Ryan’s Well began with a six-year-old boy saving $70 to build a well by doing extra chores around home – proving that any amount can make a difference!
With your support, we can continue to provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education to people who need it most.
There are many ways to support us:
- How to Donate Online
- Become a Monthly Donor
- Donate by Mail or Phone
- Make a Tribute Donation
- Legacy Giving
- Start your own Fundraising Initiative
- Donate by Bank Transfer
- U.S. Donors Wanting a Tax Receipt
- Donate through your United Way Workplace Charitable Giving Program
- Donate through your Employee Matching Gift Program
Canadian residents who donate $10 or more are eligible to receive a tax receipt.
Donate Online
Donating online is fast, easy, and secure. To help keep administrative costs to a minimum, online donations must be greater than or equal to $10.
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Become a Monthly Donor
Monthly giving is the most convenient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly way to donate. It’s easy: one decision, one sign-up, one receipt.
Donate anything from $10 and up! Your gift works month after month to bring safe water and sanitation to thousands who need it, and helps spread Ryan’s message that everyone can make a difference.
You can change your monthly giving plan at any time.
Become a monthly donor by:
- Mailing your details and a copy of a VOID cheque to:
P.O.Box 1120
Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 - Calling us at 1.613.258.6832
- Using our safe and easy online form!
Canadian residents will receive one annual charitable tax receipt at the end of each year.
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Donate by Mail or Phone
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.
To donate by phone, please call 1.613.258.6832. We accept both VISA and MasterCard.
Make a Tribute Donation
What better way to celebrate a special person or occasion than by giving the lasting gift of clean water? If you wish, we would be happy to send an acknowledgement of your gift. Contact info@ryanswell.ca or call 1.613.258.6832 with your request.
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. 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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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Start your own Fundraising Initiative
We are continually amazed by the initiates we see from people of all ages who have decided to get involved and raise funds and awareness in support of Ryan’s Well Foundation. From communities, schools, faith-based organizations, corporations, individuals – your actions are not only helping to make a difference, but support education, team-building, and compassion!
Here are some fundraising ideas to help you get started!
Donate by Bank Transfer
For your convenience, you can also donate to Ryan’s Well Foundation by bank transfer. Please contact us by email or by phone 1.613.258.6832 for more information.
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U.S. Donors Wanting a Tax Receipt
Donors from the United States are eligible to receive a charitable tax receipt for tax purposes when donating to Ryan’s Well Foundation. The Tides Foundation is a duly registered public charity under sections 501(C)(3) and 509(A)(1) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, and will accept donations for Ryan’s Well through their Global Support Fund.
For all donations of $250 or more, charitable tax receipts will be issued. For amounts less than $250, you can simply use your cancelled check as a receipt for income tax purposes. Please include your name, address, and phone number on the check.
If you’re a U.S. resident looking to make a tax-deductible contribution in support of Ryan’s Well Foundation, please make your check or money-order:
Payable to:
TIDES Foundation – Ryan’s Well Foundation
Mail to:
Tides Foundation
P.O. Box 29903
San Francisco, CA 94129
Those who wish to donate by credit card can do so by contacting: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/tidesfoundation
If you’re a U.S. resident but do not require a charitable tax receipt, donations can be made directly to Ryan’s Well Foundation using our online form or through any of our various ways to give.
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Donate through your United Way 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.
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Donate through your 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.
Our charitable registration number is 88858 7110 RR0001.
Talk to your employer today!
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