ONLINE DONATION
MONTHLY DONOR
DONATE BY MAIL OR PHONE
Want to go "old school". Mail a void cheque or give us a call to donate using your VISA or MasterCard.
BY MAIL
Please send your cheque or money order payable to Ryan’s Well Foundation to:
Ryan’s Well Foundation
P.O. Box 1120
Kemptville, ON
K0G 1J0
Please ensure your complete mailing address is included with your donation so we can send a charitable tax receipt as applicable. While we appreciate each contribution, we do not recommend sending cash by mail, as it can be lost or go missing.
BY PHONE
To donate by phone, please call 1.613.258.6832.
TRIBUTE DONATION
What better way to celebrate a special person or occasion than by giving the lasting gift of clean water?
LEGACY GIVING
Legacy gifts, or “planned gifts,” can come in many forms – all of which offer unique tax advantages to the donor, while creating benefits for Ryan’s Well Foundation and the communities we serve for years to come.
Legacy Giving
A donation that is planned for future fulfillment allows us to carefully manage our resources for long-term projects, building greater sustainability for our organization.
Legacy gifts may include:
Bequests
Leaving a gift through your will is a simple and straightforward way to support the work of charities like Ryan’s Well Foundation.
Please consider the following recommended language to use in your will:
“I direct my Estate Trustees to pay to Ryan’s Well Foundation (Charitable Number: 88858 7110 RR0001) a legacy of $________. It is my desire that Ryan’s Well Foundation use these funds for [insert type of project]. If, at my death, Ryan’s Well Foundation, in its absolute discretion, deems supporting such a program or area of work not to be feasible, it is my desire that my gift be directed to a program or area of work that most closely resembles my stated wishes.”
Gifts of Life Insurance
Naming Ryan’s Well Foundation as beneficiary of your life insurance policy, or assigning your life insurance policy to Ryan’s Well Foundation, is an affordable way to make a significant contribution to the work we do. There are a number of tax planning possibilities available, depending on how the donation is structured.
These are just a few of the many ways to leave a legacy to Ryan’s Well Foundation.
If you are interested in making a legacy gift, please be sure to discuss your options with your lawyer or financial or estate planner. They will help ensure that your financial goals are considered, your tax situation is reviewed, and your planned gift is tailored to your circumstances.
If you have already committed to a legacy gift to Ryan’s Well Foundation, thank you for your generosity. Please let us know about it by contacting us. All information given will remain confidential.
WORKPLACE CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAM
United Way Canada makes it easy for people to give through their workplace charitable campaign.
Simply indicate on your United Way donation form that you wish your gift to be directed to Ryan’s Well Foundation.
Our charitable registration number is 88858 7110 RR0001.
* Consider maximizing your charitable donation by contributing to Ryan’s Well Foundation directly. On average, 80-85 cents of every dollar donated directly supports our charitable programs.
EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM
Help stretch your donation dollars by inquiring whether your employer offers a matching gift program.
Employee Matching Gift Program
Help stretch your donation dollars by inquiring whether your employer offers a matching gift program. Nearly 50 per cent of the Fortune 500 companies offer matching gift programs – a convenient, easy, and effective way to make a lasting difference.
Talk to your employer today!
Our charitable registration number is 88858 7110 RR0001.
DONATE SECURITIES
A donation of securities or mutual funds is the most efficient way to give charitably.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Canadians will receive a charitable tax receipt on donations of $10 CAD or more. If you make an online donation, you will receive an electronic tax receipt. Canadian donors can calculate the benefit of their donation by using the Canada Revenue Agency’s tax credit estimator. If you make a donation through the Tides Foundation, Tides USA will issue your tax receipt.