Whether you’re making your first donation, giving monthly, supporting a cause you care about, or creating a lasting legacy,
your generosity helps strengthen Squamish today and for generations to come.
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.
Giving Locally. Creating Impact
Giving through the Squamish Community Foundation offers flexibility, choice, and the confidence that your generosity will support the community and causes that matter to you. Since 2003, we have been managing charitable gifts to create lasting support for Squamish, bringing donations together and investing them to create greater impact today and for generations to come.
Whether you want to support a cause close to your heart, honour a loved one, create a family legacy, or plan a future gift, we’re here to help you find an approach that reflects your goals and values.
Start with what you want your gift to accomplish, then explore the different ways you can give — today or in the future.
Where Your Donation Goes
When you give through the Squamish Community Foundation, your donation stays connected to the community you care about. You can choose to support a specific fund, cause or organization, or give where your donation can have the greatest impact. Depending on the fund you choose, your gift may support local charities and nonprofits, scholarships, youth, health and wellbeing, the environment, arts and culture, recreation, and other community priorities.
What Do You Want Your Gift to Accomplish?
Start with what matters to you.
Explore the options below to find a giving approach that reflects your goals and values.
I want to leave a legacy
Create a lasting impact in Squamish by including a charitable gift in your will or estate plans. A legacy gift can reflect the causes and values that matter most to you.
CONTACT US TO DISCUSS LEGACY GIVING
I want to make my giving more tax-effective
Gifts of publicly traded securities can provide significant tax advantages while supporting the community.
CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GIFTS OF SECURITIES
Ways To Give
Once you’ve decided where you’d like to make an impact, explore the different ways you can give — today or in the future
Give Today
Give Online - Credit Card/Online Donation
Make a one-time, monthly, or annual donation securely online. Choose a specific fund or give to our Smart & Caring Fund to support the community’s greatest needs.
Give by Cheque or Cash
Prefer to Give Offline?
Donations can be made by cheque or cash.
Simply let us know which fund you would like your gift to support.
Cheques can be mailed to:
Squamish Community Foundation
PO Box 555
Squamish, BC V8B 0A5
Give by E-Transfer
Make a convenient donation by e-transfer to donate@squamishfoundation.com and let us know which fund you would like your gift to support. A charitable tax receipt will be provided for eligible donations.
*Please include the name of the fund you would like your gift to support in the message.
Donate Securities
Donate publicly traded securities or mutual funds directly to the Foundation and make your charitable gift go further. Because capital gains tax does not apply to eligible securities donated directly to a charity, the Foundation receives the full fair market value when they are sold, and you receive a charitable tax receipt for the value of your gift. Contact Karen Clarke at info@squamishfoundation.com before making your transfer so we can help coordinate your donation.
Donate Insurance
A life insurance policy can be used to make a significant future charitable gift, either by naming the Foundation as a beneficiary or transferring ownership of a policy.
Donate a Vehicle
Donate your vehicle through our partner, Donate a Car Canada. They handle the details and SCF benefits. Learn more.
Plan a Future Gift
Leave a gift In Your Will
Leave a lasting legacy by including a charitable gift in your will. Your future gift can support the causes and community you care about for generations to come.
Life Insurance
Use life insurance to make a significant future charitable gift, often at a manageable cost today. The Foundation can be named as a beneficiary of your policy.
RRSP's, RRIFs & TFSAs
Naming the Squamish Community Foundation as a beneficiary of your registered accounts can be a simple way to make a future charitable gift and may provide valuable tax benefits to your estate.
Real Estate & Trusts
Real estate and certain trust arrangements can provide opportunities to make a substantial charitable gift as part of your financial or estate planning. We recommend discussing these options with your professional advisor and our team.
Tax Receipts: All donations over $10 will receive a charitable tax receipt.
CRA Charity Number: 882548902RR0001
Connect With Us About Your Giving Goals:
Squamish Community Foundation
PO Box 555, Squamish, BC, V8B 0A5
info@squamishfoundation.com | 604-848-8683
