Make a Donation

As a registered charitable organization, Original Kids Theatre relies on the help of the community to continue our mission. There are many ways you can help. We have listed some donation options below in an effort to help you select the best method for your lifestyle and financial situation. Every donation, no matter the size, will help us reach our goal. Please feel free to email leigh@oktc.ca or call us at 519-432-4991if you have any questions about how to make a donation.

We appreciate the generosity of your support. Our corps of committed volunteers ensures your dollar is stretched beyond its face value.

Donation Options

• Cash: (cheque, money order, credit card): Cash is the easiest and most common way to make your charitable gift. Both the Federal and Provincial Governments give a tax benefit for donations. To maximize the tax credit, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) allows couples to pool donation receipts and report them all on one tax return.

• Securities: (stocks, bonds, units of a mutual fund trust, or interest in a related segregated fund trust): Donations of securities receive the greatest tax benefit. In addition to the Federal and Provincial tax deductions, donations of publicly listed securities to public charities are exempt from capital gains tax. For full details of how a gift of securities would benefit your tax situation, ask your financial advisor.

• Life Insurance: A gift of life insurance can have either an immediate or deferred tax benefit. To receive an immediate tax benefit you must transfer ownership of the policy to Original Kids Theatre. You will then receive a receipt for the Cash Surrender Value of the policy and further receipts for any future payments you make on the policy. A deferred gift of life insurance simply involves naming Original Kids Theatre as the beneficiary or co-beneficiary and upon payment of the policy we issue a tax receipt in the name of your estate.

• Bequest: One of the biggest misconceptions about leaving a bequest to a charity is that it is complex and only for the wealthy or those who have no children. That cannot be further from the truth. A bequest is one of the simplest ways to make a gift to a charity, usually for a significantly larger amount than you ever imagined. A bequest may take the form of a specified cash amount, a list of securities or property, or a percentage of the estate. No matter the form of gift the bequest takes, the estate and possibly the preceding tax year realize the tax benefit.

• In Memoriam or In Honour Giving: In Memoriam or In Honour Giving provides you, the donor, with the opportunity to remember special individuals with a tribute gift. Gifts may be made “In Memory of” an individual to commemorate a loved one’s life, or “In Honour of” an individual who is special in your life. Gifts may also be made in honour of special occasions, such as birthdays, graduation, and anniversaries. At your request, Original Kids Theatre will send a hand-written card to the individual whom you designate to notify them of your gift. The amount will not be disclosed.

• Workplace Campaigns & Matching Gifts: Many companies have a Corporate Matching Gift Program and will match your monetary and/or volunteer contribution with a corporate gift. Check with your employer to find out if they offer this great way to increase the value of your giving.

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