Offset Your Taxes Owing with a Gift of Securities
Did you know that donating publicly traded securities, such as shares and mutual funds- directly to a registered charity like the Ottawa Food Bank can help you significantly reduce capital gains taxes?
By donating the securities directly, the Canada Revenue Agency allows you to eliminate the capital gains tax entirely and receive a charitable tax receipt for the full fair market value of the securities on the day they are received.
This makes donating securities a tax-smart and impactful way to support your community.
Eligible Gifts of Securities:
- Stocks & mutual funds
- Bonds & futures
- Stock options & warrants
How to Donate Securities:
- Download and complete the Donation of Securities Form.
- Sign the form as the donor and return it to the Ottawa Food Bank.
- We’ll coordinate the transfer of your securities from your brokerage account to ours.
- The value of your gift is based on the security’s closing price on the day it’s received in our account.
- You’ll receive a charitable tax receipt for that amount.
Contact Us
For assistance or questions about donating gifts of securities, please contact:
Jenn Graves
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Manager
jenn@ottawafoodbank.ca
613-745-7001 ext. 114
Erin Hubert
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Coordinator
erin.hubert@ottawafoodbank.ca
613-745-7001 ext. 103
