DONATIONS
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As a registered charitable organization, Original Kids Theatre relies on the help of the community to continue our mission. There are many ways you can help. We have listed some donation options below in an effort to help you select the best method for your lifestyle and financial situation. Every donation, no matter the size, will help us reach ensure Original Kids remains around for another 30 years!
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DONATION OPTIONS
Please email us or give us a call at 519-679-3316 if you have any questions about how to make a donation. If you would prefer to mail us something please send it to Original Kids Theatre c/o Jeffery Crane 130 King St. London, ON N6A 1C5.
We appreciate the generosity of any support you are able to provide. Our corps of committed volunteers, Artistic Staff, Original Kids Staff, Kidlets Staff and Camp OK Staff ensures your dollar is stretched well beyond its face value.
We appreciate the generosity of any support you are able to provide. Our corps of committed volunteers, Artistic Staff, Original Kids Staff, Kidlets Staff and Camp OK Staff ensures your dollar is stretched well beyond its face value.
• Cash: (cheque, money order, credit card): Cash, cheque, money order, credit card are the easiest and most common ways to make your charitable gift. Both the Federal and Provincial Governments give a tax benefit for donations. To maximize the tax credit, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) allows couples to pool donation receipts and report them all on one tax return. If you would like to make a one time donation you may go HERE to do so. If you would like to make a monthly or annual contribution to Original Kids Theatre please email our Executive Director and he will be happy to set it up for you! You will automatically receive a donation receipt if you one time or monthly contribution equates to over $20.00 for the calendar year!
• Securities: (stocks, bonds, units of a mutual fund trust, or interest in a related segregated fund trust): Donations of securities receive the greatest tax benefit. In addition to the Federal and Provincial tax deductions, donations of publicly listed securities to public charities are exempt from capital gains tax. For full details of how a gift of securities would benefit your tax situation, ask your financial advisor.
• Life Insurance: A gift of life insurance can have either an immediate or deferred tax benefit. To receive an immediate tax benefit you must transfer ownership of the policy to Original Kids Theatre. You will then receive a receipt for the Cash Surrender Value of the policy and further receipts for any future payments you make on the policy. A deferred gift of life insurance simply involves naming Original Kids Theatre as the beneficiary or co-beneficiary and upon payment of the policy we issue a tax receipt in the name of your estate.
• Bequest: One of the biggest misconceptions about leaving a bequest to a charity is that it is complex and only for the wealthy or those who have no children. That cannot be further from the truth. A bequest is one of the simplest ways to make a gift to a charity, usually for a significantly larger amount than you ever imagined. A bequest may take the form of a specified cash amount, a list of securities or property, or a percentage of the estate. No matter the form of gift the bequest takes, the estate and possibly the preceding tax year realize the tax benefit.
• In Memoriam or In Honour Giving: In Memoriam or In Honour Giving provides you, the donor, with the opportunity to remember special individuals with a tribute gift. Gifts may be made “In Memory of” an individual to commemorate a loved one’s life, or “In Honour of” an individual who is special in your life. Gifts may also be made in honour of special occasions, such as birthdays, graduation, and anniversaries. At your request, Original Kids Theatre will send a hand-written card to the individual whom you designate to notify them of your gift. The amount will not be disclosed. You can make this contribution on our donation page HERE or you can email our Executive Director with your specific wishes.
• Workplace Campaigns & Matching Gifts: Many companies have a Corporate Matching Gift Program and will match your monetary and/or volunteer contribution with a corporate gift. Check with your employer to find out if they offer this great way to increase the value of your giving.
• Securities: (stocks, bonds, units of a mutual fund trust, or interest in a related segregated fund trust): Donations of securities receive the greatest tax benefit. In addition to the Federal and Provincial tax deductions, donations of publicly listed securities to public charities are exempt from capital gains tax. For full details of how a gift of securities would benefit your tax situation, ask your financial advisor.
• Life Insurance: A gift of life insurance can have either an immediate or deferred tax benefit. To receive an immediate tax benefit you must transfer ownership of the policy to Original Kids Theatre. You will then receive a receipt for the Cash Surrender Value of the policy and further receipts for any future payments you make on the policy. A deferred gift of life insurance simply involves naming Original Kids Theatre as the beneficiary or co-beneficiary and upon payment of the policy we issue a tax receipt in the name of your estate.
• Bequest: One of the biggest misconceptions about leaving a bequest to a charity is that it is complex and only for the wealthy or those who have no children. That cannot be further from the truth. A bequest is one of the simplest ways to make a gift to a charity, usually for a significantly larger amount than you ever imagined. A bequest may take the form of a specified cash amount, a list of securities or property, or a percentage of the estate. No matter the form of gift the bequest takes, the estate and possibly the preceding tax year realize the tax benefit.
• In Memoriam or In Honour Giving: In Memoriam or In Honour Giving provides you, the donor, with the opportunity to remember special individuals with a tribute gift. Gifts may be made “In Memory of” an individual to commemorate a loved one’s life, or “In Honour of” an individual who is special in your life. Gifts may also be made in honour of special occasions, such as birthdays, graduation, and anniversaries. At your request, Original Kids Theatre will send a hand-written card to the individual whom you designate to notify them of your gift. The amount will not be disclosed. You can make this contribution on our donation page HERE or you can email our Executive Director with your specific wishes.
• Workplace Campaigns & Matching Gifts: Many companies have a Corporate Matching Gift Program and will match your monetary and/or volunteer contribution with a corporate gift. Check with your employer to find out if they offer this great way to increase the value of your giving.