Donate to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park

Make a contribution to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park in your own name in support of the educational and interpretive programs in Bronte Creek Park. Your name will appear in our Donors Book located in the Bronte Creek Nature Centre Lobby. For amounts over $10.00, you will receive an official tax receipt confirming your donation.

When you become apart of The Friends of Bronte Creek Park monthly giving program, you are joining a unique group of supporters. For as little as $10 a month you can show your passion for Bronte Creek Park by enhance the educational and interpretive programs. Monthly givers provide us with the security of committed and long term funding and help us save on administrative costs allowing more funds to enhance the educational and interpretive programs in the Park.

How to Become a Monthly Donor

There are 3 easy ways for you to become a monthly donor:

1. Enroll Online

Click on the "DONATE" link above to enroll today using your credit card or bank account information. On the next page, ensure you check the box "Yes, automatically repeat this gift every month."

2. By Mail or Fax

Please complete our Donation Form then mail or fax it to the address below. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to open this form.

3. By Phone

Call our Fundraising Administrator at (613) 637-2828 ext. 239 to enroll using your credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or your bank account.

Make a special gift in memory of a loved one who has passed away. Donating to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park is a positive way to commemorate their life in a place they were so passionate about. If you like, we'll send a Bronte Creek Park themed acknowledgement card to the family or friends you designate.

Celebrate a special occasion of a friend or family member. If you like, we will send a Bronte Creek Park themed acknowledgement card to the honoree on your behalf.

Gift in-kind donations are non-financial charitable contributions and may be eligible for a tax receipt. These are tangible assets, which include books, equipment, software, historical artifacts from the Park and other personal property given to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park for its use or liquidation.

Our gift in-kind program is not meant to replace financial contributions from donors but to enhance The Friends of Bronte Creek Park giving program. Check our wish list to see what we are in need of.

The Friends of Bronte Creek Park is in need of the following items to assist us in our efforts to better educate about Bronte Creek Park. Please contact us below if you are interested in donating any of the following items.

• Prizes for our annual fundraising raffle or special promotion opportunities throughout the year.
• Historically correct artifacts for the Spruce Lane Farmhouse Museum
• Our Group Education Program which educates school, youth and adult groups about Bronte Creek Park is in need of 12 youth snow shoes

Hold an event in support of Bronte Creek Park! Your third party fundraising event can be almost anything including, but not limited to:

selling a product or service and direct a portion of the proceeds to support Bronte Creek Park;

throwing a party and ask guests to bring a donation in place of a gift;

hosting a recreational event and ask for a donation instead of an entry fee; or

developing a donation box at your place of business with donation directed to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park.

Regardless of the event you choose, you and your friends, family and community can support The Friends of Bronte Creek Park through third party fundraising.

Application Form

To host your own third party fundraising event, please complete the form below easily opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader or contact The Friends of Bronte Creek Park's Fundraising Administrator (see below) to discuss your idea.

PDF Third Party Fundraising Form

Please note that all third party fundraising must be approved in advance of the event by The Friends of Bronte Creek Park.

The gift of real estate allows you to give an immediate gift and receive an immediate tax receipt for the fair market value of your property. These gifts of include: residences, farms, land and commercial property. Giving a gift of real estate allows you to simplify your estate and give to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park during your lifetime. This type of gift may appeal if you are looking at ways to reduce your income tax now and are not in need of the proceeds of the sale of your property.

Once you have notified us that you are considering a gift of real estate, The Friends of Bronte Creek Park begins the valuation process. An appraiser must appraise the property and give a value to the property. You sign and deliver a deed transferring the property to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park and a receipt is issued to you for the fair market value as of the day on which the transfer takes place.

To discuss your gift of real estate, please contact:

Fundraising Administrator
The Friends of Bronte Creek Park
1219 Burloak Dr
Oakville, ON L6M 4J7
Phone: (905) 827-6911 ext. 287
Fax:

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In this type of legacy gift, an item of value (such as property) is deeded to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park, but the donor retains the use of this property for life or a term of years. For example, you might give a residual interest in your cottage, but continue to use and enjoy it over your lifetime. These types of gifts are usually given by those who plan to give the property through a will bequest but would like to reduce income tax presently, without making any living arrangement plans.

The property is appraised and the value is determined. A deed is drawn up and signed by both parties and you are entitled to a tax receipt for the present value of the residual interest.

To discuss your donation of residual interest, please contact:

Fundraising Administrator
The Friends of Bronte Creek Park
1219 Burloak Dr
Oakville, ON L6M 4J7
Phone: (905) 827-6911 ext. 287
Fax:

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Donating Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) or Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) allow you to create a legacy for The Friends of Bronte Creek Park, once your needs and those of your loved ones have been met.

If you die without a surviving spouse or qualifying dependants, the full remaining value of your RRSP or RRIF is added to your income in the year of death and your estate must pay the taxes. Donating all or part of an RRSP or RRIF to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park is a very effective way to reduce the taxes payable by your estate.

A gift of registered assets will enable you to fulfill dual goals of supporting your favourite charity while reducing the amount of taxes that your estate would have to pay. If the RRSP or RRIF has The Friends of Bronte Creek Park as the direct beneficiary, the estate will receive a donation receipt for the entire value of the plan. The entire value of your RRSP or RRIF can be given to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park in the year of death with no tax implications.

