A Legacy of Giving

Are you concerned about the welfare of animals? Do you agree that animals should always be protected from cruelty, abuse and neglect? Then you can help us continue to "speak for those who cannot speak for themselves" now and beyond your lifetime.

How? By making a planned gift to the Hamilton\Burlington SPCA.

A planned gift maximizes the benefits of a charitable gift for you through substantial tax and estate planning benefits. At the same time, it allows you to make a long lasting gift to the HBSPCA.

There are several ways you can make a planned gift:

1. Will: This is a gift made through the will. You can make a gift of cash or property with the Hamilton\Burlington SPCA as the beneficiary.
2. Gift of Life Insurance: You can make us the owner and beneficiary of a new or an existing life insurance policy. The premiums you pay qualify for a tax credit.
3. Charitable Gift Annuities: A gift annuity returns a competitive rate of income to you, most if not all of which is tax-free and a residue which can go to the Hamilton\Burlington SPCA.
4. Charitable Remainder Trust: You may wish to set up a trust and name the Hamilton\Burlington SPCA as a beneficiary at the time the trust is to be distributed. You receive the income from the trust and we receive whatever remains in the trust after you pass away. One of the tax advantages to this planned gift includes a donation receipt at the time the gift is made, which is equal to the present value of the remainder interest.
5. Major Gift-in-Kind: This can be a gift of property, e.g., real estate, works of art, jewellery, etc. We will issue a tax receipt after independent appraisals.
6. Stocks: You can deduct the full value of the stock as a charitable donation and you don't have to pay capital gains tax!

For more information, please call Jacqueline Roth at 905-574-7722 ext. 321. We also suggest that you consult your lawyer, financial planner, accountant or other professional financial advisors.

Leave a lasting gift of love to the animals!
Please consider making a planned gift.