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Donate Securities
Make a Tax-Smart Gift That Builds a Stronger Comox Valley
Give more, get more back when you donate your securities- including stocks, bonds & mutual funds.
DONATE SECURITIESWhy donate securities?
A gift of publicly traded securities is one of the most tax-efficient ways to support the Cumberland Community Schools Society. When you donate securities directly, you can eliminate capital gains tax and provide more vital funding for programs that nourish & strengthen our community.
- Avoid capital gains tax. When you sell appreciated securities, you pay tax on 50% of the capital gain. By donating those securities directly to CCSS, you pay no capital gains tax. Your gift goes further, and you keep more of your savings.
- Receive a tax receipt for the full market value. You’ll receive a charitable tax receipt for the full market value of your donated securities on the date they are received.
- Make an immediate, meaningful difference. Your donation will support the provision of healthy school meals, nourishing food hampers & barrier-free programming right here in the Comox Valley, without affecting your day to day finances.
How to Donate
CCSS partners with Canada Helps to make donating securities simple and secure.
- Complete the online securities donation form.
- Complete the provided Letter of Direction.
- CCSS receives their funds, you receive your tax receipt.
Timing Matters: Donating securities takes longer to process than a credit card gift. To receive a 2025 tax receipt, please initiate your transfer by December 15, 2025.
Donate Securities
Make a tax-smart gift that builds a stronger Comox Valley. Your contribution will provide free meals & food hampers to children, families & seniors living with food insecurity. All donors will receive a charitable tax receipt. Contributions of $1,000+ will be recognized on our website with the donor’s permission.
DONATE SECURITIES