before donating securities.
Receipts are issued after the transfer is completed and confirmed. Processing times may vary depending on donation volume.
Our Community Relations team is here to help you. You can reach us at 604-526-2747 ext. 502 or via email giving@wildliferescue.ca.
Gifts-in-Kind (Non-Cash Donations)
We accept:
- Securities: Publicly traded securities
- Program and operational items: e.g., towels, sheets.
Please contact our Community Relations team at 604-526-2747 ext. 502 or via email giving@wildliferescue.ca for an up-to-date list of needed items.
Eligible gift-in-kind items may receive a tax receipt if unused and accompanied by a sales receipt. Not all items can be accepted due to program needs, safety, or storage limits.
Donations of publicly traded securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, are eligible for tax receipts based on the fair market value on the date received in our brokerage account.
Please contact our Community Relations team at 604-526-2747 ext. 502 or via email giving@wildliferescue.ca when you have questions regarding gifts in-kind. Including a photo of the item in your email is very helpful.
Privacy & data collection
We collect your full name, mailing address, email address, and optionally your phone number to process your donation and issue a tax receipt.
Access to financial information is restricted and handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy to protect your data.
Yes. Donations are processed through secure payment platforms that use industry-standard encryption and security measures. You can make a secure donation here.
Access to financial information is restricted and handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy to protect your data.
Yes, you can manage your email and postal preferences anytime by contacting our Community Relations team via email giving@wildliferescue.ca or by calling us at 604-526-2747 ext. 502. You can also update your preferences by clicking the link at the bottom of any Wildlife Rescue marketing email.
