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July 30, 2017
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The Department of Canadian Heritage is once again making their endowment fund matching program available to arts & culture organizations. The Canada Cultural Investment Fund (Endowment Incentives Component) is intended to encourage private donors to contribute to the endowment funds of not-for-...
January 18, 2017
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Considering Creating a Private Foundation? If you’re thinking about creating a private foundation in British Columbia, you may want to consider a Donor Advised Fund at Vancouver Foundation instead. It’s an easier and more cost-effective structure that enables you to accomplish your philanthropic...
December 15, 2015
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Thinking About Establishing an Educational Award? An educational award such as a scholarship can be life changing. Financial support may make all the difference to set someone on their life path to achieve bigger and better things. Your generous support says: “ T he doors of opportunity are open. I...
August 26, 2015
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A Fund at Vancouver Foundation Video of A Fund at Vancouver Foundation A personally named fund can be created with a gift of $10,000 (or $1,000 to start-up). This fund can be customized to meet your personal charitable giving objectives, which may include: Supporting your favourite charities or...
June 17, 2015
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In 2006 the Federal government eliminated the taxation of capital gains on the donation to a charity of appreciated securities that are publicly listed. Donors can benefit tremendously from this added incentive to reduce the real cost of their charitable giving or increase the amount of their gifts...
June 17, 2015
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Here are a few of the most popular ways to give: Cheque Cheques can be made payable to "Vancouver Foundation," with the name of your fund noted in the memo line. For donations over $25 you will receive a charitable donation receipt for the year in which the contribution was made. Please note we do...
July 29, 2013
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Memorial Funds are a way to honour and celebrate the memory of your loved one, by carrying on their spirit through charitable giving. The legacy you create will also provide friends and family with an opportunity for tribute, while helping our community for generations to come. How it Works A...
January 20, 2013
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Who donates to Vancouver Foundation? Video of Who donates to Vancouver Foundation? With Vancouver Foundation – Canada's largest community foundation – it's possible to give back to your community now, and leave a legacy for the future as well. We work with you to set up an endowment fund dedicated...
December 12, 2012
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We provide a range of opportunities for women to become more involved with their charitable giving. Examples include a giving circle, site visits at charities, speaker events, granting meetings and updates on the impact of giving. Giving Well Giving Well is Vancouver Foundation’s giving circle and...
December 11, 2012
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When you establish a fund at Vancouver Foundation in anticipation of your estate gift, you benefit from convenience and peace of mind for your future plans. Vancouver Foundation offers a flexible approach. We understand that as your life progresses, the charitable causes and charities you wish to...