Ways to Give

Approaching our centennial, we are challenged to look ahead with the same vision as our founders and to direct and advance Vancouver College’s future.

We remain committed to providing the resources, support, and environment necessary to maintain and enhance our legacy of faith and excellence. It is our hope that all families join our community of giving and support our Annual Campaign. Donations will be directed towards funding priorities as determined by our Educational Leaders including our financial assistance program, debt servicing/capital projects fund, and other emergent needs and resources.

Every gift and every pledge supports our mission and makes a significant difference to our students’ educational program today and in the future.

Gifts of Cash

The simple cash gift to the Vancouver College Millennium Foundation, including online giving, cheque, bank draft, direct transfer, or credit card, is the most popular form of charitable giving. A tax-creditable receipt is issued for the full amount of your gift. If you wish to direct your gift towards a specific area, please contact Ronith Cogswell, Director of Advancement by email at rcogswell@mail.vc.bc.ca or call 604-639-2256.

Gifts Through an Employer's Matching Gift Program

Gifts of Securities

Publicly traded securities include shares, bonds, and mutual funds. Tax savings are substantially greater when donating publicly traded securities directly to VC rather than donating the cash proceeds from the sale of these same securities.

Capital gains from securities donated to Vancouver College are not subject to tax. Donors benefit from a tax receipt for the full value of their securities valued at the closing trading price of the securities on the date the shares are received in the Vancouver College Millennium Foundation’s brokerage account.

Please contact Ronith Cogswell, Director of Advancement, for more information or download a transfer form to initiate the process.

Gifts of Future Interest in Property (Real Estate)

By arranging a gift of residual or future interest in property (Example: a painting,) or real estate to Vancouver College, donors may reduce their income tax now while retaining the right to use and enjoy the property. In return, Vancouver College issues a tax-creditable receipt reflecting the present value of the residual interest. Upon the donor’s passing or at the end of an agreed-upon period, VC automatically becomes the full owner of the property. The property is not part of the donor’s estate, resulting in a lower probate and other estate-settlement fees in the future.

Gifts from U.S. Residents

Individuals living or working in the U.S. who wish to donate to Vancouver College can receive a U.S. charitable tax receipt for their donation when the gift is directed through FRISBE (Friends of Independent Schools and Better Education). FRISBE will in turn make a grant to Vancouver College.

FRISBE is a licensed U.S. non-profit organization aimed at channeling the gifts of donors to various independent schools both within and outside of the United States. FRISBE’s mandate is the betterment and enrichment of high quality, privately funded education both nationally and internationally. Contributions and gifts to the Friends of Independent Schools and Better Education (Federal Tax Number: 91-1216755) are deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes to the full extent permitted by Law.

If you are making a gift to Vancouver College as a U.S. Resident, kindly follow the steps listed below to make a donation. A tax receipt will be issued and mailed to the donor/address on the form. If you have questions for FRISBE, please email frisbe@frisbe.org or call +1-360-797-9497. Thank you for supporting Vancouver College and Semper Fidelis.

Procedures to make a gift through FRISBE:

1. Complete the FRISBE donation form.

2. Attach your cheque to the form and mail to:

Friends of Independent Schools and Better Education

Attn: Peter Stroble and Rebecca Fountain

17 East Louisa Street #533

Seattle, WA 98102

3. Scan and email a copy of the completed form to Vancouver College at supportvc@mail.vc.bc.ca to the attention of Ronith Cogswell - Director of Advancement.