Many
wonderful members of the community support the work of the Cridge
Centre for the Family. With their support, it is possible to provide
far better services than otherwise would be possible. The Cridge
Centre for the Family is a registered charity, and all donations
are tax-deductible.
Here are a few examples of ways you can become a partner in making
a difference in people's lives:
Unrestricted Gifts
A thoughtful unrestricted cash donation will be used at the discretion
of the Cridge Centre for the Family for its highest priority. This
is the most frequent (and flexible) type of financial support the
Cridge Centre receives.
Tributes and Memorial Gifts
In times of loss or on the commemoration of an important life milestone,
such as an anniversary or birthday, you or your family may request
tribute or memorial donations be made to support the work of the
Cridge Centre for the Family. Upon receipt of such gifts, we will
send a charity receipt to the donor and an acknowledgement to the
bereaved family or honouree recognizing the donor.
Matching
Gifts
Family life is everyone's concern. More and more companies are actively
encouraging their employees, past and present, to support family-oriented
charities by offering an incentive to match their gifts to an eligible
institution on a one-to-one basis, and in some instances on a two-to-one
basis.
Check with your company's Human Resources Department to determine
its matching guidelines.
In most cases companies require a form be filled out by the employee
to accompany his or her gift. Upon receipt of your donation the
Cridge Centre completes the form and returns it to the company.
If the donation qualifies for a matching gift from your employer,
a cheque is mailed to the Cridge Centre and the gift is applied
to the same area as designated by your original donation.
Designated Gifts
If your heart is touched by one particular aspect of our work, you
may wish to specify that your contribution be directed accordingly.
Building an Endowment
Funds are frequently donated to create an endowment (income which
is intended to be used to support any priority established by the
Cridge Centre or by the donor). There are four endowments in place
at the Cridge Centre at the present time; a list of these is available
upon request from the Chief Executive Officer at smorris@cridge.org.
To establish a new endowment, a gift of $10,000 or more is suggested.
Planned Gifts
A planned gift is any charitable gift that is made with planning
and forethought about the benefits to the charity and the financial
advantages to the donor. Some, but not all planned gifts are deferred;
when the commitment is made now, but the funds are not available
until some time in the future. Over the past few years, the Canadian
government has introduces significant tax incentives for giving
planned gifts. The donation limit has recently been increased from
20 per cent to 100 per cent of net income in the year of death -
making a charitable will one of the only ways to reduce estate taxes.
Remembering the Cridge Centre for the Family in your will is one
of the simplest ways to ensure your continued support of our work
with families. A bequest may be used to assist areas most in need,
may be directed to a service or program of your choice, or may be
left as an endowment. A provisiuon in your will should be discussed
with your lawyer, and when finalized, the Cridge Centre should be
notified.
Other "planned gift" methods include the purchase of an annuity
(held by the Cridge Centre as the owner; or, notice of the establishment
of a major irrevocable "charitable remainder" trust. The Chief Executive Officer would be pleased to explain the procedures by which any
of these "planned gift" tools can be used.
Gifts in Kind
A "gift-in-kind" is the gift of tangible property that is of value
to the Cridge Centre.
For gifts of value less than a certain amount, the Cridge Centre
may issue an immediate charitable tax receipt for the donation's
fair market value. For gifts of a greater value, special government
appraisal guidelines must be followed. Gifts-in-kind to the Cridge
Centre could include land, buildings, valuable artworks or vehicles.
How to Give
The methods of payment available to you are numerous! We are happy
to receive your gift by cash, cheque, credit card or share transfer.
Many donors prefer to spread their contribution over a period of
time, either by post-dated cheque or credit card order. Numerous
arrangements are available which take full advantage of your personal
tax situation.
If you would like to make a donation, or just discuss the options,
please feel free to email our Chief Executive Officer Shelley
Morris at smorris@cridge.org
or call her at (250) 995-6403.
