legacy giving

Legacy gifts are often made through your will, but there are other ways to give such as life insurance and securities. 

• Your Will: Leaving a gift in your will is the most common way to give in the future. You can choose to give a set amount of money, a percentage, or what’s left of your estate after other needs are met. 
• Life Insurance: A gift of life insurance is a simple way to make a big difference. You can easily make this gift by naming The Georgina Food Pantry as a beneficiary on your existing policy. Your estate will receive a charitable tax receipt for the full value of your gift. 
• Securities: Donating publicly traded securities (like stocks, bonds, or mutual funds) through your will can provide valuable tax benefits. Your estate will receive a tax receipt for the appreciated value of the gift, and the 50 per cent tax on capital gains will be waived.