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Contributing to Autism Edmonton is a meaningful way to support the well-being of autistic individuals and their families. By backing Autism Edmonton, you play a direct role in positively impacting lives, while also contributing to the creation of a more inclusive and supportive community.

In the face of the rising prevalence of autism diagnoses, the need for comprehensive support becomes increasingly critical. By supporting Autism Edmonton, you are not only investing in the empowerment and development of the neurodivergent community but also actively contributing to the establishment of a compassionate society that values diversity and inclusion.

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Autism Edmonton plays a crucial role in providing essential resources, educational programs, and advocacy efforts that significantly enhance the quality of life for autistic individuals. Your donation can specifically fund vital services such as food programs, peer groups, and community events, which not only promote awareness but also contribute to a better understanding of autism.

Your generosity can make a lasting and tangible difference by helping build a more supportive and accepting community for everyone. Join us in creating positive change today through your support of Autism Edmonton.

Estate and Tax Smart Giving

Make a gift today—leave a legacy for tomorrow.

Creating a legacy through a charitable gift is something anyone can do! With some planning and the advice of your financial advisor, it’s possible to achieve your financial goals and leverage a small gift today into a meaningful, lasting legacy for the future – one that might not be possible through a traditional financial donation. By planning now, you ensure your support provides vital, ongoing funding for the work of Autism Edmonton today, and well into the future.

A charitable bequest made through your will allows you to leave a larger gift to Autism Edmonton than would be possible during your lifetime – it is a simple, yet powerful way of giving. In your will, you can choose to leave Autism Edmonton a specific piece of property, stock, securities, cash or a percentage of your estate. By planning now, you can leave a lasting legacy for the future.

THE BENEFITS

  • Providing a significant future gift while retaining control of your assets during your lifetime;
  • A charitable tax receipt to your estate;
  • Reduction or elimination of estate taxes through careful planning;

Leaving a gift to Autism Edmonton in your will is simple. Speak to your lawyer about drafting or revising your will or adding a codicil. Letting us know that you have made a bequest allows us the opportunity to thank you today and ensure that your gift can accomplish what you would like it to.

A gift of securities is a cost-effective opportunity to transform an asset into immediate and significant support for Autism Edmonton. By donating publicly traded securities-such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, flow-through shares or stock options-you eliminate the capital gains tax that becomes payable if you were to sell the appreciated securities on the market and donate the proceeds from the sale to Autism Edmonton.

Donating a gift of appreciated securities is easy, you simply:

  • Determine with your financial advisor which investments will make the most philanthropic and financial impact.
  • Contact Autism Edmonton and let us know you have made your gift.
  • Instruct your broker to transfer your securities directly to Autism Edmonton and complete the appropriate transfer form.

A charitable endowment fund is a one-time or ongoing donation that is held in trust by Autism Edmonton and is permanently invested-providing income that supports Autism Edmonton every year. Named in your own name, or to honour a loved one, a charitable endowment fund can be established to support a specific Autism Edmonton program or initiative.

Establishing a named endowment fund creates a legacy and is a strong personal statement of your support and commitment to Autism Edmonton and the individuals we support each year.

THE BENEFITS

  • You will be providing ongoing financial support for a program or initiative for Autism Edmonton;
  • A unique opportunity to honour or memorialize yourself or a loved one with a named endowment fund.

Autism Edmonton has an Endowment Fund set up through the Edmonton Community Foundation.

Each year Autism Edmonton receives a grant of around 4% on the total in the Endowment Funds. Tax receipts for donations to our Endowment Fund is issued by Edmonton Community Foundation, and receives recognition from Autism Edmonton. This is a fantastic way to help support the organization to achieve long term funding.

Gifts of life insurance are an affordable and effective way to transform modest insurance premium payments into a much more substantial gift to Autism Edmonton.

You can give the gift of life insurance in the follow ways:

  • Name Autism Edmonton as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Your estate will receive a tax receipt for the proceeds of the policy;
  • Transfer ownership of a paid-up policy with Autism Edmonton named as the beneficiary. You can choose to receive a tax receipt for the fair market value of the policy, or defer the tax receipt for your estate;
  • Transfer ownership of a partially paid-up policy with Autism Edmonton named as the beneficiary. You will receive a tax receipt for the fair market value of the policy along with annual tax receipts for your ongoing premium payments;
  • Take out a new policy with Autism Edmonton as the owner and beneficiary. You will receive annual tax receipts for your ongoing premium payments.

THE BENEFITS

  • Smaller current cash investment leveraged into a larger future gift;
  • A charitable tax receipt for the fair market value of the policy for you or your estate, or an annual tax receipt for your ongoing premium payments;
  • Tax savings in your lifetime or for your estate;
  • Option of giving now or as part of your estate and will planning;
  • Satisfaction of seeing your gift put to good use today;
  • A charitable tax receipt;
  • No capital gains tax paid;
  • Donating part of your stock and retaining the remainder for personal use.

