Ways To Give
Achieve your charitable goals by centralizing all your giving in one place, then benefit from efficient, tax-wise giving methods.
We pride ourselves on our flexibility and expertise in helping you develop a philanthropic solution that fits your goals.
Are you considering opening a fund at the JCF but are not sure what type of gift to make?
Here are a few options to consider.
Making a Gift Today: A DAF
Witness the impact of your generosity in real time. It all starts with a Donor Advised Fund.
A DAF allows you to make simple, tax-effective donations whenever you please.
The benefits are many:
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Receive a charitable tax receipt immediately after donating
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Grow your funds and therefore your impact tax-free
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Fund your account from a wide variety of assets
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Check your balance and contribution history anytime
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Centralize all tax receipts in one digital location
Gifts of Cash
and Marketable
Securities
Making a cash donation is hassle-free: Simply write a cheque, set up a bank transfer, or authorize a charge on your credit card. A gift of cash will generate a tax receipt in the year it is given.
For gifts of publicly traded securities, bonds, or real estate, a tax receipt will be issued for the fair market value of the gift at the time of the donation. For gifts of securities and real estate (on a secondary residence), you may also benefit from tax savings by eliminating the potential capital gains tax.
Securities Calculator
Making a
Deferred Gift
When you make a deferred gift, you can incur significant tax advantages for your estate while leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.
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Bequest
A bequest is a flexible gift that gives you full control of your assets during your lifetime, while also preserving the ability to make modifications to your future gift. You can structure a bequest to leave a specified dollar amount, a percentage, or the residue of your estate in your Will. The estate will receive a tax deduction for any bequest to a charity. Most importantly, because you are not actually making a gift until after your lifetime, you can change your gift at any time.
*These descriptions are informational only and do not constitute legal or tax advice as to how a specific gift vehicle will impact you. Always consult with your professional advisors. -
Life Insurance
Modest investment, significant impact. Either purchase a new policy and name the JCF as owner and beneficiary or transfer an existing policy that you no longer need to the JCF.
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Charitable
Remainder TrustA Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is a tax-saving alternative for older donors who want to make a gift while preserving or maximizing their current income. It offers the donor lifetime income along with substantial, immediate tax savings. After your life, the property in the trust will be transferred to the charity of your choice.
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