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Animal Welfare

Education

Community

Shuswap Community Foundation Animal Welfare Icon

Animal Welfare

Shuswap Community Foundation Animal Welfare Icon

Education

Shuswap Community Foundation Animal Welfare Icon

Community

Finally, Shuswap Community Foundation has a fund that appeals to Seinfeld fans.

In the 166th episode of the long-running sitcom, George gets out of buying Christmas presents for his colleagues by handing out cards for donations to a fake charity called The Human Fund.

The similarities with this Human Fund end with its humorous name. This fund will have a lasting impact on education in the Shuswap by providing annual financial support to School District No. 83 Kwsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcul’ecw.

The fund also supports local animal and community service non-profits, making a meaningful contribution to our cause pillars of Animal Welfare, Community, and Education.

About the Fund

75% of income available for distribution from the fund will be disbursed annually to School District No. 83 Kwsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcul’ecw. The school district has full discretion regarding the use of the funds received.

25% of income available for distribution will be disbursed annually to award one or more grants to animal focused charitable or community service non-profit organizations operating in the Shuswap area.

Finally, Shuswap Community Foundation has a fund that appeals to Seinfeld fans.

In the 166th episode of the long-running sitcom, George gets out of buying Christmas presents for his colleagues by handing out cards for donations to a fake charity called The Human Fund.

The similarities with this Human Fund end with its humorous name. This fund will have a lasting impact on education in the Shuswap by providing annual financial support to School District No. 83 Kwsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcul’ecw.

The fund also supports local animal and community service non-profits, making a meaningful contribution to our cause pillars of Animal Welfare, Community, and Education.

About the Fund

75% of income available for distribution from the fund will be disbursed annually to School District No. 83 Kwsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcul’ecw. The school district has full discretion regarding the use of the funds received.

25% of income available for distribution will be disbursed annually to award one or more grants to animal focused charitable or community service non-profit organizations operating in the Shuswap area.

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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