Contribute to a Fund

You may give with your credit card through our secure donation system by phoning 416-631-5703.

There is no capital gains tax on gifts of publicly-traded securities to the Jewish Foundation.
The completion of a simple form is all it takes to make a gift of securities to a Fund at the Foundation.

To complete the form and learn more

1. You may designate the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto as beneficiary of the RRSP, RRIF or TFSA in your will. Or you can sign an RRSP, RRIF or TFSA beneficiary designation form naming the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto as beneficiary.

2. You can also use the Income from your RRIF to fund a Gift of Life Insurance.

Both options offer significant tax advantages during your lifetime or for your estate.

Life Insurance is an advantageous way to fund an endowment at modest current costs. You may purchase a new policy designating the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto as owner and beneficiary, or transfer an existing policy to the Jewish Foundation.

A Gift in your Will is a simple and thoughtful way to leave a legacy. Whether it is a set dollar amount or a percentage of your estate, a bequest in your will can allow you to make a difference for generations to come. A donation receipt is issued for the gift, which may be claimed in the year of death or the preceding year.

Leave a capital donation of assets or real estate to the Jewish Foundation and receive an immediate tax receipt for the present value of the asset(s).

Contributing to a charitable annuity is a way to support causes you care about while benefitting yourself and your estate. Annuities provide a fixed lifetime payment to you. This arrangement allows the charity to benefit from a lump sum contribution from you, while you earn income from the annuity throughout your lifetime. You receive a charitable tax deduction for your contribution, and the annuity payments receive preferential tax treatment.

Gifts of Real Estate may be accepted.

Works of Art and Cultural items that may be gifted include Judaica and archival materials.

Under specified circumstances, the Jewish Foundation will accept shares of private companies in excess of $1 million.