Tax-smart Giving
Make a Greater Impact While Maximizing Your Tax Benefits
Gifts of securities (publicly listed stocks, bonds, or mutual funds) directly to Street Haven offer a significant tax advantage: you receive a receipt for the full fair market value of the securities on the date of transfer and pay zero capital gains tax. This is significantly more tax-efficient than selling the securities and donating the cash proceeds.
Smart Giving Options
Securities and Stocks
RRSPs and RRIFs
Tribute and Memorial Gifts
Donating publicly listed securities directly to Street Haven is tax-smart: you receive a receipt for full fair market value and pay no capital gains tax. Contact your broker and our team to arrange a transfer.
Name Street Haven as a beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF, or life insurance policy. This simple designation can significantly reduce the tax burden on your estate while creating a transformative gift.
Honour a loved one with a gift to Street Haven in their name. We issue a card to the family and acknowledge the tribute in our annual donor recognition.
Donate Stocks & Securities
Donating publicly traded securities is one of the most tax-efficient ways to support Street Haven.
By donating appreciated stocks, mutual funds, or other eligible securities directly to Street Haven, you may eliminate the capital gains tax that would otherwise apply if you sold the investment first. You may also receive a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value of the donated securities, subject to Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.
Your gift can help fund essential programs including:
- Emergency shelter
- Supportive housing
- Mental health services
- Addictions recovery programs
- Employment and life skills
- Outreach and community supports
To make a gift of securities, contact your broker and ask them to initiate a transfer to Street Haven. Please also notify fundraising@streethaven.com so we can acknowledge your gift and issue your receipt.
RRSP & RRIF Giving
Your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) can become a meaningful way to support women for generations to come.
You may choose to:
- Name Street Haven as a beneficiary of your RRSP or RRIF
- Designate Street Haven as a contingent beneficiary
- Include your retirement savings as part of your estate planning
This type of gift can help reduce taxes payable by your estate while creating a lasting legacy of compassion and hope.
We recommend speaking with your financial advisor or estate planning professional to determine the option that is right for you.
Tribute and Memorial Gifts
Celebrate the people who matter most by making a gift in their honour or memory.
A tribute gift is a thoughtful way to recognize a birthday, anniversary, retirement, graduation, wedding, holiday, or another meaningful occasion. You may also choose to honour the life of a loved one through a memorial donation.
Your tribute gift supports women on their journey toward safety, stability, and independence while creating a lasting legacy of kindness.
Upon request, Street Haven can notify the individual or family that a gift has been made in their honour or memory. The donation amount will remain confidential.
Why Choose Tax-Smart Giving?
Tax-smart giving allows you to:
- Maximize the impact of your charitable contribution
- Potentially reduce taxes through eligible charitable tax receipts
- Support life-changing programs for women
- Leave a meaningful legacy for future generations
- Align your charitable giving with your financial goals
Every tax-smart gift helps Street Haven continue providing compassionate care and essential services to women when they need them most.
Getting started
We would be delighted to discuss how you can partner with Street Haven in a way that aligns with your values and community engagement goals. If you are considering a tax-smart gift and would like to discuss your options, we would be delighted to assist you.
Contact our fundraising team to begin the conversation:
- Email: fundraising@streethaven.com
- Phone: (416) 967-6060 Ext. 001
- Address: #1001-2 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3
Your donation giving plans are completely confidential. We encourage you to speak with your financial or legal advisor before making any planned giving decisions. Our team is available to provide information and discuss options without any obligation.
