A gift of publicly-traded securities, such as stocks, bonds or mutual fund units is the least expensive way to make a gift to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

The Federal Budget of May 2, 2006 has made this type of giving more attractive than ever before. This is making a significant impact on charitable giving in Canada and including BC Children's Hospital. If you own publicly-traded securities that have increased in value and you decide to sell them, 50 per cent of the capital gain is taxable. However, if you donate these securities "as is" to the Foundation, you will not pay any tax on the capital gain. The charitable tax credit you receive will offset tax on other income.

Securities are equally effective when given today or in the future through a bequest in your will. 

Compare a gift of securities with a gift of cash. Use our Securities Tax Calculator.

How to Give

Transferring your securities to BC Children’s Hospital is easy. Please complete our step-by-step instructions and Securities Gift Form (pdf) and provide it to your broker. Calculate the value of your gift with our securities tax calculator. 

Contact Sarah Holdsworth at 604-875-2345 ext 4774 or sholdsworth@bcchf.ca if you need assistance or have any questions about this process.

Then simply contact your broker or financial advisor and discuss your wish to make a gift of securities to BC Children's Hospital Foundation. Your broker will contact our agent to arrange transfer of the securities to the Foundation's brokerage account. Our agent will advise us in writing upon receipt of the securities, as well as the value at closing on the day they were received into our account. You will receive a charitable gift receipt for this amount.

Note: The information on this page can help facilitate discussions between you and your advisor. It is not intended as legal advice. We encourage you to seek advice from a qualified professional.