A Donor Advised Fund is a charitable giving vehicle that offers a flexible and tax-efficient way to support your favorite causes. It combines the benefits of the North Thompson Communities Foundation with the simplicity of a charitable donation. A Donor Advised Fund is a powerful tool for individuals and families who want to make a lasting impact and give back to the community you cherish. By leveraging the benefits of tax efficiency, investment growth, and simplified giving, you can achieve your charitable goals and support the causes you care about most.
Start a Donor Advised Fund
How It Works
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Contribution - You make a charitable contribution to the North Thompson Communities Foundation.
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Tax Deduction - You receive an immediate tax deduction for your contribution.
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Investment - The funds are invested in a diversified portfolio.
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Grant Recommendations - Over time, you recommend grants to qualified charities.
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Charitable Impact - The North Thompson Communities Foundation processes the grants and provides you with tax receipts for each distribution.
Benefits of a Donor Advised Fund
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Tax Advantages - Receive an immediate tax deduction while enjoying potential investment growth.
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Simplified Giving - Streamline your charitable giving process with a single contribution.
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Charitable Planning - Make informed giving decisions with the support of the Foundation.
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Family Legacy - Involve future generations in your
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charitable endeavors.
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Impactful Giving - Support a wide range of causes and maximize your philanthropic impact.
Give back to the community you cherish
Some Donor Advised Funds can have specific goals, like:
Legacy Fund
Legacy Funds are a way to start making a difference today. When you leave a gift to the North Thompson Communities Foundation in your will, you leave a lasting impact in your community once you have passed. You can establish a personally named Legacy Fund with a gift of $1,000 today, and a commitment that a future gift of $9,000 or more will eventually follow through your estate.
Memorial Fund
Memorial Funds honour and celebrate the memory of your loved one while making a lasting impact in your community. You can carry on someone’s remarkable spirit through charitable giving.The legacy you create also allows friends and family to pay tribute by contributing donations to the fund and help your community for generations to come.
Bursary Award
A bursary award can be life changing and is a fantastic way to support students and make a positive impact on their lives. Education improves people's lives and helps our entire society to be more healthy, diverse, and equitable. We can help you create an award that reflects your life experience and passions.
Many donors like you want to improve their communities but aren’t sure which cause or charity to support. If you aren’t sure where to start, our Community Impact Fund allows you to leave these decisions to our Grant Committee. We’ll direct your valuable donations where they’re needed most.When you support the Community Impact Fund, you’re empowering us to respond to the community’s wide variety of social, cultural, educational, health, Indigenous priorities, and animal welfare needs – now and into the future.