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A Dedicated Way to Support Rural Shuswap priorities

We’ve launched the Shuswap Rural Fund, a charitable fund stream within the Shuswap Community Foundation, created specifically to support rural community organizations in based in rural Shuswap communities.

Rural communities are strong, but they’re also stretched: distance, limited services, transportation challenges, and a small number of volunteers carrying a big load. Many rural residents also want a simple, trusted way to give locally—through donations, memorial gifts, or estate planning—knowing their contribution stays focused on rural priorities.

That’s what the Shuswap Rural Fund is for. It provides long-term, accountable stewardship through the Foundation’s existing governance, audited financial management, and transparent grant-making process.

Shuswap-Rural-Fund
Shuswap-Rural-Fund

A Dedicated Way to Support Rural Shuswap priorities

We’ve launched the Shuswap Rural Fund, a charitable fund stream within the Shuswap Community Foundation, created specifically to support rural community organizations in based in rural Shuswap communities.

Rural communities are strong, but they’re also stretched: distance, limited services, transportation challenges, and a small number of volunteers carrying a big load. Many rural residents also want a simple, trusted way to give locally—through donations, memorial gifts, or estate planning—knowing their contribution stays focused on rural priorities.

That’s what the Shuswap Rural Fund is for. It provides long-term, accountable stewardship through the Foundation’s existing governance, audited financial management, and transparent grant-making process.

Donate to this fund

Donations to this fund can be made by e-transfer (preferred), by cheque, donated securities, in person at any SASCU branch, through a gift of securities, or online through CanadaHelps.

The simplest way to donate to this fund is by sending e-transfer to:

Recipient: info@shuswapfoundation.ca
Add a memo to your e-transfer naming the specific fund you are donating to.

Include your address and full name for a tax receipt. A security question is not required (funds will be auto-deposited).

Send a cheque to:

Shuswap Community Foundation
102 – 160 Harbourfront Drive NE
Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 3M3
Canada

Cheques should be payable to “Shuswap Community Foundation“ and include the fund name in the memo field.

You can make a donation to this fund through Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union (SASCU). Simply visit any branch and ask to donate to Shuswap Community Foundation, along with the specific fund name.


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Receipts for taxation purposes can be provided by emailing a copy of your deposit receipt to info@shuswapfoundation.ca.

A gift of publicly traded securities can be an attractive option. The Income Tax Act provides that capital gains on securities donated to a charity are exempt from tax, but the donor will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value. You will receive a tax receipt for the value of the stock at the time of transfer, and may carry forward for up to five years any unused portions of the gift.

Please talk to your professional adviser or broker to make stock transfers easily. You may download the Share Transfers Form for when you meet with your broker.

Learn more about the Benefits of Donating Securities or contact us by email at info@shuswapfoundation.ca or phone 250-832-5428 for more information.

Donations to this fund can be made securely and conveniently through the CanadaHelps online platform.

Be sure to select the correct fund from the “Fund” field (near the top of the form).


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