Gifts of appreciated publicly traded securities are a powerful way to support your favourite YMCA programs and help vulnerable individuals and families in your community. Your gift of securities entitles you to a donation receipt for the full market value (resale) of your contribution. This will result in a non-refundable tax credit that will reduce your income taxes—you can use it in the year of your gift or carry it forward for up to five additional years.
You pay no capital gains tax on the appreciated value of your securities. Donating securities directly to YMCA BC or YMCA BC Foundation avoids the tax on capital gains, maximizes the return on your investment and protects the tax credits for use against other taxable income.
For more information, or to notify us of your gift to ensure it's designated according to your wishes, please contact us at giving@bc.ymca.ca.
Note: The Foundation is a separate registered charity that supports the social life-enhancing programs and initiatives of YMCA BC. This support is made possible thanks to the generosity of individuals who have made a legacy gift to the YMCA.
Contact Us:
YCMA BC Foundation
10-620 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC, V3M 1J2
Charitable Registration Number: 803 976 471 RR0001