Two Ways to Donate

There are two ways to donate the proceeds of an RRSP or RRIF they are:

1. Name The Friends of Bronte Creek Park as the direct beneficiary of your RRSP or RRIF. Upon your death the proceeds would be paid directly to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park.
2. Name your estate as the beneficiary of your RRSP or RRIF and leave instructions in your will to donate all or part of the RRSP or RRIF to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park. You may specify a percentage of the RRSP or RRIF or a particular dollar amount to be donated.

To discuss your donation of registered assets, please contact:

Fundraising Administrator
The Friends of Bronte Creek Park
1219 Burloak Dr
Oakville, ON L6M 4J7
Phone: (905) 827-6911 ext. 287
Fax:
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In a Charitable Remainder Trust you give The Friends of Bronte Creek Park an asset through a trust agreement. A Charitable Remainder Trust can be established by contributing bonds, stock securities, mutual funds or real estate to a trustee who then holds and manages it. You may choose a Charitable Remainder Trust because you have an asset that you would eventually like to give to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park, but you currently need the income it provides or you do not wish to part with the asset. A tax receipt will be issued when assets are transferred to a trust that names The Friends of Bronte Creek Park as the capital beneficiary.

To discuss your charitable remainder trust please contact:

Fundraising Administrator
The Friends of Bronte Creek Park
1219 Burloak Dr
Oakville, ON L6M 4J7
Phone: (905) 827-6911 ext. 287
Fax:
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Life insurance is a way to make a significant gift in the future at an affordable current cost without reducing the value of your estate available to your family. You can either give an existing policy or take out a new policy naming The Friends of Bronte Creek Park as the beneficiary.

Make a Gift of Life Insurance

There are four easy ways to make a gift of life insurance, these are:

1. Take an existing policy that has finished serving its original purpose and simply give ownership and beneficiary designation to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park. Please note the designation cannot be changed. A tax receipt will be issued for the worth of the policy at the time of transfer and on any continued premium payments.
2. Purchase a new life insurance policy and name The Friends of Bronte Creek Park as the owner and beneficiary. This can only be done after one premium payment has been made. You continue to pay the premiums and receive a tax receipt for those payments.
3. Name your estate as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy and then make the same dollar amount bequest in your will to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park. You will not receive a tax receipt for the premiums paid during your life however your estate will be eligible to claim a donation for the full amount of the insurance proceeds.
4. Name The Friends of Bronte Creek Park as your beneficiary on your individual or group life insurance, you would keep ownership of the policy. The designation can be changed at any time. You will not receive a tax receipt for any premiums paid during your lifetime however your estate will be eligible to claim a donation for the full amount of the insurance proceeds.

Are you a salaried employee with death benefits? You can name The Friends of Bronte Creek Park as your beneficiary and your estate would be eligible for a tax receipt for the amount received.

To discuss your gift of life insurance please contact:

Fundraising Administrator
The Friends of Bronte Creek Park
1219 Burloak Dr
Oakville, ON L6M 4J7
Phone: (905) 827-6911 ext. 287
Fax:
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Leaving A Legacy - A bequest to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park through your will is creating a lasting legacy. It is simple to execute and does not require any funding during your lifetime. Your bequest can be for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate or the residual of your estate. The Friends of Bronte Creek Park will issue a tax receipt for the full value of your bequest. This receipt will be used as a tax credit to reduce the tax payable on your final return and can be carried back to the previous tax year if the total exceeds 100% of your net income. This process provides peace of mind as you are in control of the gift and can change your will at any time. Your bequest will symbolize a lasting memorial for you and your family.

Sample Bequest Language

General Bequest: This bequest language is for a general donation which will be used where it is most needed.

"I give, devise and bequeath to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park, Oakville, Ontario, the sum of $_____ (or a description of a specific asset) for the benefit of The Friends of Bronte Creek Park and its general purpose."

Specific Bequest:

"I give, devise and bequeath to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park, Oakville, Ontario, the sum of $_____(or a description of a specific asset) for the benefit of The Friends of Bronte Creek Park to be used for the following purpose: (state the purpose). If at any time in the judgment of the Board of Directors it is impossible or impracticable to carry out exactly the designated purpose they shall determine an alternative purpose closest to the designated purpose."

Residuary Bequest:

"All (or a specific % of) the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, I give to The Friends of Bronte Creek Park, Oakville, Ontario for its general purpose."

For more information or to discuss your bequest, please contact:

Fundraising Administrator
The Friends of Bronte Creek Park
1219 Burloak Dr
Oakville, ON L6M 4J7
Phone: (905) 827-6911 ext. 287
Fax:
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What is an Endowment?

When you create a charitable fund through The Friends of Bronte Creek Park, you have the opportunity to benefit Bronte Creek Park now - and forever - with a permanent gift. Your gift is invested over time. Earnings from your fund are used to enhance the educational and interpretive programs. Your gift — and all future earnings from your gift - is a permanent source of capital, helping do good work today and in the future.

Legacy and Stability

Donors who endow their gifts can make a difference in Algonquin Park during their lifetime and, at the same time, provide a gift that lasts forever. Gifts will continue to be made in the name of the fund you establish so that your charitable wishes are preserved.

To discuss an endowment, please contact:

Fundraising Administrator
The Friends of Bronte Creek Park
1219 Burloak Dr
Oakville, ON L6M 4J7
Phone: (905) 827-6911 ext. 287
Fax:
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