By donating stocks or securities to Waypoint you’re supporting vital mental health and addiction treatments, research and care. Your contribution makes a difference today and also creates lasting change for the future.
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Why Donate Stocks or Securities?
Donating appreciated securities to Waypoint allows you to reduce capital gains tax and maximize the value of your gift.
You can eliminate capital gains tax entirely when you donate your appreciated securities or mutual funds directly to Waypoint, maximizing the impact of your donation.
Many brokerage houses waive fees for charitable transactions, ensuring more of your donation goes directly to supporting mental health and addiction discovery and care.
Transferring securities is straightforward. Just fill out the transfer form and provide it to your broker. They will handle the transfer of shares from your account to Waypoint’s brokerage account. The date of your donation will be the date the securities are deposited into our brokerage account.
Your generosity can be recognized during your lifetime, acknowledging your commitment to improving mental health and addiction services in our community.
Make Your Impact Today
Your gift of stocks or securities helps us provide essential mental health and addiction care and research. With Waypoint’s commitment to mental health and addiction discovery and care, your support enables us to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
How to Donate
1. Contact Us
Reach out to Cindy Ball at cball@waypointcentre.ca to discuss your donation or with questions about the transfer form.
2. Transfer Securities
Complete the transfer form and provide it to your broker. They will handle the transfer of securities to Waypoint’s brokerage account.
3. Receive Your Tax Receipt
Upon receipt, you’ll be issued a tax receipt for the fair market value of the securities on the date of the transfer of ownership to Waypoint.