Leave a Legacy
1.3 million Canadians today have already left gifts in their wills to the causes they care about most.
Many cannot give large sums now, but considering the value of their estates, they realize a charitable bequest can be the most meaningful gift of their lifetime. For years to come, you can help communities achieve their goals! You can help children flourish, equip parents to support their families, and train leaders for a better future.
Explore how to leave your legacy, today.
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“I feel happy that FH supported my family and educated us on everything. Now my family spends less money buying water, my children go to school properly, and I have time to earn an income." — Sreytoch, Cambodia
"I believe that having a generosity mindset changes your life… It's really helpful to see the financial benefits, too. I could give less money away in taxes and instead give it to a charity." — Ali, Canada
GIFTS THAT COST YOU NOTHING NOW
Gifts in your will
You can choose to share your incredible care and compassion for years to come by leaving a gift in your will to Food for the Hungry Canada (FH Canada). This will create an ongoing contribution to the lives of children and communities around the world. Together with your loved ones, talk to your advisors to create or update your will to leave a lasting impact that reflects your values and passions.The most common ways people like to include their gift in their Will:
Residual Bequest
FH Canada receives a percentage of the remaining residue of your estate after other specific legacies have been fulfilled. Many prefer to give a residual gift as it keeps inflation in line and does not lose value over time.
FH Canada receives a percentage of the remaining residue of your estate after other specific legacies have been fulfilled. Many prefer to give a residual gift as it keeps inflation in line and does not lose value over time.
Specific Bequest
FH Canada receives a specific dollar amount. You can also give a specific asset, such as shares in a company.
FH Canada receives a specific dollar amount. You can also give a specific asset, such as shares in a company.
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Gift of Securities
When you donate shares, mutual funds, or bonds, you will receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the donation. Depending on your financial situation, you may avoid capital gains tax on these donations and the benefit of no capital gains tax paid.
When you donate shares, mutual funds, or bonds, you will receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the donation. Depending on your financial situation, you may avoid capital gains tax on these donations and the benefit of no capital gains tax paid.
Give through a Donor-Advised Fund
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) provide flexibility to make a charitable gift when you choose, while also receiving tax receipt for the current year. If you have a DAF, you can designate FH as the beneficiary of the fund in your will. Alternatively, you can make a gift any time you choose simply by initiating a grant to FH Canada.
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) provide flexibility to make a charitable gift when you choose, while also receiving tax receipt for the current year. If you have a DAF, you can designate FH as the beneficiary of the fund in your will. Alternatively, you can make a gift any time you choose simply by initiating a grant to FH Canada.
Memorial or Tribute Gift
A memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honour and express your love and gratitude for someone in your life. Your gift will honour your loved one, create a lasting tribute to them, and connect both of you through your shared passion to help those in need.
A memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honour and express your love and gratitude for someone in your life. Your gift will honour your loved one, create a lasting tribute to them, and connect both of you through your shared passion to help those in need.
Matching Gift Opportunities
If you would like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage other supporters to support FH Canada, consider sponsoring a matching gift. Donate a pool of funds to FH Canada, from which we will match any donation made within a given period of time. In this way, you can double the impact of your giving.
If you would like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage other supporters to support FH Canada, consider sponsoring a matching gift. Donate a pool of funds to FH Canada, from which we will match any donation made within a given period of time. In this way, you can double the impact of your giving.
OTHER GIFTS
Give through Life Insurance
By making FH a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, your estate will benefit from a charitable tax receipt for the value of the proceeds from the policy—which can leave more behind for the loved ones you’ve named in your will.
By making FH a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, your estate will benefit from a charitable tax receipt for the value of the proceeds from the policy—which can leave more behind for the loved ones you’ve named in your will.
Give through RRSP/RRIF/TFSA
When FH Canada is made a beneficiary of RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, a tax receipt is issued for their value. Taxes are reduced and probate fees avoided.
When FH Canada is made a beneficiary of RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, a tax receipt is issued for their value. Taxes are reduced and probate fees avoided.
Thank you for considering Food for the Hungry Canada as your partner in creating a lasting legacy that will help families and communities on their journey out of poverty.
This information is not legal or tax advice. We can help your gift transform lives by working with you and your financial and legal advisor(s). If you have any questions about legacy giving, need some assistance, or wish to go over the details of your gift, contact us at legacy@fhcanada.org
SAMPLE BEQUEST LANGUAGE
The language below may help you and your lawyer draw up a bequest that meets your needs and continues your legacy of hope and kindness for those in need.
OUR SUGGESTED WORDING FOR A RESIDUAL GIFT
I give to FH Canada the residue (or share of the residue) of my Estate to be used at the discretion of the organization.
OUR SUGGESTED WORDING FOR A SPECIFIC GIFT
I give to FH Canada the sum of $_ to be used at the discretion of the organization.
To include a gift in your Will to Food for the Hungry Canada, please ensure that your Will includes our correct legal name and address.
Legal name: FH Canada
Address: 1-31741 Peardonville Rd. Abbotsford, BC, V2T 1L2
Charitable Registration Number: # 132152893RR0001