Charitable Will Bequests

Making a Charitable Will Bequest to Canadian Feed The Children is a wonderful way to give a lasting gift to children affected by poverty.

Will Bequests provide the opportunity to make a significant charitable gift, which may not always be possible to make during one’s lifetime.

There are many benefits of creating a Charitable Will Bequest, including:

  • Reduced Taxes – A charitable gift is an effective method to reduce taxes. We will issue you an official receipt for the full value of the will bequest. This receipt can than be used to reduce the tax payable on your final return.
  • Flexible & Revocable - A charitable gift can be made for any amount and can be made no matter how old you are. What’s more, a will bequest gift is revocable at any time should your financial situation change.
  • Help Children Affected by Poverty – Your charitable bequest will make a lasting difference to children and communities affected by poverty.
  • Leave a Lasting Legacy – Your charitable gift will be a lasting legacy for you, your family or anyone you wish to honour.

Making a Will Bequest to Canadian Feed The Children

A will bequest can be as simple as a sentence or two naming Canadian Feed The Children in your will or adding a codicil to your existing will. Download sample bequest language here.

A charitable gift in your will does not affect your current income and can help ease the burden of probate fees on your estate.

For more information on including Canadian Feed The Children in your will or to request our Wills & Bequest Guidebook, please contact:

Lisa Doucette-Tassé
Canadian Feed The Children
174 Bartley Drive
Toronto, ON, M4A 1E1 Canada

Toll-free: 1-800-387-1221
Tel: 416-757-1220 x 227
Fax: 416-757-3318

Charitable Will Bequests – FAQs

Why is a will important?

A current, properly drawn up will is your best assurance that your estate will be handled exactly as you wish. It can also offer guidance and peace of mind to your loved ones. A will can eliminate uncertainty and disputes over the division of property. It protects your family’s future and, in the case of minor children, names the guardian.

To help get you started, download your free Wills & Bequest Guidebook.

Please note: The purpose of this will kit is to provide general information, not to render legal advice. We strongly recommend you consult your own lawyer or other professional advisor about the applicability to your situation.

What if I change my mind later on?

A will bequest is fully revocable while you live. You retain control and can easily make revisions by drafting a new will or adding a codicil to your current will should your wishes or circumstances change.

Does a charitable will bequest have to be in cash?

No, you may also give real estate, securities or artworks.

How will my will bequest be used?

Most will bequests will be used for Canadian Feed The Children’s most urgent needs, but you can direct your bequest towards a particular purpose or program. You can also request that the principal of your charitable bequest be held in an endowment, or establish an endowment in your name or in the name of a loved one. You should discuss your options with Canadian Feed The Children staff to ensure that your wishes can be met, and that your will bequest provision is properly worded.

I want to remember Canadian Feed The Children in my will. How can I be sure I am doing it correctly?

Let us help you! We can provide you with a free Wills & Bequest Guidebook and sample bequest language. At your request, we can meet with you, and if you wish, your lawyer, to discuss your intentions for supporting Canadian Feed The Children.

If you decide to name Canadian Feed The Children in your will, we’d like to know about it so we can express our thanks. Please remember that all requests for information and communications with Canadian Feed The Children will be kept in strict confidence.

Whichever way you choose to protect the health and well-being of children by supporting Canadian Feed The Children, we thank you. For girls and boys who face hardship, you’ll be there to help. And we’ll be there to help you take the meaningful step of making a lasting gift to children in need, in Canada and internationally.

We encourage you to contact a lawyer or financial advisor when planning your will.

For more information on including Canadian Feed The Children in your will or to request our Wills & Bequest Guidebook, please contact:

Lisa Doucette-Tassé
Canadian Feed The Children
174 Bartley Drive
Toronto, ON, M4A 1E1 Canada

Toll-free: 1-800-387-1221
Tel: 416-757-1220 x 227
Fax: 416-757-3318