Education Foundation Ways to Help

Make a donation to Toonie Tuesday 2023!

MAKE A DONATION ONLINE

Donate Securities

The Canada Revenue Agency does not apply capital gains tax on donations of publicly traded securities. Capitals gains are the increase in the value of your securities over the price you paid at purchase.

When you sell your shares for cash, you're responsible for the tax due on the gain, even if you plan to donate the proceeds from the sale. However, if you donate the securities 'in-kind' (unsold) you avoid paying capital gains taxes and receive a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value of the securities on the date of the sale (note: charities cannot 'hold' securities so the sale will be made the day the securities are received).

Securities donated through CanadaHelps will be subject to an administration fee.

Donations of securities through our office will not incur any additional fees. Donate securities through our office directly by contacting Jackie Ellefsen at 519-452-2000 extension 20202.

DONATE SECURITIES

Leave a Gift in Your Will

For more information about legacy giving vehicles and benefits, please contact Jackie Ellefsen at 519-452-2000 extension 20202.

Create an Award or Scholarship

Thank you for considering an award or scholarship for students at the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB). This guide will walk you through the decisions required to setup your award and outline options for tailoring criteria and processes to your specific wishes as a donor.

For more information, please contact awards facilitator, Lindsay Walker at 519.452.2000 x20187 lindsay.walker@tvdsb.ca.

Steps to Setting up an Award

1. Review and submit award intake form (below) to tvefinfo@tvdsb.ca.

2. TVEF Staff will review the award and contact you within 2-3 weeks.

3. Determine payment options (see options below) and send in award donation to TVEF.

Congratulations - the award setup process is complete! TVEF staff will ensure the award is communicated to guidance counsellors at the applicable school(s), organize selections committees, issue award cheques and forward any student thank you letters to you.

Award Set-up Form

Please review and submit the following intake form to tvefinfo@tvdsb.ca.

CLICK HERE to access intake form

Please allow up to 2 weeks processing time.

Award Payment

There are three different options for award payments.

Award donations can be made on an annual basis. For example, if you decide on an award of $500, you can send in $500 each year. TVEF will send you an annual reminder note. Donations must be received by March 31 each year the award is to be distributed.
Award donations can be made in one lump sum. For example, if you decide on an award of $500 over the next five years, you can make a donation of $2,500 and TVEF will distribute the funds on an annual basis.
A lump sum can be donated, invested, and the annual investment income can be used for award distribution. This method ensures the award will continue for a significant period of time and is subject to investment administration fees.

Donate to Celebrate an Occasion

In lieu of wedding favours, birthday presents or anniversary gifts, considering making a donation to the Caring Fund - a fund that supports students in emergency financial need with essential items such as clothing, food and school supplies.

For more information, contact Jackie Ellefsen at 519-452-2000 extension 20202.

Volunteer

For volunteer opportunities with the Thames Valley Education Foundation, please contact Melissa Derbyshire at 519-452-2000 extension 20204.