Giving

Ways of Giving

There are a number of ways you can make a gift to TFS. Whichever option you choose, your gift will help bring projects to life to support outstanding students for years to come.

List of 10 items.

  • Donate Online

    Make your gift online by credit card using our secure donation form. Donate now

    Your gift is eligible for a charitable donation receipt, thereby reducing the after-tax cost of your contribution.

  • Pledge

    Major gifts can also be pledged and paid over a three-to-five year period, making a larger investment more manageable while also opening up more opportunities to be recognized.

    For recognition and title-naming opportunities for you and your family, contact TFS Foundation President Cathy Yanosik at cyanosik@tfs.ca.

  • Cheque

    Cheque made payable to TFS Foundation and mailed or dropped off at:
         306 Lawrence Ave. E
         Toronto, ON   M4N 1T7

    Your gift is eligible for a charitable donation receipt, thereby reducing the after-tax cost of your contribution.

  • Wire Transfer

    For bank details please contact Natalia Buitron at foundation@tfs.ca

  • Appreciated Securities

    Donating publicly-traded securities is another tax-smart way to support TFS. You will receive a charitable donation receipt for the value of the securities gifted based on the published closing price on the day the shares are received in our account. In addition, you are not subject to any capital gains tax. The chart below outlines the financial benefits of donating your shares directly to TFS, rather than selling your shares and gifting the proceeds. 

    To download the Securities Gift Form, please click here. 
     
     
    		Gift Securities Directly to TFS
     Sell Securities and Donate Proceeds to TFS
    A
    Fair Market Value
    $50,000
    $50,000
    B
    Cost Base
    $25,000
    $25,000
    C
    Capital Gain
    $25,000
    $25,000
    D
    Taxable Capital Gain (50%)
    $0
    $12,500
    E
    Tax Credit on Donation (46%)
    $23,000
    $23,000
    F
    Tax on Capital Gain (at 46%)
    $0
    $5,750
    G
    Net Tax Savings (E-F)
    $23,000
    $17,250
     
    *The above chart is for illustration purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice.

  • Matching Gifts

    Many companies will match the charitable contributions made by their employees. Please contact our Foundation team at foundation@tfs.ca or 416-484-6980 ext. 4471  for more information.

  • Workplace Giving

    Companies often run their own employee giving or United Way workplace campaigns. If you have been asked to participate in such a campaign, please consider designating your gift to TFS.

  • Tribute Gifts

    Tribute gifts provide an ideal opportunity for you to thank a current or former teacher, to honour someone special, or make a gift in loving memory of a friend or family member. When you make a tribute gift, we will send a special tribute card with a personalized message to the recipient, or recipient’s family, highlighting your special honour, and you will also receive a charitable donation receipt.

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  • Giving from the U.S.

    If you are based in the U.S. and require a U.S. tax receipt, please make your donation through our partner FRISBE (Friends of Independent Schools and Better Education).

    You can donate through FRISBE in one of the following ways:
    • Credit card: Pay online by credit card
    • Wire transfer or gift of securities: Email frisbe@frisbe.org to request wire transfer or stock donation instructions.
    • Cheque: Mail a check payable to FRISBE, along with this form, to:
      FRISBE
      117 East Louisa Street #533
      Seattle, WA 98102 U.S.A.
    Once your donation is processed, you will receive a charitable gift receipt from FRISBE for use in preparing your U.S. taxes.

  • Giving Internationally

    If you reside outside Canada, there are several ways to donate to TFS:
    • Online: Make a gift online by credit card using our secure online donation form.
    • By Mail: Cheque made out to TFS Foundation and mailed to:
           306 Lawrence Ave. E
           Toronto, ON   M4N 1T7
    • Phone: Call us at 416-484-6980 ext. 4471 or contact us at foundation@tfs.ca
    • Stocks & Securities: Download [this transfer form] and follow the instructions to make a gift of stocks or securities.
    While we are happy to provide Canadian tax receipts to donors outside Canada, but we are not authorized to issue international tax receipts.

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