A bequest or gift by will is a simple and thoughtful way to leave a personal legacy, representing your life and values. Whether it is a set dollar amount or a percentage of your estate, a bequest in your will allows you to make a difference for generations to come.
All of the programs and services at Wellspring are provided at no charge to those living with cancer and those that love and care for them. Wellspring does not receive core government or hospital funding, instead relying on the generosity of donors like you.
You enable us to fulfill our mission of serving people living with cancer at no cost to them. Pass on something wonderful.
A bequest is your lasting legacy, letting others know what was important to you. As a donor, you are also invited to receive recognition today for your future commitment to Wellspring.
If the bequest is funded with publicly-listed securities, there will be no capital gains tax payable on the securities donated, under current legislation.
Your estate is entitled to a donation receipt for the full value of the bequest, which may dramatically reduce taxes payable by your estate.
Your estate can claim donations for income tax purposes of up to 100% of the net income in the year of death, and any excess amount can be carried back one year.
A bequest is revocable and can be changed if your financial situation changes.
RRSPs/RRIFs are among the most highly-taxed assets in your Estate. If the beneficiary of your retirement funds is someone other than your spouse or dependent child, the proceeds of the RRSP/RRIF will be taxed as ordinary income in your estate. However, if you name Wellspring as the beneficiary, the total amount of the RRSP/RRIF will be given directly to Wellspring and your estate will receive a charitable tax receipt for the total gifted amount.
RRSPs/RRIFs gifts are revocable and can be changed if your financial circumstances change.
You have full and complete use of your retirement savings while you are alive.
Donating by life insurance policy allows you to make a larger gift than you may have thought you could afford, at a relatively low cost. You can make a substantial and meaningful future contribution with modest tax deductible premium payments.
A gift of life insurance does not reduce the value of your estate for your loved ones.
A gift of life insurance allows you to structure your tax credits to suit your financial situation – you can receive an annual tax credit or your estate can receive a tax credit in the year of death.
Making a bequest is simple. If you have already prepared your will, you can update it with a codicil, which is a supplementary document added to the existing will, describing your gift intentions.
If you have not yet prepared a will, we recommend you do so as soon as possible. This is an important first step to ensure your intentions for your estate are documented and your family and loved ones are taken care of.
You may make a specific bequest to Wellspring to identify a defined gift amount, or you may make a residual bequest, which means that you designate all or a percentage of the remaining portion of the estate, after debts, taxes, and administrative expenses have been paid.
It’s important that you consult with a lawyer when drafting your will, or updating it when your circumstances change.
If you plan to include a bequest in your will for Wellspring, please include:
Our legal name: Wellspring Alberta
Our charitable registration number: 80901 3675 RR0001
Wellspring Alberta
1404 Home Road NW
Calgary, AB T3B 1G7
Our legal name: Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation
Our charitable registration number: 89272 8940 RR0001
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation
105 Wellness Way
Toronto, Ontario M4N 0B1
Our legal name: Wellspring Chinguacousy
Our charitable registration number: 84934 9568 RR0001
Wellspring Chinguacousy
5 Inspiration Way
Brampton, Ontario L6R 0L7
Our legal name: Wellspring London and Region
Our charitable registration number: 86424 6129 RR0001
Wellspring London
382 Waterloo Street (inside the YMCA),
London, Ontario N6B 2N8
Our legal name: Wellspring Niagara
Our charitable registration number: 86414 6162 RR0001
Wellspring Niagara
50 Wellspring Way
Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E6
You may name Wellspring as a direct beneficiary of your Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) or your Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF).
If you have already named a beneficiary of your RRSP/RRIF but would like to include or change the beneficiary to Wellspring, simply call your financial advisor or financial institution and ask to change the beneficiary designation.
Please use the following information:
Our legal name: Wellspring Alberta
Our charitable registration number: 80901 3675 RR0001
Wellspring Alberta
1404 Home Road NW
Calgary, AB T3B 1G7
Our legal name: Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation
Our charitable registration number: 89272 8940 RR0001
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation
105 Wellness Way
Toronto, Ontario M4N 0B1
Our legal name: Wellspring Chinguacousy
Our charitable registration number: 84934 9568 RR0001
Wellspring Chinguacousy
5 Inspiration Way
Brampton, Ontario L6R 0L7
Our legal name: Wellspring London and Region
Our charitable registration number: 86424 6129 RR0001
Wellspring London
382 Waterloo Street (inside the YMCA),
London, Ontario N6B 2N8
Our legal name: Wellspring Niagara
Our charitable registration number: 86414 6162 RR0001
Wellspring Niagara
50 Wellspring Way
Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E6
You can make Wellspring the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy, or a new one. For the cost of a monthly premium (a tax deductible expense), you can leave a major bequest.
If you have additional questions, reach out to the Wellspring representative below:
587-747-0260 ext. 1234 or donations@wellspringalberta.ca
Christine Mieczkowski at 416-480-4440 Ext. 247 or christine@wellspring.ca
Neal McCaffrey at 905-792-6480 or neal@wellspringbrampton.ca
Joanna Meilleur at Joanna@wellspringlondon.ca or 519.438.7379
Ann Mantini-Celima at ann@wellspringniagara.ca or 905-684-7619
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