Q & A

What counts as publicly listed securities?
 

Your donation must be of securities that are traded on a public market in Canada or the United States. This includes stocks and mutual funds.
 
 
How do I actually save more and give more by donating gifts of securities?
 

Let’s say you purchased common shares in ‘X’ Company for a cost of $20,000. If the current market value of the shares has increased to $100,000, you would have a capital gain of $80,000. If you sell these shares, and donate the cash, you would need to pay tax on the capital gain. Instead, by donating the shares, you get a tax receipt for the $100,000 and pay zero capital gains tax. As a result, you now have a tax credit of $46,000, which is $18,400 more than if you had sold the shares and donated the proceeds. Thus, this method of giving is more tax-efficient.
 
 

 

Sell Shares & Donate Cash

Donate Shares Directly

( a ) Fair market value

$100,000

$100,000

( b ) Adjusted Cost basis

$20,000

$20,000

( c ) Capital gain

$80,000

$80,000

( d ) Taxable Capital Gain (50%)

$40,000

$0

( e ) Tax Credit on Donation (at 46%)

$46,000

$46,000

( f ) Tax on capital gain (at 46%)

$18,400

$0

     

( e ) - ( f ) Net Tax savings

$27,600

$46,000


*The illustration provided above is general in nature and does not constitute legal or financial advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice. We strongly encourage you to seek professional legal,and financial advice before deciding upon your donations to United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto.
 

 
How long does it take for my donation to reach UJA/UJWF's Brokerage Account?
 

 Generally, most securities take a few days to get to UJA once you’ve submitted the Letter of Authorization to your financial advisor. Some securities however, can take a few weeks. (e.g., mutual funds)
 
 
What amount gets credited into your UJA account?
 

The amount credited to your Campaign pledge will be based on the net proceeds realized from thesale of the securities, less selling commission. Please see example below:
 
For example,your campaign pledge for 2009 is $10,000. You transfer 2700 shares of a certainsecurity which closes at $3.75 per share. If you multiply 2700 shares by $3.75 you get $10,125. Your receipt value is $10,125.We then sell the security immediatelyfor $3.80. Therefore, if you multiply 2700 shares by $3.80 you get $10,260. Then subtract $125 commission fee and your realized value is $10,135.00. Your $10,000 pledge is covered and you have an overage of $135, which can be allocated towards next year's pledge.
 
 
What amount gets credited into my Endowment Fund?

The amount credited to your account will be based on the net proceeds realized from the sale of the securities, less selling commission.
 
 
How and when do I get my tax receipt?

 
You will receive your tax receipt by mail after your securities have been received. Please note: according to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines, the value of your donation for tax receipt purposes will be determined by the closing value of the shares donated on the day that your donation is received into our account.
 
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For more information on donating securities to UJA Federation of Greater Toronto please contact Shimmy Wenner, Associate Campaign Director at 416-631-5699 or swenner@ujafed.org .