Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Foundation support?
- How do I make a donation?
- Will I receive a tax receipt?
- Is it possible to make a monthly donation?
- I want to leave St. Paul’s a bequest in my will – what is the next step?
- Can I donate securities (e.g. stock or mutual funds) rather than cash?
- Do you have volunteer opportunities?
- If I make a donation, will you give or sell my name to other charities?
- I want to have my name taken off the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation contact list – how do I that?
1) What does the Foundation support?
St. Paul's Hospital Foundation raises funds for capital equipment,
research and enhanced patient care at St. Paul's Hospital.
2) How do I make a donation?
There are number of ways to make a donation. Either give or our office
a call at (604) 682-8206 or 1-800-720-2983 or click
here to find a
way that works for you.
3) Will I receive a tax receipt?
Yes. We provide a tax receipt for monetary donations in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency rules.
4) Is it possible to make a monthly donation?
Yes. Click here to find our printable donation form, which provides an option to give monthly, or click here to set up your monthly giving on-line. You can also call our office at (604) 682-8206 or 1-800-720-2983 and we can set it up for you.
5) I want to leave St. Paul’s a bequest in my will – what
is the next step?
If you intend to leave a gift in your will - large or small - to St.
Paul's Hospital Foundation of Vancouver (this is our proper legal name),
the process is very straightforward. It is simply a matter of preparing
a will or codicil and including a phrase about your intention. Please
click here for some sample phrases.
6) Can I donate securities (e.g. stock or mutual funds) rather than
cash?
Yes. The federal government's 2006 budget has eliminated the capital gains tax you would normally pay on the profits of selling publicly listed securities, providing you donate these securities directly to a registered Canadian public charity like St. Paul's Hospital Foundation. You will still receive a charitable receipt for the full market value of the donated securities, so this new change extends your tax savings even further. (Before this development, donors paid a portion of the capital gains tax when making a charitable donation of securities that had appreciated in value.) For more information* about giving securities to St. Paul's Hospital Foundation, please click here.
*All information on this site is of a general nature only and should not be considered a definitive analysis of tax law nor a substitute for professional advice.
7) Do you have volunteer opportunities?
Yes. Our volunteer opportunities primarily involve helping out at special
events. If you would like to volunteer for the Foundation, please contact
our main office number at (604) 682-8206.
For information about volunteering at St. Paul's Hospital, please
call (604) 806-8279.
8) If I make a donation, will you give or sell my name to other charities?
No. At St. Paul's Hospital Foundation, safeguarding donors' privacy has
always been a top priority. The personal information you provide us
is used solely to process the donation, maintain a record of contributions
and keep you informed of the latest news and fundraising initiatives
at the Foundation. We do not trade or sell donor names.
9) I want to have my name taken off the St. Paul’s Hospital
Foundation contact list – how do I do that?
Please call our office at (604) 682-8206 or 1-800-720-2983 or send an
e-mail to sphfoundation@providencehealth.bc.ca
