Plan your giving to the Golf Canada Foundation
We are thrilled you are considering a legacy gift to Golf Canada Foundation that will impact thousands by inspiring young players to build strong core values while living a healthy lifestyle, and supporting our young amateurs as they transition to living their biggest dreams on tour. Whether you are considering a gift in the near future or planning for something down the road, we appreciate your confidence in what we do and can help in selecting the right option that is best for you and your family.
By leaving a legacy gift you will be joining other passionate philanthropists who want to see golf thrive in Canada for future generations. Though we have outlined many options to support the game that provide options for financial and tax benefits it is always important to consult with your financial advisor. The Foundation would be pleased to connect you with a trusted advisor if needed.
Custom Options to Help You Decide
Planning Options by assets
Gifts of cash
Most popular gifts of cash:
• Outright gift of cash
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Donor-advised fund
• Charitable trusts
Gifts of Appreciated securities
Most popular ways to give appreciated securities:
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Donor-advised fund
• Charitable trusts
Gifts of retirement plan assets
Most popular ways to give retirement plan assets:
• Beneficiary designations
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Donor-advised fund
• Charitable trusts
Gifts of Property
Most popular ways to give property:
• Outright gift of property
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Charitable trusts
Gifts of Life Insurance
Most popular ways to give life insurance:
Planning Options by Age
Under 40
Most popular ways to give for under 40:
• Outright gift of cash
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Donor-advised fund
• Gift in your will
• Beneficiary designations
40-54
Most popular ways to give for 40-54:
• Outright gift of cash
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Gift in your will
• Donor-advised fund
• Beneficiary designations
55-69
Most popular ways to give for 55-69:
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Gift in your will
• Beneficiary designations
• Outright gift of property
• Charitable remainder trust
70+
Most popular ways to give for 70+:
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Gift in your will
• Beneficiary designations
• Gift of retirement plans
• Gift of Annuity
• Outright gift of life insurance
• Outright gift of property
• Charitable remainder trust
Planning Options by Amount
Up to $25,000
Most popular gifts up to $25,000 are:
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Gift of Annuity
• Outright gift of cash
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Beneficiary designations
• Donor-advised fund
$25,000 - $99,000
Most popular gifts $25,000 to $99,000 are:
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Gift of Annuity
• Outright gift of cash
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Beneficiary designations
• Donor-advised fund
$100,000 - $1 million
Most popular gifts $100,000 to $1 million are:
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Beneficiary designations
• Gift of life insurance
• Charitable remainder trust
Over $1 million
Most popular gifts for $1 million+ are:
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Beneficiary designations
• Charitable remainder trust
I need help
getting started
and I’m interested in a gift that:
WILL ENABLE ME TO SEE THE IMPACT
DURING MY LIFETIME.
I’m looking for a financial benefit that offers:
Income tax deduction
Giving that does not affect my disposable income
Eliminating or reducing capital gains
Creating a secure financial future for my family or loved one
WILL LEAVE A LEGACY AND BENEFIT
THE MISSION AFTER MY LIFETIME.
I’m looking for a financial benefit that offers:
Income tax deduction
Saving on estate taxes
Receive regular payments for myself, spouse or another loved one
Retaining flexibility and control of my assets.
Planning Options by assets
Gifts of cash
Most popular gifts of cash:
• Outright gift of cash
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Donor-advised fund
• Charitable trusts
Gifts of Appreciated securities
Most popular ways to give appreciated securities:
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Donor-advised fund
• Charitable trusts
Gifts of retirement plan assets
Most popular ways to give retirement plan assets:
• Beneficiary designations
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Donor-advised fund
• Charitable trusts
Gifts of Property
Most popular ways to give property:
• Outright gift of property
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Charitable trusts
Gifts of Life Insurance
Most popular ways to give life insurance:
• Outright gift of life insurance
• Beneficiary designations
Planning Options by Age
Under 40
Most popular ways to give for under 40:
• Outright gift of cash
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Donor-advised fund
• Gifts in your will
• Beneficiary designations
40-54
Most popular ways to give for 40-54:
• Outright gift of cash
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Gift in your will or living trust
• Donor-advised fund
• Beneficiary designations
55-69
Most popular ways to give for 55-69:
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Gift in your will or living trust
• Beneficiary designations
• Outright gift of property
• Charitable remainder trust
70+
Most popular ways to give for 70+:
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Gift in your will or living trust
• Beneficiary designations
• Gift of retirement plans
• Outright gift of life insurance
• Outright gift of property
• Charitable remainder trust
Planning Options by Amount
Up to $25,000
Most popular gifts up to $25,000 are:
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Outright gift of cash
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Beneficiary designations
• Donor-advised fund
$25,000 - $99,000
Most popular gifts $25,000 to $99,000 are:
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Outright gift of cash
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Beneficiary designations
• Donor-advised fund
$100,000 - $1 million
Most popular gifts $100,000 to $1 million are:
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Beneficiary designations
• Gift of life insurance
• Charitable remainder trust
Over $1 million
Most popular gifts for $1 million+ are:
• Gifts in your will/bequest
• Outright gift of appreciated securities
• Beneficiary designations
• Charitable remainder trust
I Need help getting started
I am interested in making a gift that:
Will enable me to see the impact during my lifetime.
I’m looking for a financial benefit that offers:
Income tax deduction
Giving that does not affect my disposable income
Eliminating or reducing capital gains
Creating a secure financial future for my family or loved one
Will leave a legacy and benefit the mission after my lifetime.