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Donations

We welcome gifts of cash, securities, life insurance policies, land and some other types of property. These can be one-time gifts, monthly donations, pledges over several years or bequests in a will.

We provide a charitable tax receipt for donations of $20 or more.

Send cheques to SSI Conservancy
PO Box 722, Ganges
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2W3

Donate online using a credit card through the Canada Helps website. It will guide you through the donation process and immediately sends you a tax receipt.

When you donate $250 or more in a year, whether in one gift or over several months, you become one of our Conservation Friends. You will have the satisfaction of knowing you are making a major contribution to conservation on Salt Spring.

Monthly Donations

It is easy to set up a regular schedule of automatic donations from a bank account or credit card. Even small monthly amounts soon add up to significant support!

Planned Giving & Our Acorn Endowment Fund

Find out how to leave a valuable conservation legacy through a well-planned charitable gift.

Other Welcome Gifts

Securities: Publicly traded stocks, bonds and mutual funds make excellent charitable gifts, with attractive tax benefits. You receive a charitable tax receipt for the current market value, but do not pay capital gains taxes on securities that have appreciated (see Stretching Your Donation Dollars).

Please contact our office for brokerage account and contact information.

Real Estate: There are two main kinds of property gifts.

1. Real estate, with or without buildings, that is given with the understanding that it can be sold to raise funds to support our work. Such gifts are often left as a bequest.

2. Ecologically valuable land, given with the agreement that it will be protected. By donating it to the SSI Conservancy, you can make sure the land is protected forever.

Artwork: We accept these and other tangible assets subject to certain conditions regarding appraisal and disposition. Policies on Donations.

Commemorative Gifts: Send a gift to celebrate a special event or in memory of family or friends.

For US Donors

U.S. taxpayers can gain the same tax benefits from donations of cash, Canadian land or covenants through the
American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts. The SSI Conservancy is a qualified recipient land trust under this program.
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We are also registered with CAF America, which enables donors to make gifts of cash that qualify for a US tax deduction.
Please contact us for account information.

We always recommend that you consult with your lawyer,
financial advisor, insurance or tax advisor to plan your charitable donations.