Making a gift of RRSPs or RRIFs is a simple and tax-savvy way to transform these assets into significant support for Autism Edmonton. By naming Orbis Canada as a beneficiary of your registered plan, you will receive a tax receipt for the value of the plan, avoid probate fees by removing these assets from your estate, and reduce your estate taxes.

A gift of RRSPs or RRIFs is a worthwhile alternative to a cash gift and you can donate all or a portion of your remaining retirement funds to Orbis Canada.

THE BENEFITS

  • Providing a significant future gift, while still retaining ownership and use of the registered fund during your lifetime;
  • Charitable tax receipt for your estate;
  • Opportunity to offset estate taxes and reduce probate fees;
  • Ability to donate, while still providing for your family by naming more than one beneficiary.

A donor advised fund allows you to have control, flexibility and involvement with your gift and is a simple and cost-effective alternative to creating your own private foundation. A donor advised fund allows you to establish a personalized, named fund and decide how your philanthropic gift is used, without the complications, associated costs and administrative requirements of a private foundation.

A donor advised fund provides an opportunity to create your own legacy or honour a loved one by establishing a named fund to support Autism Edmonton now and in the future. When you establish your fund, you will receive a tax receipt for your initial donation, as well as all subsequent contributions. If you use appreciated securities to establish your fund, you will also be exempt from paying capital gains tax.

THE BENEFITS

  • All the benefits of a private foundation without the costs associated;
  • Freedom and control to direct the funds;
  • Charitable tax receipt; Exempt from capital gains tax if appreciated securities are used to establish Fund.

Gifts of property provide an opportunity to make a more significant commitment to Autism Edmonton than might be possible with other types of giving. Gifts of property offer a substantial tax benefit and can be made in a number of different ways-you can give the property outright, place it in trust where you retain the use of it for life, or gift it by will.

Gifts can include things like:

  • Real estate – such as a home, cottage, a piece of land, or a commercial building;
  • Personal property – such as jewelry, antiques or memorabilia;
  • Cultural property – such as a painting, sculpture or other piece of art;
  • Capital property – such as stocks, bonds, RRSPs, RRIFs or mutual funds.

A charitable gift annuity allows you to make a gift to Autism Edmonton, while at the same time receiving a guaranteed income for life. You can establish a charitable gift annuity by:

Donating a sum of money to Autism Edmonton;
A portion of the gift represents an immediate charitable donation to Autism Edmonton for which you will receive a tax receipt;
The remaining amount is used to purchase a commercial annuity to provide a guaranteed stream of income for you and your surviving partner.

THE BENEFITS

  • You receive a fixed income for life; often at the higher rate of interest than other investments;
  • You enjoy a safe investment guaranteed by a major insurance company;
  • You receive a charitable tax receipt for the portion of your gift that is immediately used by Autism Edmonton;
  • Only a portion of your gift will be subject to probate taxes as part of your estate.

Corporate & Workplace Giving

Help us improve the lives of autistic people. Every gift counts and helps us make a difference. There are easy ways to help if your employer participates in these programs! Example programs are: United Way and Benevity.

Workplace Giving Campaigns

Support our mission through your company’s corporate giving program – or help to establish one! Giving through payroll deductions is an easy and convenient way for employees to have collective impact on the lives of individuals and families living with autism.

Workplace Giving Fundraising

Our Peer to Peer Fundraising Platform provides a simple and efficient way for your employees to support Autism Edmonton. Create your company fundraiser, set a goal, and track progress. To get started click here!

Learn more about Workplace Fundraising with our Workplace Giving Guide!

General Workplace Gift

Make a one-time workplace giving gift.

Questions?

Contact our workplace giving expert to learn more about employee giving, or to set up a corporate giving or customized campaign for your company. Click here to fill out our Contact Form.

Tribute Giving

Donate in honour or in memory of someone near and dear to your heart. With a tribute gift you can make a one-time donation or create a memorial or celebration fund.

Give in Memory

Creating a memorial fund page is a meaningful way to honour a special person who is greatly missed. The memorial fund link can be shared with the funeral home to add to their website and friends and family send a personal message along with a e-card of their sympathy. We understand that loosing someone is a difficult time and we have made this process as simple as possible, you do not need to create a memorial fund to make a donation in memory of a loved one.

Give in Celebration

Creating an (in-honour) celebration fund page is a meaningful way to mark a special occasion in your life such as birthday, wedding, anniversary, graduation etc. The celebration fund link can be shared with family and friends to send a personal message along with an e-card of their support. Its so simple, you do not need to create a celebration fund to make a donation in celebration.

Other Ways to Give

There are many ways your dollars can make a difference at Autism Edmonton. We’re thankful for your support, it helps us attain our mission objectives each and every year.

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You can turn your vehicle donation into generous dollars to support Autism Edmonton. Donate a Car Canada will accept your vehicle for donation.

There is no cost to you, and the process is incredibly easy! Donate a Car Canada will facilitate all aspects of your car donation from the pick up to the final sale, ensuring that your vehicle will be sold for the highest sale outcome possible. They will then forward the net proceeds to Autism Edmonton and we will issue a tax receipt.

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