Stock Donations

Did you know that when you sell shares—even to donate the proceeds to charity—a significant portion will be taxed? This reduces the impact of your donation because 50 percent of the shares’ appreciated value is forfeited as tax.

When you transfer ownership of your shares to Pregnancy Care Canada, no capital gains tax is paid. Because our broker liquidates donor-transferred shares, the full value of your gift goes to equip pregnancy care centres and help reach women and families impacted by an unexpected pregnancy.

HOW IT WORKS:

For share donation transfer instructions, please read and complete the Formulaire de transfert de don d'actions. Please note that this form must be completed to avoid capital gains tax and receive an official tax receipt.

You can also donate securities through Canadon.

Maximize every dollar donated!

DIRECTLY DONATE SHARES
Current value: $50,000
Amount paid: $10,000
Capital gains: $40,000 (current value minus purchase price)
Capital gains tax: $0 (no capital gains tax paid on donated shares)
Tax credit: $25,000 ($50,000 donation x 50%)
Total tax savings:
$35,000 ($25,000 + $10,000, tax not paid)
NET COST OF DONATION:
$15,000 ($50,000 – $35,000 in savings)
SELL SHARES AND DONATE
Current value: $50,000
Amount paid: $10,000
Capital gains: $40,000 (current value minus purchase price)
Capital gains tax: $10,000 ($40,000 x 50% taxable gains x 50%)
Tax credit: $25,000 ($50,000 donation x 50%)
Total tax savings:
$15,000 ($25,000 – $10,000)
NET COST OF DONATION:
$35,000 ($50,000 – $15,000 in savings)