Since 1882
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1-800-SAL-ARMY |
The Salvation Army
Alberta & Northern Territories
Divisional Headquarters
9618-101A Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5H 0C7 |
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As the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada, The Salvation Army provides compassionate hands-on service to 1.5 million people each year, restoring hope and dignity to those who might otherwise remain invisible in society.
There are many creative and tax efficient ways for you to make a gift for the future, and benefits in doing so. |
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| Bequests |
A simple provision in your will to leave some of your assests to The Salvation Army.
Having a will is essential to ensuring your loved ones are properly supported after you are gone. It also provides an opportunity for you to ensure that the work of your favorite charities continues in the future. Give in the way that suits you, and consult your financial or legal advisor to determine the best way for you to remember The Salvation Army.
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| Securities |
A gift of publicly-traded, appreciated securities to The Salvation Army qualifies for special benefits because of recent changes to the income tax regulations.
You enjoy seeing immediate results from your gift during your lifetime, immediate tax credits while eliminating capital gains tax and you can also include a gift of securities in your will and your estate benefits. |
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| Life Insurance Policy Donations |
You may not be able to give a large gift now, but by making The Salvation Army a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you may be able to leave a very generous legacy for the future.
This can be done by changing an existing policy, or purchasing a new one. You receive peace of mind in building a sizable gift for future generations with small premiums now. Also, you enjoy tax credits during your lifetime, or your estate benefits after you die. You can also make The Army the beneficiary of your RRSP or RRIF. |
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| Gifts of Retirement Funds |
You can provide your vulnerable neighbours with a true gift of security is to donate the remaining funds in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) to The Salvation Army.
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| Gifts of Property |
Real Estate, such as a house, a piece of land, commercial building or a cottage can be donateed now, or left the The Salvation Army in your will. Or, through gifts of life insurance or appreciated securities, you can establish a cottage preservation plan that will offset capital gains tax to your estate and keep your cottage in the family for generations to come.
Also, personal property such as jewellry, antiques, valuable cars and coin collections can make a significant contribution. Usually an independent appraisal is required to determine the fair market value of the property and a tax receipt is issued based on this value.
Capital Property such as stocks, bonds, RRSPs, RRIFs or units of a mutual fund can also be immensely beneficial. Recent changes in income tax regulations have eliminated the capital gains tax on gifts of publicly traded securities and ecologically sensitive land. |
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| Charitable Gift Annuities |
A charitable gift annuity allows you to support The Army during your lifetime, improve your regular cash flow and leave a generous legacy gift after your demise.
A charitable gift annuity is an arrangement under which a donor gifts a certain sum to a charity in exchange for a fixed, guaranteed payments for life. The rate of return is usually higher than the interest you can receive on GICs. Any capital that remains after your death benefits Salvation Army programs.
Please contact our office for more detailed information on this type of gift. |
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| Endowment Funds |
| An Endowment Fund is a protected gift that provides a permanent source of income for The Salvation Army. Your contributions are held in trust by The Salvation Army and you receive an income tax receipt for the value of your contributions to the fund. The annual interest income earned from the endowment is used to fund Salvation Army services. |
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For more information in:
Edmonton: 780-423-2111
Calgary: Edie Smith @ 403-410-1116
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