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Gift of Securities

By donating stocks or mutual funds, you pay no tax on the capital gains & receive a tax receipt for the fair market value of the securities.

Gifts of securities are a tax-effective opportunity to transform an asset into immediate and significant support for Brooksong Retreat & Cancer Support Centre (formerly known as Abbey Retreat Centre). You can help us deliver programming and support to people living with cancer now and into the future.

High income earners need to be aware that as of June 2024 the CRA may reduce the amount of donation allowance as well as capital gains tax exemption on securities that are donated to charitable organizations as a result of the 2023 Federal Budget. 

This is especially important for those who may be subject to payment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). 

If you intend to donate securities, you are strongly encouraged to contact a qualified professional tax advisor to see how this would affect you.

July 2023 Retreat

Help Bring Healing through Brooksong Retreat & Cancer Support Centre:

When you make a gift of securities to Brooksong, you provide community, support, and life-enhancing resources to people who are facing a cancer diagnosis.

If you have been touched by cancer, you know how healing it is to have opportunities for rest, reflection, friendship, and an introduction to practices that help soothe, strengthen, and tend to the body, mind, and soul in the midst of a cancer experience.

Brooksong’s cancer support programs are increasingly recognized as innovative and critical additions to whole-person cancer care in Canada.

Thank you for your donation. Every gift makes a significant impact.

Advantage of Donating Securities

A gift of securities is a wise alternative to a cash gift. Flexible choices allow you to decide how you want to give, and the elimination of capital gains tax on gifts of securities provides you with a substantial tax incentive for donating stock.
Sell securities for cash. Donate after-tax proceedsDonate securities directly to Brooksong Retreat & Cancer Support Centre
Market Value of Securities$10,000$10,000
Original Cost of Securities$2,000$2,000
Capital Gain$8,000$8,000
Tax on Capital Gain$1,9341$0
Donation Amount After-Tax$8,0662$10,000*
Your Charitable Tax Credit$3,9003$4,835**

* Brooksong Retreat & Cancer Support Centre received an extra $1,934 when you donate securities directly. That’s enough to cover the cost of 1 in-person retreat participant.
** Your tax credit increases by $935

1 One-half of capital gains are added to taxable income. A 48.35% marginal tax rate has been used in our calculation of the taxable portion of the capital gain.
2 $8,066 is the $10,000 value of securities minus the estimated tax of $1,934.
3 The donation amount multiplied by the 48.35% marginal tax rate.

It is suggested you contact a qualified professional tax advisor to understand the capital gains exemption and Tax Credit that is specific to you.

After 4 months of listening, creativity, small group conversations and A LOT OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT, the decision has been made. Within the next few months, Abbey Retreat Centre (ARC) will officially change our name to Brooksong Retreat and Cancer Support Centre.

Your donation is DOUBLED for the month December!

All donations up to a total $25,000 will be matched by a generous donor!