Donate securities — get a big break on taxes — help Wildsight’s work

Clean water, intact ecosystems and healthy communities are true securities — for our children and for future generations.

Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are also securities. An “in-kind” transfer of these financial securities is a good way to help Wildsight take care of our real security: the places we call home. There are also tax benefits for the donor.

Substantial tax benefits

Did you know there are no capital gains taxes on all gifts of publicly-traded securities to public charities like Wildsight?

This is good news, because an “in-kind” transfer of the security itself will give the donor substantial tax benefits, such as increasing your current after-tax cash flow. As a donor, you will receive an immediate donation receipt.

What you’ll get in return

You’ll pay no taxes on capital gains when you transfer securities to Wildsight.
You’ll receive a charitable tax receipt for the full amount of the donation. On average, your donation will generate a tax credit worth approximately 44 to 49 per cent of the gift’s value.
You’ll know you are helping Wildsight continue its work.

How does it work?

Securities are easily handled and can be transferred physically by delivery or electronically. You can transfer securities from your home computer.

Or, we invite you to contact us at Wildsight:

Main Office:  2-495 Wallinger Ave. Kimberley, BC V1A 1Z6

Phone: 250.427.9325 Fax: 1.888.408.0385

Email: office@wildsight.ca

Charitable Number: 134892496 RR0001

Details, details, details

If the securities are hand-delivered or mailed, a properly executed power of attorney is required. Wildsight’s policy is to issue a receipt for the closing value in Canadian dollars on the date the shares are received and accepted.

A gift of securities to a charity benefits both the donor and the charity. Listed Securities include stocks, bonds, bills, warrants and futures traded on approved stock exchanges in Canada and certain other countries. They also include mutual funds.

“Stocks, bonds, and other investments can be good long-term investments, but they become a form of taxable income when converted to cash. By transferring your securities to Wildsight, you not only receive a charitable receipt for the donation, but you also avoid the capital gains tax you would otherwise owe.”

~ Emma Baker, Wildsight Administrative Director


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	Donate securities — get a big break on taxes — help Wildsight’s work Clean water, intact ecosystems and healthy communities are true securities — for our children and for future generations. Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are also securities. An “in-kind” transfer of these financial securities is a good way to help Wildsight take care of our real security: the places we call home. There are also tax benefits for the donor. Substantial tax benefits Did you know there are no capital gains taxes on all gifts of publicly-traded securities to public charities like Wildsight? This is good news, because an “in-kind” transfer of the security itself will give the donor substantial tax benefits, such as increasing your current after-tax cash flow. As a donor, you will receive an immediate donation receipt. What you’ll get in return You’ll pay no taxes on capital gains when you transfer securities to Wildsight. You’ll receive a charitable tax receipt for the full amount of the donation. On average, your donation will generate a tax credit worth approximately 44 to 49 per cent of the gift’s value. You’ll know you are helping Wildsight continue its work. How does it work? Securities are easily handled and can be transferred physically by delivery or electronically. You can transfer securities from your home computer. Or, we invite you to contact us at Wildsight: Main Office:  2-495 Wallinger Ave. Kimberley, BC V1A 1Z6 Phone: 250.427.9325 Fax: 1.888.408.0385 Email: office@wildsight.ca Charitable Number: 134892496 RR0001 Details, details, details If the securities are hand-delivered or mailed, a properly executed power of attorney is required. Wildsight’s policy is to issue a receipt for the closing value in Canadian dollars on the date the shares are received and accepted. A gift of securities to a charity benefits both the donor and the charity. Listed Securities include stocks, bonds, bills, warrants and futures traded on approved stock exchanges in Canada and certain other countries. They also include mutual funds. “Stocks, bonds, and other investments can be good long-term investments, but they become a form of taxable income when converted to cash. By transferring your securities to Wildsight, you not only receive a charitable receipt for the donation, but you also avoid the capital gains tax you would otherwise owe.” ~ Emma Baker, Wildsight Administrative Director

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Donate securities — get a big break on taxes — help Wildsight’s work