DONATIONS

HOW TO DONATE  .  OUR ENDOWMENTS TO DATE  .  PLANNED GIVING  .  DONORS/SPONSORS  .  INVESTMENT POLICY

How to Donate

The Sunshine Coast Community Foundation accepts donations from all individuals, groups and corporations, at any time and in any amount.   The larger the pool of capital, the more income can be earned and the more good can be done in our community by way of grants.  For this reason, the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation has a number of ways for individuals, families, organizations, private foundations and businesses to contribute to this pool.

Gifts may be made in the form of cash, credit cards, pledges over a number of years, securities, bonds, property, bequests, life insurance, memorial grants, transfer of an existing trust fund or the establishment of an endowment fund by a charitable organization (see Planned Giving).  You may even choose to contribute to an endowment fund already held with the Foundation.  Charitable tax receipts are issued for all gifts.

Privacy policy – The Sunshine Coast Community Foundation is committed to maintaining the security, confidentiality and privacy of your personal information. Your personal information gathered will be used only to report your donation as required by law, and to contact you regarding future campaigns and special events.

Two Ways to Donate

A donor can either make a general contribution (large or small) to our Community Legacy Fund or any of our established funds (see Our Endowment Funds to Date), or establish a distinct endowment gift (Named Fund).

(1) General Contributions

For gifts to the Community Legacy Fund or any of our established funds, the Donation Form is available by clicking on the following:  Donation Form.  Print the Donation Form, complete the information required and mail along with your donation to:

Sunshine Coast Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1343, Sechelt, B.C.
V0N 3A0

To make an on-line donation, the Foundation has partnered with CanadaHelps, a public charity, that provides a safe and effective donation portal for you to make an on-line donation to us.

A charitable tax receipt will be issued from CanadaHelps.

(2) Endowment Gifts (Named Fund) - Gifts to Last Forever

An endowment gift is an ideal way to leave a lasting legacy.  You can support the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation in our mission to improve the quality of life, in a variety of interest areas, for those living in our community and at the same time create a permanent tribute in your name or the name of someone you wish to honor.

•            Arts, Culture & Heritage

•            Children, Youth, Seniors & Family

•            Environment

•            Education

•            Health

•            Social Development/Planning

•            Sports & Recreation

Or to a more specific interest within these general areas, or any other specific interest approved by the Foundation.

The amount in the endowment can be increased at any time by additional donations from you or others.

A Named Fund (either designated or undesignated) requires a minimum contribution of $5,000 that can be established over a five-year period.  Endowments may be funded using cash, securities, or other types of assets.  An endowment can be created during your lifetime, or can be arranged through instructions in your will, or a combination.

When you set up a Named Fund, the original donation amount can be preserved forever.  Earnings from the endowment fund are used for the purposes you choose and are specified in a formal endowment agreement.

How does it work?

Funds in the stewardship of the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation are held in perpetuity – the earnings from investments are distributed as grants to existing charitable organizations operating within the geographical area of the Sunshine Coast.  The permanent endowments ensure that the donors’ funds will continue to respond to the charitable needs of our community for generations to come.

How to proceed with an Endowment Gift (Named Fund)

Contact us and we will arrange to meet with you to discuss the best type of fund for you as listed below and the options that best suite how you will contribute to your endowment. (contact us)

Types of Funds

ENDOWMENT FUNDS  - UNDESIGNATED

* COMMUNITY FUND
This fund is the heart of the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation. Built by both small and large contributions, it is designed to have maximum flexibility in order to respond to changing community needs.  Fields of interest considered in this fund include: Arts, Culture & Heritage; Children, Youth, Seniors & Families; Education; Environment; Health; Social Development/Planning; Sports & Recreation.

 * FIELD OF INTEREST FUND
This fund allows the donor to specify a field of interest to support the community that may include the following areas: Arts, Culture & Heritage; Children, Youth, Seniors & Families; Education; Environment; Health; Social Development/Planning; Sports & Recreation, but could include other fields of interest approved by the Foundation. (Ex. Animals)

ENDOWMENT FUNDS  - DESIGNATED

 * AGENCY FUND
A charitable organization may wish to create a fund with all income flowing directly to the organization.

 *DONOR ADVISED FUND
This fund gives the donor the opportunity to participate in the grant-making process through an involvement in the ongoing selection of charities that will benefit from their gift. 

*DONOR DESIGNATED FUND
This fund gives the donor the opportunity to specify which charities they would like to benefit from their gift.

 *OPERATING FUND
A donor may wish to establish a permanent endowment to help pay for the operations of the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation.

 FLOW-THROUGH FUND
This fund provides the opportunity for the donor to designate funds (both principal and interest) to be paid out within a maximum of 2 years rather than becoming a permanent endowment.

 *OPERATING FUND (FLOW-THROUGH)
A contribution (large or small) helps to pay for the operations of the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation.