Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation

Donate

Your donation enables us to acquire natural heritage properties, take care of the land we already own and manage, and advocate for the protection of natural heritage values around the Township. There are many ways to donate.


Annual membership is $40 and is extended for any donation of that amount or greater. These amounts will receive a charitable tax receipt, which is mailed in February.

 

Life Membership  is $1,000 per individual or couple in any one calendar year.

Protector Supporter  is an individual or couple who have given $5,000 or more over 5 years.

Legacy Supporter  is an individual or couple who have given $10,000 or more over 7 years.
Heritage Advocate Supporter  is an individual or couple giving $25,000 or more over 7 years.

Heritage Steward Supporter  is an individual or couple giving $50,000 or more over 7 years.

Heritage Champions are individuals or couples giving $75,000 or more.

Leaders Circle are gifts of $100,000 or more.


Memorial donations

The Foundation receives many donations in memory of people who were part of the Lake of Bays community. In the comments section of your donation, please provide particulars of the donation and contact information so that we can advise the family of your kind donation.

DONATION OPTIONS

CREDIT CARD OR PAYPAL

We are able to accept all major credit cards through PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account, simply select the “Pay With Credit Card” option on the next screen.

CHEQUE

If you prefer a good old paper cheque, please use this form below. We aim to make this as easy as possible for you. We will acknowledge your donation once received.

DONATION FORM (PDF)

INTERAC

Donate through your banking site. Send the Interac transfer to donations@lakeofbaysheritage.ca, no password is needed. *Please include your name, email and address in the comment section of the transfer.*

Thank you for donating to Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation.

HOW TO DONATE, JOIN OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP

CREDIT CARD OR PAYPAL

We accept all major credit cards through PayPal. You do not need to have or open a PayPal account, simply select the “Pay With Credit Card” option on the next screen.

INTERAC

Donate through your banking site. Send the Interac transfer to donations@lakeofbaysheritage.ca, no password is needed. *Please include your name, email, address and specific instructions in the comment section of the transfer.*

CHEQUE

If you prefer a good old paper cheque, please use this form below. We aim to make this as easy as possible for you. We will acknowledge your donation once received.

DONATION FORM (PDF)

Thank you for donating to Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation.

Other Ways to Donate

In Memory Donations

Several families have identified LBHF as a charity for memorial donations when loved ones have died. It is a fitting way to remember someone who loved the lake. We appreciate families who think of our Foundation in these difficult times. The funds raised are valuable to our work, which is focused entirely on the legacy of our lake.



Often families or friends like to honour loved ones on a special occasion (birthday, anniversary etc.). By making a donation to LBHF in their names, you acknowledge them and preserve the natural heritage of Lake of Bays for future generations.



By directing family and friends to our web site, they can make a donation and we respond quickly to notify the family of all donors and send thank you letters to them.


416.433.2174 | info@lakeofbaysheritage.ca

Publicly Traded Shares

Many donors may be interested in turning their appreciated stocks, bonds and mutual fund units into gifts for LBHF. Thanks to the 2006 Federal Budget, individuals will be exempted from capital gains taxes, making this the least expensive way to give. 


In addition, donors of securities will receive a tax receipt for income tax purposes for the full market value of the shares at the date of the transfer. Done properly, this can be one of the most tax effective ways of donating.


To transfer securities electronically, please complete this Charitable Donations Securities form.  Deliver it to your broker and a copy to the Foundation.  We'll work with the brokers to make this happen.


416.433.2174 | info@lakeofbaysheritage.ca

Donating Property

Landowners can consider donating land in return for a charitable tax receipt. This process requires a valuation process according to Canadian Revenue Agency standards. We would be pleased to discuss opportunities if you are interested in learning more.

US Donors

US taxpayers can support our work with a gift that is tax deductible in the United States. 

Thanks to our partnership with American Friends of Canadian Conservation (American Friends) you can help us protect land in the Lake of Bays Township area and watershed with a contribution of cash or securities, and receive a tax benefit in the US.
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Legacy Circle

Recognizing that some members may want to preserve their personal capital, the Foundation has an active Legacy Circle program that allows you to express your support with a planned gift. If you would like to advise us of a planned gift to the Lake of Bays Heritage or would like more information please contact us at info@lakeofbaysheritage.ca or 416.433.2174.

Life Insurance Policies
Giving through life insurance is a low cost way to give. You can donate a new policy, or change an existing policy to name the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation as the beneficiary. Under certain circumstances, the premiums would be tax deductible to you. Upon notifying us, you will be added to the Legacy Circle as a future donor.

Including LBHF in Your Will
A commonly planned gift is a charitable bequest: a gift that is made through your will. You can choose to leave LBHF a pre-determined sum of money or a percentage of your estate. Planned today, a bequest is not realized by LBHF until your estate is settled. We are a registered charity so your estate receives the tax credit to offset taxes owing.

If you are considering a bequest to LBHF, we recommend that you explore the various donation methods to ensure your future gift is tax effective and takes your family's needs into consideration. Please speak to your accountant or legal advisor about drafting or revising your will.

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