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Stocks and Securities

If you own publicly traded stocks that have appreciated in value, you may enjoy tax savings and make a significant gift at the same time by donating the stock directly to Canadian Women’s Foundation. The Federal Government has eliminated capital gains on all gifts of publicly-traded securities to public charities, including Canadian Women’s Foundation. You will also receive a tax receipt for the fair market value of the shares donated.

Eligible securities include shares, bonds, bills, warrants, futures, units in mutual trust funds and shares acquired through employee stock options listed on a Canadian stock exchange or on most foreign exchanges, such as New York, London, Tokyo and Nasdaq.

Note: Actual shares must be transferred to Canadian Women’s Foundation. If shares are sold and then the proceeds donated to CWF, the enhanced tax benefits do not apply.

Canadian Women’s Foundation strongly recommends you seek professional advice to ensure that your financial goals are considered, your tax situation reviewed, and your gift tailored to your circumstances.

For more information, please contact:
Cheryl Weldon
Director, Individual Giving and Special Events
Toll free: 1 866 293 4483
Toronto: 416 365 1444 ext. 226
cweldon@canadianwomen.org