Alberni Valley
Community Foundation

There are several ways to give through the Alberni Valley Community Foundation. The following are only three of may:

• Cash or Stock Donations
• Bequests and Wills
• Life Insurance

How can I remember the Community in my Will?

Legacy: A permanent fund bears your name, or that of someone you wish to remember. If you prefer, it can remain anonymous.

Flexibility: You can direct the income from your fund to your favourite cause or advise the Board of Directors to distribute it as part of a grant to fund local charitable projects.

Talk to a lawyer or notary.

Drawing up a will or adding a codicil to an existing will may need the help of an experienced professional. The Foundation will be happy to provide assistance.

Life Insurance

A charitable gift of life insurance makes good sense.

Your can assign an existing policy to the Foundation and claim the cash value as a charitable donation for Income Tax purposes.

You may take out a new policy naming the Foundation as the beneficiary and owner, and claim the annual premiums as a charitable donation.

A life insurance gift does not deprive your family of other estate assets; rather, it separates your gift to the Foundation.

Talk to your insurance professional.

Ask your life insurance professional about a gift to the Foundation.  The Foundation will also be happy to provide assistance.