If you hold publicly traded stocks, mutual funds, or ETFs in a non-registered account, you can transfer these securities directly to YESS rather than selling them first.
This approach can help you avoid paying capital gains tax on the increase in value of the securities while allowing YESS to receive the full value of your gift.
You may also be able to support YESS through assets held in registered accounts, including RRSPs, RRIFs, or TFSAs.
Options may include naming YESS as a beneficiary of your registered account or arranging a charitable gift through your estate. These approaches can help reduce the tax burden on your estate while creating a meaningful legacy of support for youth.
What you need to know if you wish to make a gift by Beneficiary Designation.
A gift of shares or securities is more than a financial decision. It is an investment in young people and the future of our community.
Your generosity helps ensure YESS can continue providing the safety, support, and opportunities youth need to overcome barriers and thrive.
